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Phi Mathis officially back, Moses gone
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:50 am
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:50 am
So far all the up in the air guys are either officially back or sourced to be coming back.
- Josh Jobe
- Chris Allen
- Phidarian Mathis
- Brian Robinson
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Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:52 am to SummerOfGeorge
WOAH BABY that is some BIG news!
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:52 am to SummerOfGeorge
That's great. He started to flash some this year for sure.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:53 am to SummerOfGeorge
At least some good news, unless he decides to transfer to Texas. I kid. I kid.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:53 am to SummerOfGeorge
So other than corner and an alpha d-lineman, where are the question marks next year?
This post was edited on 1/14/21 at 11:55 am
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:55 am to Glorious
I assume you're talking defense? I think with Jobe coming back I actually feel really good about the secondary and the defensive line.
Gotta figure out who lines up next to Harris inside. Moody showed me some stuff in the Arkansas game when he was forced into action early. I think it might be him. Not sure how any of the young guys have developed inside because we play the same two guys there all year and almost every play.
Gotta figure out who lines up next to Harris inside. Moody showed me some stuff in the Arkansas game when he was forced into action early. I think it might be him. Not sure how any of the young guys have developed inside because we play the same two guys there all year and almost every play.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:56 am to SummerOfGeorge
That's awesome. He seemed to be a real leader to me, always engaged on the sidelines when he wasn't in. Should be a solid, experienced defense next season.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:57 am to SummerOfGeorge
My gawwwdd next year's defense is going to be nasty
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:58 am to Glorious
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So other than corner and an alpha d-lineman, where are the question marks next year?
I think by far the biggest concern is a defensive tackle who can invade the backfield, and I think Tim Smith clearly has the ability to do that. We'll have 10 deep of experienced guys for the 3 down linemen.
The minor things would be the other ILB position, but we will have a myriad of options - both older experienced ones and young electric talent ones.
OLB is probably the best in the country. Safety and slot corner/nickel will be loaded with experience.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:00 pm to Bham Bammer
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I assume you're talking defense? I think with Jobe coming back I actually feel really good about the secondary and the defensive line.
No no definitely not calling Jobe a question mark he's fantastic. And the d-line is already good. IMO the National Championship Defensive formula at its simplest is 2 really good corners and some animals on the d-line. This defense projects to elite if 1 guy steps up in both those spots
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Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:02 pm to Glorious
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No no definitely not calling Jobe a question mark he's fantastic. And the d-line is already good. IMO the National Championship Defensive formula is 2 really good corners and some animals on the d-line. This defense projects if 1 guy steps up in both those spots
The most exciting thing about the 2021 defense is the combination of experience, depth and young talent. I mean just look at the depth charts for each position and it is absolutely insane.
Think about a place like cornerback. We'll have 1 open spot to fill between guys across 3-4 separate classes who the staff likes all of them. You can go position by position and see the same thing.
Compare it to 2019 where we were just throwing out bodies in multiple spots. It's incredible.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:04 pm to Glorious
I see what you mean now.
Yeah, we will see how it shakes out. Moore was so good at STAR, but he could potentially move out to corner. I think they're going to want to get Branch on the field. I know he had a couple bad moments against Ohio State but overall I think he's a future star (player, not necessarily position).
If McKinstry is what people think he is, than I imagine he might play corner and keep Moore at STAR. Would allow the possibility of Branch playing FS and I think he'd be an updgrade over Wright or Hellams.
Yeah, we will see how it shakes out. Moore was so good at STAR, but he could potentially move out to corner. I think they're going to want to get Branch on the field. I know he had a couple bad moments against Ohio State but overall I think he's a future star (player, not necessarily position).
If McKinstry is what people think he is, than I imagine he might play corner and keep Moore at STAR. Would allow the possibility of Branch playing FS and I think he'd be an updgrade over Wright or Hellams.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:06 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Damn! 2021 looking good for us!
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:07 pm to Bham Bammer
That is a perfect example. I mean look at all those options with great, versatile, experienced, young players.
And that doesn't even include some of the other guys that the staff love - Ronald Williams, Marcus Banks, the latest juco CB coming in.
And that doesn't even include some of the other guys that the staff love - Ronald Williams, Marcus Banks, the latest juco CB coming in.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:09 pm to SummerOfGeorge
JAD just out of favor? If I remember correctly good things were being said prior to his first season and then he got hurt I think and fell of the map. I thought it was between him and Jobe at one point on the other side of Surtain.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:10 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Good point. The transfer portal basically being open for free this year has me concerned for some of our depth.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:10 pm to Carlton
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JAD just out of favor? If I remember correctly good things were being said prior to his first season and then he got hurt I think and fell of the map. I thought it was between him and Jobe at one point on the other side of Surtain.
Shite there's another one
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:12 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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The most exciting thing about the 2021 defense is the combination of experience, depth and young talent. I mean just look at the depth charts for each position and it is absolutely insane.
Think about a place like cornerback. We'll have 1 open spot to fill between guys across 3-4 separate classes who the staff likes all of them. You can go position by position and see the same thing.
Compare it to 2019 where we were just throwing out bodies in multiple spots. It's incredible.
Pretty much this. CFBs Big 3 (CU, OSU, and Bama) are all in the same boat on offense. Pretty much a competition on who can develop their unproven 5-star qb and scheme around him the best. But we are looking at the best defensive situation of the 3.
We seemed destined for a rebuild with the impending loss of star-power but the defense's improvement and retention of players changes that outlook. Plus the only teams that look almost certain to have championship caliber offense next year are Georgia and Oklahoma
This post was edited on 1/14/21 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:13 pm to Carlton
I don't know that he fell out of favor. We just don't rotate corners at all. If you aren't a starter in the secondary you probably will only see the field against the cupcakes, and even that is probably for a series, maybe two at the very end.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 12:14 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Good news for sure. I had him pegged for leaving
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