Captain Kangaroo Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I took the morning off work to check out today's scrimmage. Here's what I saw -Jacquemain and Jackson split 90% of the snaps. Rodgers got a few token plays with the 3rd teamers, as did #14. I don't see any way Rodgers is in the starting QB picture. Nada. Zip.Jacquemain started off rough. Some wobbly passes and two that were batted down. Jackson was equally shaky, with a bat-down to his credit too.Jackson also had a bad hand-off to Williams in the red zone that resulted in a turn over.The QB play seemed to pick up significantly in the 2nd quarter. Jackson converted a couple 3rd and 15+ yards on some nice passes. Later he hit Jabari on a nice 40 yard bomb in the front corner of the endzone. Jacquemain responed with a nice 20 yard strike into tight coverage, and a 30 yard TD pass to Sandilands shortly therafter. He also hit Fuqua on a nice 30 yard post for a TD.After settling down, both QB's moved the ball pretty easily. I think it's easy to say translates to our defense being bad, but it is tough to play D when the QB's are wearing red jerseys. Overall, the offense seems ahead of the defense.Devanso Tate had some great knock-downs. He played well.Tuzze had a few nice totes and blocked well.Marquinn Davis and Simkovich both wore red "injury" jerseys.Best run of the day was a 30 yarder by Kennedy. He didn't play after the first half and had an ice pack saran-wrapped to his thigh afterwards. No major injuries incurred in the scrimmage, which is good news. Jabari had several drops and bobbles to go with his 40 yard TD catch from Jackson. He looks to be the same, inconsistent guy we've seen for the past 3 years. Speaking of the same guy we've seen for the past few years...There is no way Domonkos is our kicker this year. He was awful. His 51 yarder barely made it to the goal line and he duck-hooked a 35 yarder. Igor's kicks didn't score much better, but he was at least close (3 feet below the goal post on his 51 yarder and about 2 feet below the cross bar on his 45 yarder). He also nailed a 36 yarder with plenty of room to spare. He's an upgrade over McClain. But, I was really hoping for more considering his HS accolades. Campbell kicked some XP's, but no FG's.Poindexter looked great. It wouldn't shock me if he ended up our #1 TE.The Zips' Beacon beat writer showed up at the end of practice. There was some construction on Exchange, across from Shrank South. I'm sure he just got caught up in the traffic or he'd have been there earlier. My opinion on QB? Based on this scrimmage I'd take my chances with Jacquemain. He matches Jackson in arm strength. He can run better than people give him credit for (he ran one in from 30yds out today). He also puts a nice touch on the ball. Jacquemain seems more trustworthy in the red zone too. That said, Jackson played well today too. Nice 3rd and long conversions. Nice TD tosses to Jabari and Merce. But he seemed to try to do too much with his legs. The way he holds the ball, I think that will lead to some fumbles.I wouldn't pout if Jackson wins the job. But I think if JD is serious about having the player that makes the fewest mistakes winning the battle, I think that's the edge that puts Jacquemain over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo2 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 How were the carries for RB distributed? I'm wondering how it will shake out between Allen, Walker, Williams, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 How were the carries for RB distributed? I'm wondering how it will shake out between Allen, Walker, Williams, etc. Allen didn't play. Williams and Kennedy pretty much split carries in the first two quarters. Walker had several carries throughout the scrimmage.If you held a gun to my head I'd say Kennedy looked the best. But Williams never really had a chance. Any time Williams got a hand off, he was immediately snowed-under.It seemed like this scrimmage was much more about seeing what the QB's could do than running the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheZone Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I said last spring that Jaq should be the starting QB. Jackson is a selfish player, unreliable off the field, and does stupid things with the ball.... none of which you want in a QB, the leader of your offense and a guy who does more than just throw the ball, he sets the entire attitude of the offense in the huddle. Glad to see you in the Jaq camp CK, he's our best chance to win. I've got to agree with you on Merce Poindexter as well.... he should be the starting TE. He's a much better reciever than Kasparek and despite Kasparek's size, he's not a physical blocker at all so I'd say the two are a push in that regard. Poindexter-Kasperek makes for nice two tight end sets but I think Poindexter is definately the top TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'd love to see Jacquemain start. I'm a Lake County native, so I'm pulling for him. But, Jackson's been getting groomed to be the starter for 2 years. I don't think that's going to change unless he really starts displaying some real negatives to the coaching staff. Those mistakes you mention could be starting to pile up against him. Some people on here have mentioned Kasparek as an NFL prospect. No way. He's not even the best TE on this team. I'm hoping Poindexter gets the starting nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 what about the freshmen? has moore cleared to practice yet? on a side note i really don't want to see williams waste a year of eligibility by being the number three back and returning kicks. he has far too much talent for that. i'd prefer to see him red shirt and groom him to be the man next year and the year after when DK and Pinky graduate. any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 what about the freshmen? has moore cleared to practice yet? on a side note i really don't want to see williams waste a year of eligibility by being the number three back and returning kicks. he has far too much talent for that. i'd prefer to see him red shirt and groom him to be the man next year and the year after when DK and Pinky graduate. any thoughts? No freshman were featured in the scrimmage. It really seemed focused on "which QB can lead this team" than anything else. Williams will get a lot of touches this year, trust me. People in-the-know can't say enough good things about his play thusfar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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