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Message: [QUOTE="CIL, post: 110075, member: 22"] We have definitely upgraded the speed level and athleticism on the defensive side of the ball over the last few years. However, that speed is very young and probably wasn't physically mature enough to compete this year. I'm referring to guys like Davis, Lynch, Desir, Reddish. Bromley, heck, even Spruill having to play the MIKE spot. A big draw back with recruiting NYC kids is that they aren't ready for the game mentally and physically. I would equate them to HS sophomores in FL, TX, CA, OH, etc from terms of number of games and practices. They shouldn't really be seeing the field until a RS SO year unless they are an elite Ray Rice type talent. I worry about those explosive fast twitch on offense, because I have yet to see one outside Gulley and Kobena. [/QUOTE]