I'm watching the San Fran at Minnesota preseason game. Observations here as I go...

[Jeremy Igo]

Preseason week 3 

San Fran at Minnesota

I figured I would watch the only preseason game that means anything and see whats what. 

 

Here are some observations.... 

[Jeremy Igo]

First play of the game, Minnesota using Dalvin Cook much in the same way CMC will be used by the Panthers at times.  

Not much of a chance for Cook, SF is all over it. 

[Jeremy Igo]

Minnesota went three and out in their first series, but didn't have a whole lot to do with the 49ers. 

 

On second down Dalvin Cook goes in motion and knocks the ball out of Sanchez's hand. Big loss of yards. At that point it's 3rd and 22 and they pick up 19 of it. 

 

San Francisco wasn't able to get much pressure on the QB at all in the first series. 

[Jeremy Igo]

First 49ers offensive series. 

Minnesota is getting decent pressure, but Hoyer is very comfortable hitting Pierre Garcon on the quick slant. Captain Munnerlyn should be able to handle it. Minnesota sure could have used him at this game. 

Hoyer looks really confident though, making quick decisions. 

[Jeremy Igo]

This play was for the Panthers to see and game plan for... No other reason to bring it out in preseason

We can probably expect the same look on Sunday but possibly an end around instead of the long ball. Anything to keep the Panthers concerned about the big play. 

Man, Goodwin is a burner. 

[Jeremy Igo]

Remmers getting abused at RT. 

Very lucky his man was blocked by another 49er in the backfield. 

Yeesh. 

[Jeremy Igo]

So far, Minnesota offense looks just awful. 

San Fran defense looks underwhelming. 

 

[Jeremy Igo]

49ers offense is as advertised, a lot like Atlanta. 

 

Don't expect a lot of sacks or pressures on Hoyer, the ball is out way too early for that aside from the occasional play action pass down field. 

 

Overall their offense looks better than their defense. Probably not a shock. 

[Jeremy Igo]

Impressive TD

Hoyer pumping the ball once before he throws. Thats new for him. 

[Yaboychris28]

When it comes down to it, Brian Hoyer will be the Brian Hoyer we all know and love. Average at best. He'll make good throws at times, but no way he puts together 4 solid quarters of qb play vs our D.

27-13 Panthers win

[Jeremy Igo]

6 minutes ago, Yaboychris28 said:

When it comes down to it, Brian Hoyer will be the Brian Hoyer we all know and love. Average at best. He'll make good throws at times, but no way he puts together 4 solid quarters of qb play vs our D.

 

It may be possible in the right system for him. He hasn't had an actual offensive coordinator before has he?

[bigdog10]

8 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

It may be possible in the right system for him. He hasn't had an actual offensive coordinator before has he?

Hoyer was above average in Bill Obriens system in Houston in 2015

 

in 11 games he threw 19 tds and 7 ints while also completeing nearly 61% of his passes.   If you extrapolate that over a 16 game season it would be nearly 28 tds and 10 interceptions.  Those numbers would suggest he can be a much better than average qb in the right system. 

Judging Hoyer by his time in Cleveland is a mistake that I Hope the panthers aren't making. 

[Jon Snow]

This game won't be easy simply because Ron and Shula will see to that.  Hurney will be in the press box snorting lines and puffing cigs while giving interviews on how much he has learned to be a good GM at the radio station.

[Shocker]

Super Bowl replay on NFL Network right now.  No doubt blacked out in Atlanta.