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Post by hc6774 on Aug 10, 2018 8:50:45 GMT -5
I taped the game and hope to look at the plays involving Kalif again. As I recall, there was no isolated on Kalif for any of his plays including the endzone play. Not sure if this miss was on Kalif or Webb but he was definitely not looking in the right direction as he seemed to be looking over his outside shoulder and it went to his inside shoulder and by the time he turned his head - too late. It did appear on some plays that did not directly involve him, on the periphery, he was blocking his defender from getting into a running play. But that stuff isn't going to help him make the team - he's there for speed and breakaway potential. He did indirectly keep a drive alive when the Browns defender interfered with his route creating an automatic first down even though the ball wasn't thrown his way. I saw both plays in real time & on replay... he missed 2 opportunities to make the QB look good
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Post by rgs318 on Aug 10, 2018 8:59:48 GMT -5
Well put. Not the best of passes, but if he catches either of them it could have been impressive.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Aug 10, 2018 10:46:21 GMT -5
Howard Cross said on the TV broadcast that the high-thrown crossing route pass was a hospital play or something along those lines. Kalif may have made Webb look good, but he would have had his head knocked off and would have been tough to hold onto the ball. It was sailed into a bad spot instead of being driven down at the shoulders/numbers. I get it, I'm not an NFL QB so I'm not making that throw, but then again, I'm not on the roster!
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Post by sader1970 on Aug 10, 2018 15:31:35 GMT -5
I'm guessing, too, that you might make a smidgeon less money than Webb or most guys playing in the NFL. Still been too tied up to re-look at the game tape but less concerned about the play up the middle than the end zone mix-up. Agree with prior post that he would have made the QB look really good had he been turned the right way and caught that one . . . . and would have gone a long way in improving his chances of making the team.
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Post by sader1970 on Aug 10, 2018 20:40:57 GMT -5
Watched the end zone play a few times. Kalif ran down field then cut left looking over his left (outside) shoulder expecting the ball there. When it didn't come, he looked back over his right shoulder but it was too late and the ball was thrown deeper as if he cut to the sideline too soon. Miscommunication for sure. I suspect because when it went over Kalif's head, he was not in the end zone but within the 5 yard line that Webb was throwing for the TD not a catch and run into the end zone.
Color guy (Carl Banks?) said "a great route but couldn't locate the football" then a moment later that it "took awhile to locate it."
Kalif on this play and the "headhunter" play seems hesitant to extend himself as after both balls went over his head, he sort of purposefully drops his head and body as if in preparation of an expected hit. That up-the-middle pass that he didn't catch was definitely overthrown and there were 5 defenders around him. Self-preservation instinct when you only weigh 165 pounds, I'm sure.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 11, 2018 7:53:24 GMT -5
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Post by sader1970 on Aug 11, 2018 8:05:16 GMT -5
I am still not sure if an overthrow or miscommunication. Certainly hope the former, as that'd be on Webb, not Kalif. Webb was indeed overthrowing receivers the entire game including the one to Kalif in the middle of the field but to other receivers as well.
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Post by lou on Aug 11, 2018 8:19:46 GMT -5
From NJ Record today, under "losing ground"...Sharp and Raymond hit a few speed bumps
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Post by HC92 on Aug 11, 2018 12:26:15 GMT -5
If we’re being honest, Kalif definitely lost ground in the last game. Luckily, he’s still got time to show what he can do in game situations. Would like to see him get the returns in the first half the way Sharp did in the last game.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 13, 2018 13:46:08 GMT -5
Kalif still making plays in practice. I originally thought it was Eli who threw it but it’s actually Lauletta.
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Post by rgs318 on Aug 13, 2018 13:53:54 GMT -5
Outstanding work!
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Post by HC92 on Aug 14, 2018 11:24:10 GMT -5
Kalif also getting some work as a “gunner” on punt coverage team. He got a little work there last year as I recall. The more places he can add value, the better for his chances of sticking.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 14, 2018 19:53:58 GMT -5
15 year NFL vet and 2 time SB Champ Brandon Stokley showing Kalif some love:
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Post by HC92 on Aug 15, 2018 19:16:00 GMT -5
Lions blogger impressed with Kalif today:
“Kalif Raymond stuck out during kick return drills. He had one rep that may have gone for a touchdown had there been live tackling.”
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Post by HC92 on Aug 17, 2018 15:54:35 GMT -5
Kalif listed as the 5th receiver, 3rd kick returner (behind Latimer and Sharpe) and 2nd punt returner (behind Sharpe) heading into tonight’s game. I was hoping he’d get the first half returns tonight but appears that will not be the case. Nonetheless, he’s going to make a huge play at some point tonight. I can feel it.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 17, 2018 18:40:15 GMT -5
Hunter Sharp credited with two fumbles in the first quarter. One he got stripped on a kickoff return and a teammate recovered it. I think the other was a muffed punt that he recovered and returned for a few yards. If Kalif can avoid the fumbles, he will have a good shot at making the team. Game can be watched free at nfl.com if anyone is interested.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 17, 2018 19:07:24 GMT -5
7 yard reception—nice reaching catch 2nd pass he was targeted on a 4th a 3 No separation, def back broke it up
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Post by HC92 on Aug 17, 2018 19:16:02 GMT -5
Not too many NFL receivers are getting separation against Darius Slay.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 17, 2018 20:27:12 GMT -5
A 9 yard punt return to start the 4th quarter Secured the ball tightly
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Post by HC92 on Aug 17, 2018 20:27:14 GMT -5
Looks like Kalif may be done for the night as a receiver. I guess there’s a chance he’ll get a return at some point in the 4th. He hasn’t done anything spectacular but Sharp definitely took a step or two backward tonight
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Post by hchoops on Aug 17, 2018 21:42:16 GMT -5
He did get one more KOR for 11 yds
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Post by hchoops on Aug 17, 2018 22:18:48 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Aug 18, 2018 15:42:49 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Aug 19, 2018 16:17:08 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 19, 2018 22:41:36 GMT -5
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