JeremyCuse
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Lots of good points already on this thread so I will surely be repeating some points but here are my concerns:
D line - Not just the tackles I have concerns across the board. Robinson and Welsh are good against the run but really struggle to generate any sort of pass rush, Not sure we have someone even with 25% of Freeney's skill at the position. D tackle is even more concerning, Wayne Williams is going to take a while to adjust to the speed and overall skill level of Div 1 and trying to move Thompson and Johnson inside doesn't appear to be working well. Someone's going to need to step up because the true frosh are nowhere near ready and Trevon Trejo seems to have fallen of the face of the earth.
CB- Depths issues here and a real concern that guys like Reddish and Morgan can stay healthy for a full season. The true frosh seem to have come along much better here and with a healthy Eskridge this unit could end being good as long as the injury bug stays minimal.
WR- Seems odd to list this here with all of the depth but I thought the position was outright terrible last year and Im not sold that things are suddenly A ok. I dont think West is a #1 and the late shuffle with Broyld and Estime and Avant is less then optimal. I also wonder if the top end talent is actually the young guys still learning ( Custis, Enoicy, Avant, Ishmael). Also think the losses of KJ and Cooper are more of a long term issue then right now. Two 4* guys that really could have helped the next few seasons if not the second half of this year.
I feel confident that the linebackers, overall depth and skill at RB, and the TE position (if Parris can return quickly) are strengths of this team. I think the O line is very solid and might be one of if not the strongest position on the team. A bit concerned with the kicking game but as long as Norton can go a few months without getting into some type of trouble and the punting game takes another step forward we should be ok.
Not a huge of Mcdonald (playcalling) but I thought after his horrifc performance against Pitt he was much better against BC and Minny. I know most of the early playcalling is vanilla but I really hope we limit the amount of WR bubble screens, jail back screens etc etc and open up more of the playbook with an experience Hunt.
D line - Not just the tackles I have concerns across the board. Robinson and Welsh are good against the run but really struggle to generate any sort of pass rush, Not sure we have someone even with 25% of Freeney's skill at the position. D tackle is even more concerning, Wayne Williams is going to take a while to adjust to the speed and overall skill level of Div 1 and trying to move Thompson and Johnson inside doesn't appear to be working well. Someone's going to need to step up because the true frosh are nowhere near ready and Trevon Trejo seems to have fallen of the face of the earth.
CB- Depths issues here and a real concern that guys like Reddish and Morgan can stay healthy for a full season. The true frosh seem to have come along much better here and with a healthy Eskridge this unit could end being good as long as the injury bug stays minimal.
WR- Seems odd to list this here with all of the depth but I thought the position was outright terrible last year and Im not sold that things are suddenly A ok. I dont think West is a #1 and the late shuffle with Broyld and Estime and Avant is less then optimal. I also wonder if the top end talent is actually the young guys still learning ( Custis, Enoicy, Avant, Ishmael). Also think the losses of KJ and Cooper are more of a long term issue then right now. Two 4* guys that really could have helped the next few seasons if not the second half of this year.
I feel confident that the linebackers, overall depth and skill at RB, and the TE position (if Parris can return quickly) are strengths of this team. I think the O line is very solid and might be one of if not the strongest position on the team. A bit concerned with the kicking game but as long as Norton can go a few months without getting into some type of trouble and the punting game takes another step forward we should be ok.
Not a huge of Mcdonald (playcalling) but I thought after his horrifc performance against Pitt he was much better against BC and Minny. I know most of the early playcalling is vanilla but I really hope we limit the amount of WR bubble screens, jail back screens etc etc and open up more of the playbook with an experience Hunt.
