OrangeXtreme
The Mayor of Dewitt
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Best or not, I love the confidence/swagger.
I can't believe Zaire is going to be a senior already. Hope he goes out in a bowl game. I really like him. Seems like a great guy off the field also
Yeah, because only 2 people play on defense.I love zaire and I love the swag, but geez, after the way that D got torched last year week after week; not sure if smack talk is warranted here.
Yeah, because only 2 people play on defense.
I'd rather have my team saying things like that than, "Boy, I hope we can win a game or two next year."
Wouldn't you?
If that's what you consider 'smack talk', I wouldn't play any sports if I were you.
Well actually, i was recruited to play 2 sports in college, played baseball. so i get it. As i said, love the swag, but sometimes staying neutral and silent is fine too. Or, when interviewed, saying hey, we have some really good talent on this side of the ball. Hey lbs are the heart of a D. They have alot of responsibility. We didnt stop anyone but VT last year. I get what you are saying, my approach would have been to say, hey, we have some great talent and we want to show ot off in 17.
I think they get routinely underrated by folks around here. They were on the field more than any Syracuse LB duo ever and made a ton of plays.
If they were CB and S talking smack, I'd agree about tamping it down.
Agreed...including the scheme and game planning.I agree with you. These guys played quite well and should feel good about themselves. Other parts of the defense have to tighten up. I think we'll see it get better.
I expect Zaire to make those comments. We all should want that. They will be better with a more experienced DL and another solid LB with them. On the other side of this, they both can be better. I saw alot of miss reads and missed plays. Neither were good in coverage. If we are gonna be better this year on defense, we need them at 80 tackles each.
That's not a lot to expect considering they both had over 100 tackles last year. Barring injury, both should have similar results this season.
Cant get 100 tackles if your defense get stops and your offense is on the field scoring points. Right? Its all about making more impact tackles that are drive killers. Our defense was horrendous as a whole. To be a good defense we will need a balanced contribution from the DL and secondary.That's not a lot to expect considering they both had over 100 tackles last year. Barring injury, both should have similar results this season.
Im sure a lot of the mis reads were due to learning the new scheme and training their eyes differently. I do think Zaire is good and I can't wait to see how he will do with a adequate D line in front of him. Bennett is good in space but not as good when you run directly at him.Just like the offensive numbers get an * for extra possessions/plays, so will our defensive guys with measuring tackles. They will be on the field more just because of the nature of our offense. But last year it was a combination of poor play, inefficient offense (too many 3 and outs), and those extra possessions.
I take great stock in what money3189 has said about missed reads and plays.
One thing is def true - we need them to believe they are the best and we need a lot out of them this year.
Im sure a lot of the mis reads were due to learning the new scheme and training their eyes differently. I do think Zaire is good and I can't wait to see how he will do with a adequate D line in front of him. Bennett is good in space but not as good when you run directly at him.