Concerns:
1. Penalties
2. More penalties
3. The Leg – You can’t go 1-3 unless they’re all longer than 50 yards. Especially at home, in a dome.
Good omens:
1. The RBs look decisive and “crisp”. Stacy, Cunningham, and Mason hit the dang daylight and take what’s there. Not a lot of college running, where they bounce around outside and try to beat people with speed and moves. Unless you’re the next Barry Sanders, don’t do that. If the O-line blocks 3 yards, the RB should get at least 4. Take what’s there and be quick about it.
2. The D-line is going to be the best pass rushing line in the NFL. They have the skill, now they need opportunity. If the offense could ever get a decent lead in the 4th quarter, this D could break the sack record.
3. No turnovers in pre-season game 1. The Rams simply cannot afford any this year. The Seahawks and Niners destroy teams that turn the ball over.
4. Special teams, with the exception of “The Leg” looked great.
I’m not worried about tackling. Every game I watched last week had poor tackling.