I think they are saving the Housler big plays for the regular season.
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kerouac9
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I certainly hope that's the truth, but I'm skeptical. I thought the Cards were holding back a 2TE, playaction, deep passing offense the last three offseasons, and that never materialized.
You play the plays in the preseason that you're working on in practice. I just don't think that Palmer is not throwing to an open Rob Housler because he wants to hold those back for the regular season.
Agree, completely.
They said on the radio yesterday that Arians has said as much. They are hiding him in the preseason since Arians already know what Housler can do.
I already know what Housler can do as well. Not necessarily a good thing.
I do remember reading a lot about housler before preseason/training camp started. At the time arians was praising him, saying hes a 80 catch guy and etc. Since then he has dissapeared.
So Arians said Housler was elite?
I wish they would have saved Fitzgerald for the regular season.
TJ
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Agree 100%. I don't get the infatuation with Smith. He's a master of the 2-3 yard HB dive play. He doesn't see the hole and lacks burst. Smith is lucky that Williams has been a no-show to camp; otherwise, he'd be on the outside looking in.
As for Jefferson--I've been on his bandwagon since he was scooped up. I knew he had good cover skills, but he demonstrated good instincts last Saturday. I would like to see him get more reps against the 1s to see if this transfers. We'll see what happens after all of the PS games are played, but I have a hard time believing that he can be exposed to the waiver wire and not be picked up by another team. He's either on the 53 man roster or he's gonzo; practice squad is not an option.
To piggyback - Arians meant he wants to keep us excited before the letdown commenses in september.
Yeah from the practices that I attended to the two Pre-Season games that I have watched, Jefferson looks like a lost rookie out there. As of right now I'm guessing he is practice squad material at best.
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But are still showcasing his bad hands as evidenced by his drop against Dallas.
If you have a chance to attend a practice you will see why he is referred to as a thumper. This kid has some pop when tackling! Both on defense and special teams.
Totally_Red
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In rewatching part of Saturday's game, it sure looked like Tyrann Mathieu was out of position a couple times, especially during Bryant's catch, long run, then forced fumble. Powers looked like he was expecting help, but Mathieu left the center of the field in front of Bryant, leaving Dez wide open. There is a learning curve for Tyrann at safety.
Tony Jefferson should already have some of that knowledge, having played the position at O.U. I'd like to see him get some first half snaps this week.
Tony Jefferson should already have some of that knowledge, having played the position at O.U. I'd like to see him get some first half snaps this week.
kerouac9
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That AZCardinals story is from June, and it looks like the Revenge of the Birds story seems to be as well.
High expectations before training camp started, almost complete silence since.
Yes, he had lots of praise and talk prior to preseason/training camp. apparently looked stellar in ota's 
When I visited training camp last week and watched the 11 on 11 drills, I didn't see a single pass to Housler the day that I was there. It was almost like he was forgotten. Now that was just one day but it was a little bit discouraging.
crisper57
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In the new Cards offense, Patrick Peterson is the receiving threat and Housler is the decoy.
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Dick Vitale would call him all airport team, looks great walking through an airport but it looks like so far he can't play.
I was watching his blocking because at his size you hope he'll be a great blocker, he missed lots of blocks. It's like they have Housler teaching him how to block or something makes the same mistakes Rob does.
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They're hiding him (-:
I noticed that Palmer is almost always looking downfield first, that's gotta be the Arians mantra.
crisper57
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Explains the red zone issues. They simply run out of real estate to run Arians' offense effectively.
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That may be a role BA wants filling. Hit it. Don't fumble. Pick up positive yards. Pick up the blitz. Catch out of the backfield.
Of course, that's pretty much the same skills as Taylor, but there's nothing wrong with having a little depth.
What puzzles me is the urban legend (spread, I think, by Wolfley) that he's "3rd fastest on the team"). He sure doesn't look like he plays that fast.
TJ
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That one was a head scratcher. I think his speed was average; nothing explosive. I don't think he sucks, he provides decent depth, but I'd rather have Rashard, Taylor and Andre ahead of him.
As for 3rd fastest? I can think of at least five players on the team faster than him. One of whom plays the same position as Smith (Andre).
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