here's my watchlist
1.
LT situation - Fleming, Croston and who else they put there. And who they use there for extra protection. (they used a lot of Waddle outside Fleming at LT vs JAX so interesting to see how that goes)
2. DL - Looking forward to see more
Guy at DE now that Branch is back and DE is thin. They used Grissom almost exclusively at OLB last game so w Rivers out one would think he'll be the next man up for some DE reps . but not according to practice reports. Here are the lineups they used this week:
F7-1 : Langi - Guy - Brown - Valentine - Flowers
F7-2 : Butler - Branch - Hamilton - Ealy
Bates -- Roberts -- Freeny
3. RB - First of all first sighting of
Burkhead, how he does against top front 7 without full OL and also how he does as dual threat. Then how Bolden and Lewis reps go.
4. TE - very interested for first sight at
Allen and
O'Shaughnessy. Possibly a sight if JO can be a complete TE.
5. DB - How
JJ & Rowe do in the
slot. Id like to see some
Ebner on D as well. Is
Killings getting a closer look at different positions (also FS?)? He was very impressive in limited snaps he got esp. at stopping the run. It would be nice to see binkie
Travis to build up on very solid performance at SS but he was redshirted at practice so might sit out. Last but not least - hope to see first snaps for binkie
David Jones.
6.
ST - A lot to watch for here. Such a shame for Rivers esp. as potential core ST. Langi saw lots of snaps vs JAX and possibly sees more tonight. He is in line for that core ST replacement of Mingo. Hopefully we can see what Bates can do. O'Shaughnessy could be another important addition. Who takes King's spot? Interestingly A.Butler saw increase of ST snaps lately. Also Elandon Roberts was more in the mix. Texans were reportedly beating up Pats special teamers so it would be nice to see how they bounce back in a game..
But first Im gonna enjoy first drive for 6 w TB & the receiving Octopus..