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re: Seeing a bunch of spring football threads. Are you happy with your team so far?

Posted on 4/17/23 at 9:06 am to
Posted by so_comfort
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 4/17/23 at 9:06 am to
Are you happy with the QB situation?

Optimistic is probably a better way to phrase where I'm at on the QB situation. The early returns on Carson Beck are positive. He has serious arm talent and looks to be very comfortable back there going through progressions and getting the ball out on time, in rhythm, and with fantastic ball placement.

The biggest concern right now would be if Brock Vandagriff decides to transfer out or not. Luckily, we'll know in the next couple of weeks with the implementation of the transfer windows. If he does leave, the Dawgs would only have two scholarship QBs on the roster. Certainly wouldn't be ideal.

Do you have serious issues or concerns at any of the skill positions?

No truly serious issues or concerns, but things could always be better.

At WR, the Dawgs need an X receiver to step up due to the transfer of A.D. Mitchell. Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint is serviceable, but not a threat that needs to be game-planned against. Maybe RaRa Thomas can be the guy, but he's still in the doghouse. If Arian Smith stays healthy, he's gonna be the guy that keeps defensive coordinators up at night.

At TE, Brock Bowers will be a dark horse Heisman candidate.

At RB, the Dawgs are good, but not elite. They've got a stable of bruisers, but not a true home-run guy. I do feel sorry for the opposing defenses getting the ball crammed down their throat in the late third and fourth quarters. This group has some dudes that no one wants to repeatedly tackle in an already-decided game.

Is the Oline lineup looking to move around a bunch this summer?

The OLine is set at 4 of the 5 spots. Just have to settle the competition at LT. I wouldn't be surprised for this group to go down as UGA's best OL in recent history.

Are you looking for contributors anywhere from the portal?

Probably not, but never say never. UGA is currently 4 over the 85, so some will need to transfer out before any more can come in.

How was the front seven looking?

Good, but not '21 Dawgs good, but better overall than the '22 group. The ILB room is the best in the nation and it's not close. OLB room is young and inexperienced, but full of dudes. The DL will be led by a really solid group of upperclassmen.

Are you happy with the DB depth?

Yes, this may be the best secondary Kirby has had at UGA. Too many dudes for too few spots.

Are you changing the scheme much?

Nope. Defensive coordinators stay the same, and Bobo is just using Monken's terminology and playbook. No real changes for the players.

Any impact injuries?

Nothing that is expected to stretch into the fall. Only minor surgeries to clean-up injuries.

Any new coaches you are concerned about?

Nope. The hate on Bobo is not grounded in reality.

Overall are you happy with the state of the team at the end of spring?

Absolutely. There is no reason why this team shouldn't compete for a third straight National Championship.
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