I’ve been working my way through the coach interviews the past week. Some notable tidbits after watching all the Fall camp videos.

1. Smith says Aidan Willard not in camp. I think I had him rated a 1 star and wasted scholie. Good to hear. Addition by attrition. (I’m now told he’s back…luck o’ da Beavs)

2. Michalczik claims the offensive line is much better. I’ll believe it when I see it, but it makes sense given another year, etc.

3. Running back and WR are both the obvious strengths. Two sleepers to watch are Calvin Tyler and Jesiah Irish. They’re lower on the depth chart but both are intriguing.

4. Tibesar says they’re doing drills to force turnovers, get more pressure on the QB, and stop the run. This is Captain Obvious stuff, but still it’s good to hear they know what to work on. Sounds like they’re not getting pressure or turnovers, though, based on Smith’s comments after the scrimmage (complained of lack of pressure/turnovers). This is the same old story, and if this hasn’t improved we won’t improve much.

5. August 13th Lindgren says the offensive line is not physical. Also says in the same video messing up the small details. Mentions poor technique and execution stalling drives. This also sounds like typical Beavs.

6. August 9th Blue Adams calls the secondary a “work in progress”. That doesn’t sound good.

7. Trent Bray says LBs bigger and stronger.

For those of you who made it to scrimmage, how did the team look? Strengths: WRs and RB. Weakness: CB, pass rush, turnovers?

Sound about right?

Would you take the over/under? I’m taking the over on that.

Also, what about the Ducks at 8.5? I’m not a believer at all in Mario so I’d take the under. Herbert will probably be special this year, though, so maybe they do hit a higher mark, but I think everything starts with the head coach, and Mario is simply a dud.

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