Here’s a quick run down of thoughts from the first half.
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But with the Cowboys first-team offense marching 80 yards in 11 plays for a touchdown against Ogletree and the Rams first-string offense, Ogletree takes responsibility for the not getting the Rams straightened out schematically. Period. Teams don’t show much, scheme-wise, in the preseason and that’s fine. “I wanted to get some hits early to get out the nerves”.
The Chiefs combined to gain 82 yards rushing. As expected, Jamaal Charles, Justin Houston, Tamba Hali and Eric Berry will not play. It’s just the preseason, sure, but the defense will need to perform better than this going forward.
The Seahawks had success running early last week and the defense tightened up as the game progressed. Ware found some creases against the Rams’ front, and Smith and his receivers found their rhythm again. Starting quarterback Case Keenum completed 4 of 5 attempts for 53 yards and one touchdown and led the Rams to touchdowns on both of his series.
Goff tripped over his own lineman’s feet and fumbled the ball as he fell to the ground, allowing Kansas City defensive end, Dontari Poe, to recover the ball inside the red zone at the Rams 16-yard line. Goff lost a fumble after tripping over left guard Cody Wichmann and fumbled out of bounds while being sacked.
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Look, this specific o-line group has its strengths. But they’re also young – right tackle Mitch Schwartz is the vet and he’s only a fifth-year pro.
