Breaking out the preseason notebook

One of the reasons I wanted a blog, other than the gigantic picture of my face, was it could be a place to share some notes from watching game tape that didn't make a column. So here goes installment from the games last weekend. Tell me if this
Falcons vs. Jets
* Atlanta opened with four wideouts and had at least three on the field on most of their downs. There were four wideouts on the field very often. One wonders how this will affect Alge Crumpler when healthy. It can't help. Bobby Petrino showed a ton of different formations for the first preseason game.
* Roddy White was targeted on the first three passing plays, and six times in the first half of the game. Including an incomplete bomb. Joey Harrington looked like he had just won the Super Bowl after the first two completions. Michael Jenkins and Laurent Robinson shared slot duties.
White burned me last year, but I wouldn't be surprised if he leads the Falcons in receiving yards, Not sure if that's worth drafting, though, except in deep leagues.
* Jerious Norwood had four attempts in short-yardage situations. He converted two. Would help his value if he gets those chances in the regular season.
* I'm afraid of Jason Snelling, a Brandon Jacobs-lite that certainly looks like a potential vulture.
* I didn't watch every snap, but Kellen Clemen's near-flawless performance was a big step forward for a player who has struggled in practice. With a few more strong outings, Clemens could become an option if Chad Pennington struggles this season.





Comments
Keep the notebooks coming. I like the quick-hit breakdowns and tidbits.
Posted by: hardball | August 18, 2007 12:11 PM