How do you think players out with injury last year will do?

Swain will probably have to sit out this whole year too. Horrible horrible injury. It's a shame

We missed Garrett a lot last year. I'm hoping he is who we thought he was. We'll def need Whitaker to do well. I would really like to see us field a defense that compares to something seen back in the early to mid 2000s.

Only ones I see contributing major snaps for us and being a factor is Holsey and Jones because our secondary is paper thin with unproven talent.

Whitaker hasn't played a meaningful down in forever. Swain will play against teams that run the ball. Key Harrell has yet to contribute so why would he now? And I'll refrain from jinxing Justin A-Day Garrett

I think Denson should be on your list

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And Justin Garrett.

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I think Garrett missed his window. It is hard to sit a guy who played the spot well last year for a guy that hasn't played but a handful of games in a year or two. Injuries happen and you can't blame him, those are the breaks that happen in life.

I think Whittaker is a key leader for the defense this year, he might not be the main guy on the defensive line and might not get a great deal of playing time but he seems to keep the morale up and that is big too.

Holsey and Jones will be get a lot of snaps.

Not sure what to think about Denson and Harrell.

Good Topic....

Denson - Solid blocker good position guy we will be better with him healthy

Garrett - Will make some big time plays. Blitzing off the edge causing fumbles big hits I'm excited about him.

Holsey - Whether he starts or plays behind Moncrief gives us solid depth and play making ability at the Safety position.

Jones - Should be a starter alongside Mincy. Played well early in his career I think he'll be just as good as Mincy

Whiaker - Will give us depth a play a lot of minutes but he will be overshadowed by Adams Bradley Wright Blackson ect..

Harrell - No idea

I expect Garrett, Holsey, & Jones to be a big part of the defense.

The others will be role players at best.

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I think Whitaker will get meaningful snaps.

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Never said he wouldn't get snaps. Just don't expect much more than a body in the rotation as his role.

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5th year seniors with starting experience get some preference on most teams

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I hope we aren't back to the Chizik era of preferential treatment based on years in the system. The best players need to play. Period.

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I got to imagine he is about on par with guys like Ben Bradley

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Yeah, a role player.

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That's a fine. Our DL rotation is fantastic and him getting snaps helps everyone.

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I never said otherwise.

It's going to be tough for players to break in on offense. I agree with the others, the DBs will likely get thrown into the mix quick. I think Holsey is a known quantity.