Week 1 impressions: Brissett

[Imgrandojji 1,236]

Looked good.  Had an accurate night, no picks, 2 TDs, played a large role in leading the team back in the 4th.  They didn't exactly turn him loose, I think Reich is still getting a feel for exactly what he can do but personally, I'm encouraged.  The stage wasn't too big for him an he led the team to putting up a pretty good fight against a playoff contender.

 

If the chargers are in the playoff mix, the team that played against them looks like they belonged on the same football field and Brissett was a big part of that both in tangibles and intangibles.

 

   sucks to lose game 1 but it happens, the team is still trying to find its identity and they're going to let a couple go.  I think the comeback in the 4th is still a net positive for team chemistry as we work out the kinks in the first few weeks and is gonna matter more than the L on the board by January.

[NorthernBlue 3,153]

Those two back shoulder fades to Cain and Funchess back to back near the end of the first half were beauties. 

 

That Charger defense is no joke. Great pass rushers, fast linebackers and rangy corners. Yet Brissett looked calm and poise against them.

[ClaytonColt 504]

Thought he looked efficient and accurate which bodes well for a guy stepping up from back up to starter.

 

We aren't going to win many games with under 180 team passing yards though. Even the Jaguar's back up rookie got more than that!

 

[CanuckColtsFan 672]

That game definitely could have ended in our favour. Were close, im hoping for a solid game against Tennessee. If Brissett plays like that we have a win.

[krunk 12,730]

I think Jacoby will get his first win next week against Tenn.

[NannyMcafee 2,087]

It would have helped had they played some guys in the preseason. 

[John Hammonds 1,069]

I agree.  He was decisive and accurate, and didn't turn the ball over.  He not only put us in a position to win, but was part of the reason why we came back in the 4th quarter.  I can't ask anything more of him.  He did good today.

[krunk 12,730]

2 minutes ago, NorthernBlue said:

Those two back shoulder fades to Cain and Funchess back to back near the end of the first half were beauties. 

 

That Charger defense is no joke. Great pass rushers, fast linebackers and rangy corners. Yet Brissett looked calm and poise against them.

I didn't see anything special about them(Charger Defense). We did whatever we wanted to do on the ground and through the air. Bosa and crew were quiet as mice most of the ball game.

[John Waylon 3,650]

I’ve been very vocal about my hesitation to buy into Brissett as a long-term answer at QB. I’m still not totally sold, but he earned a whole lot of salt with me today. Very good game from him. Made great throws, good reads, took care of the ball, and did the kinds of things that you want to see your QB do. 

 

His play action sells are especially good, and he was world class when handing off and selling that he hadn’t. Most QBs hand off and just lay out of the play. He continued to drop back and do the footwork and even a few pump fakes. 

 

I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more now. 

[jvan1973 18,399]

Imagine how good he would have looked if he had amazing college stats.     I'm sure  Kyler Murry and Baker Mayfield looked great today

[Fisticuffs111 2,481]

1 minute ago, NorthernBlue said:

Those two back shoulder fades to Cain and Funchess back to back near the end of the first half were beauties.

He does throw a solid back shoulder and comeback/curl pass.

[VaAllDay757 634]

Just wished frank would've opened the playbook more oh well onto week 2

[Aces101 131]

Very nice game by Jacoby! He showed poise, patience in the pocket, and seemed to command the huddle.

[coming on strong 484]

4 minutes ago, ClaytonColt said:

Thought he looked efficient and accurate which bodes well for a guy stepping up from back up to starter.

 

We aren't going to win many games with under 180 team passing yards though. Even the Jaguar's back up rookie got more than that!

 

when you only call screen passes or 5 yard passes its hard to get yards reich has zero faith in jacoby it showed

[aaron11 2,790]

he was pretty good, need more yards though

 

 

[Colt Overseas 689]

Had a beauty of a throw to Ebron, which got ruled incomplete. Ebron should have maintained control of it for the TD, that was another reason we lost the game. 

 

In fairness to Jacoby, he held up his end of the deal today. This loss was definitely not on him.

[Mr.Debonair 2,526]

Any Funchess updates?

[Imgrandojji 1,236]

1 minute ago, VaAllDay757 said:

Just wished frank would've opened the playbook more oh well onto week 2

That will come in time.  Right now everyone's still getting used to each other so a conservative playbook is appropriate.

[VaAllDay757 634]

Just now, Imgrandojji said:

That will come in time.  Right now everyone's still getting used to each other so a conservative playbook is appropriate.

They should be used to each other now since brissett had over 1,200 snaps with the first offense

[jszfunk 70]

He looked good today.    You cant base anything on the 2017 season...totally different team and he took his beating for Luck that year.

[Chloe6124 8,193]

8 minutes ago, ClaytonColt said:

Thought he looked efficient and accurate which bodes well for a guy stepping up from back up to starter.

 

We aren't going to win many games with under 180 team passing yards though. Even the Jaguar's back up rookie got more than that!

 

We were riding Mack. We also didn’t have many chances because the d was so bad.

[Imgrandojji 1,236]

2 minutes ago, VaAllDay757 said:

They should be used to each other now since brissett had over 1,200 snaps with the first offense

 

And it shows in that they're not that far out of sync.

 

I think Reich is positively impressed by what he saw today and I think that he'll open things up as he sees what Jacoby can do in live action.  Remember, although Jacoby played in 2017, Reich wasn't here, meaning he's really only seen scouting film and practice and preseason snaps.  It'll take awhile for the players to  get perfectly in sync and for the coach to develop 100% confidence in the QB, but what we saw today is a pretty good indication that we're well under way on that process.

[Chloe6124 8,193]

4 minutes ago, Colt Overseas said:

Had a beauty of a throw to Ebron, which got ruled incomplete. Ebron should have maintained control of it for the TD, that was another reason we lost the game. 

 

In fairness to Jacoby, he held up his end of the deal today. This loss was definitely not on him.

It was a bad call. Refs got it wrong.

[csmopar 10,570]

10 minutes ago, NannyMcafee said:

It would have helped had they played some guys in the preseason. 

The dude started out 9/9 and his first incomplete was the bogus non-TD call for Ebron

[superrep1967 1,093]

Just now, Chloe6124 said:

It was a bad call. Refs got it wrong.

I believe so to

[jvan1973 18,399]

It felt like Frank didn't trust him to go deep.   Maybe that's just my impression.   The toss to Funchess. In the endzone that he couldn't bring down was a great pass.  Ebron should have caught the td.  Doyle had one go through his hands and doink off his facemask.   Everyone will get better.   I'm not worried about Jacoby

[ClaytonColt 504]

Just now, Chloe6124 said:

We were riding Mack. We also didn’t have many chances because the d was so bad.

Mack played really well, I would still have expected more yards though.

 

Not sure what you mean about them not having any chances though? 

[a06cc 833]

Didn’t turn the football over. If this reminds I’ll have hope. Special teams and defense need to play better. It’s usually the other way around at the start of the season. The offense was very balanced today. Something we’ve been preaching. 

[Chloe6124 8,193]

Just now, ClaytonColt said:

Mack played really well, I would still have expected more yards though.

 

Not sure what you mean about them not having any chances though? 

You can’t get yards when your not on the field. The defense couldn’t get them the ball back.

[ClaytonColt 504]

Just now, Chloe6124 said:

You can’t get yards when your not on the field. The defense couldn’t get them the ball back.

Weird take.

 

If you exclude overtime we won the time of possession and also the turnover battle.

[NannyMcafee 2,087]

 

 

3 minutes ago, csmopar said:

The dude started out 9/9 and his first incomplete was the bogus non-TD call for Ebron

 

I'm not specifically talking about Brissett. In fact I thought Reich was calling a majorly conservative game. I do feel as if it was more of a test game for the staff and getting things lined up and adjusting. Loved that Mack ran for so many yards. Gives me some more confidence in our run game. How many yards? 170+...? That's awesome. I just felt a lack of aggression. Kind of like they have a hangover from losing Andrew and who wouldnt? The offense has to refind its identity. 

[Grewich 3]

14 minutes ago, krunk said:

I think Jacoby will get his first win next week against Tenn.

Tenn just hung 43 on the Browns. I wouldn’t be so confident...

[Chloe6124 8,193]

Just now, ClaytonColt said:

Weird take.

 

If you exclude overtime we won the time of possession and also the turnover battle.

The first half was bad.

[GwinnettColt 618]

Need to let his loose and see what he can do.  That's the only way to battle test him. 

 

He did well today.  Managed the game on the field after a major event that was destructive to team morale. 

 

[Valpo2004 4,060]

9 minutes ago, coming on strong said:

when you only call screen passes or 5 yard passes its hard to get yards reich has zero faith in jacoby it showed

 

Maybe it just didn't open up.  His throw to Ebron in the endzone was abig time throw.  Ebrin should have caught it.

 

Let's not forget that JB only has 17 games starting experience.

[ClaytonColt 504]

Just now, Chloe6124 said:

The first half was bad.

But over the full game we had the ball more than them and took the ball off them more so how were we not on the field?

[Stephen 2,378]

Wasn't happy with the way Campbell was utilized. Need more deep shots.

[krunk 12,730]

Charger fans are very impressed with our O line.  They were also impressed with Brissett.

[Chloe6124 8,193]

Reich said in the presser that was a TD by Ebron.

[Stephen 2,378]

5 minutes ago, ClaytonColt said:

But over the full game we had the ball more than them and took the ball off them more so how were we not on the field?

the missed filed goals didn't help