Tru played lights out yesterday, no doubt about it. I've been one saying we kept the wrong corner, and I'll eat some crow on this game. However, it's not that Tru doesn't have big games or big time ability, it's just that when it comes time to cover those big-framed #1 guys, he seems to have difficulty staying with them. I think he is best in positions where he has the height-length advantage, while Janoris was the opposite.
In any case, really like what I saw from the whole secondary. Speaking of guys playing above their size, Gaines got picked on early in zone coverage, but got going as the game went on. If he can play well and stay healthy, it mitigates the loss of JJ substantially.
We neutralized that Cardinals passing attack that everyone is so enamored with. This game tasted so sweet by the end. If it weren't for their run game gashing the hell out of us, we would have looked much more dominant on D. Let's work on that run game, guys. (David Johnson is also just a hell of a running back).
On O, this looks about right. Kendricks, Britt, Quick, and I would also say Austin have been consistent performers so far this year. It's a modest but much needed improvement that we can build on. Hope they keep it going, and only get better from here. It's crazy how little space there is for Gurley to run in. Can't tell if it's play design, defensive planning, or poor run blocking. Would like to see Gurley start breaking outside more, becoming a bit more unpredictable, but I'm sure that goes against what his coaches preach.
All in all, some excellent individual performances on D: physical, timely, alert. On offense, strong-willed play from our receivers who caught the ball up and down the field, and didn't fall down easy. Really a joy to watch.
