Perkins, Mason, Alton (if he makes it) and Wingo

Slot has plenty of options as well. Had JJ not injured himself last fall he would have played, and Hilton wouldn't have switched to WR.

Also Hilton may start this year at Saftey, it's also likely that Sherrils goes pro after this season.

I'd like to see Perkins at CB. His length and recovery speed are a tough out if Brown can turn potential in to consistent technique. Same with Alton and Acy.

Mason makes sense at FS to me.

Greg Taylor hitting camp as expected gives the staff some freedom with Hilton. Unless Wingo's hands are better, Hilton is a better option in the slot.

The initial talk was that Alton would be a CB. Mizzou seems interested in going with bigger backs and Alton isn't a large guy so DB makes sense.

quote:

---

I don't think you can go wrong stacking athletes up at corner. For as much as everyone gushes about the offenses of the other conferences, the SEC has put more WRs in the draft than any other conference over the last 5 years by a wide margin.

---

Despite what the fans may sneeringly say the SEC is a very adaptable conference. Florida shows that a downhill power option spread team can work? Other SEC schools don't blink before adding elements of it. Missouri shows that you can mix a spread offense with a solid defense to wear down opponents? Half the time its what Bama runs now.

Putting top notch athletes wide, either as corners or WRs, is a very smart move. You never have enough talent to cover all those positions... well unless you are Bama, USC, Ohio State, or one of those other schools that can't walk out their front door without tripping over a 5 star recruit. So the more athletic you are there the better your chances are.

Did they give Wingo the choice of which side of the ball he plays on? I know the coaches gave him a choice when they first moved him to slot but does he want to stay there now?