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So far AR hasn't looked that bad. Pretty crisp, that INT wasn't his fault (not being a Homer but it wasn't). The last drive was good than Gay missed a 28 yard FG, we paid top dollar for this kicker, if he costs us a game or 2 this year that will be unacceptable. 28 freakin yards!

 

I keep waiting for AR to break one off and have a long run. Jackson looks good early as well.

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Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I think he might be done. Steichen said a quarter.  He did not look overwhelmed and we passed a good amount. Very encouraged.

 

I didn't see any reason not to start him game 1.

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1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

So far AR hasn't looked that bad. Pretty crisp, that INT wasn't his fault (not being a Homer but it wasn't). The last drive was good than Gay missed a 28 yard FG, we paid top dollar for this kicker, if he costs us a game or 2 this year that will be unacceptable. 28 freakin yards!

 

I keep waiting for AR to break one off and have a long run. Jackson looks good early as well.

It’s funny be cause McLaughlin and Blankenship are in competition in Tampa. Lol

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Go ahead and sit him now.

 

This beginning for him exceeded my hopes. 

 

He throws an interception and the next time he felt pressure, he smartly threw it away. 

 

He didn't get rattled by anything out there and kept his poise.

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