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Just like that, the 2024 NFL preseason is in the books. Which means the real games can finally begin, starting with the Baltimore Ravens’ opener against the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 5.
First, it might behoove us to take one final look back at this year’s exhibition slate, so that we can better understand what’s next. What, exactly, did we learn from the 2024 preseason? Here are 10 takeaways:
1. The Steelers still have QB concerns on their hands
Russell Wilson had a strong finish to the preseason, if a two-throw series is considered strong. He also struggled when protection was poor earlier in the exhibition slate and missed extensive practice time due to injury. Justin Fields may be more electric, but his consistent trouble fielding snaps during the preseason means ball security remains a fair concern. All in all, Pittsburgh has probably improved under center since the end of last season, but can anyone in Steel City feel the upgrade was a slam dunk?
2. The Cowboys found their next gem up front
First-round rookie Tyler Guyton carried his promising training camp into live action, making a case for an Opening Day spot in Dallas’ starting lineup. With Tyron Smith no longer in town, Guyton was always going to have an important role, but he looks to be up for the challenge, continuing the club’s tradition of sturdy homegrown blockers.
3. The Raiders will almost certainly start multiple QBs
It took coach Antonio Pierce until partway through the preseason to declare a winner of the competition between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew, and even then, the choice felt somewhat reluctant. Maybe because neither signal-caller came close to acing the eye test in live reps. It’s telling that Minshew, the man tabbed for the Week 1 job, indicated prior to his victory that he always anticipated Las Vegas using multiple quarterbacks anyway. Count on seeing O’Connell back under…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-08-26 14:50:46
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