re: Some positive spin

Offense was better, but not anywhere close to passable. Special teams get an F and Defense regressed badly. So any small strides by the offense were easy overshadowed by what the other 2 pieces of the game gave.

That said, VERY pleased with Lock's performance. Stood in the pocket and delivered some DIMES. Taken some big steps forward in pocket awareness.

Zanders was fine...but Lock should be the guy 95% of the time...and especially when he gets in a groove. The subs mid-drive killed each QB's flow.

RB's were okay. Of course, they can't fumble in scoring territory.But they did decent blocking while playing from behind.

WR were horrid...picking up right where they left off. So many drops, especially on perfect passes. Chris Black needs to be on the field at all times. He is the only receiver I would give a passing grade.

TE pass game needs to continue to grow. Culkin is our best pass catcher, period. If he has to line up as a WR, so bet it. Made some really tough catches in critical spots.

Line wasn't good, but better than last year. Couldn't run block...but pass pro was decent. Gave Drew just enough time to find guys...but not much more. Can't let him get lit up like they did multiple times. But for what we saw last year...I'll take the improvement from a completely new line.