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How do you think players out with injury last year will do?
Posted on 7/13/14 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 12:54 pm
We had a few players with pretty significant injuries last year that saw minimal playing time. Seems that almost all of them are playing positions where we have openings or potential starting jobs available
Players who missed time last year
Jaylon Denson
Justin Garrett
Josh Holsey
Jonathan Jones
Jeffrey Whitaker
Keymiya Harrell
OH AND
Players who missed time last year
Jaylon Denson
Justin Garrett
Josh Holsey
Jonathan Jones
Jeffrey Whitaker
Keymiya Harrell
OH AND
This post was edited on 7/13/14 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 12:58 pm to GenesChin
Swain will probably have to sit out this whole year too. Horrible horrible injury. It's a shame
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Posted on 7/13/14 at 1:19 pm to GenesChin
I'm very interested to see if Key Harrell can get over the injury bug and get on the field...I remember reading that he was the DE Rocker wanted most back that year when he was being recruited. I've heard he has a pretty good pass rush (which we desperately need with Lawson being out)
Posted on 7/13/14 at 1:21 pm to GenesChin
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.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 1:41 pm to tigerboi256
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.I remember reading that he was the DE Rocker wanted most back that year when he was being recruited. I've heard he has a pretty good pass rush
I remember this too. I've heard from some people that he would be a solid to good contributor if he could ever get healthy. I ahve also heard that he may end up being one of those medical waiver kids/will never see the field
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I'm hoping he is who we thought he was
The way some players talked about JG, he is going to be a stud in run support and over the middle passing game. He has solid instincts but struggles in coverage due to limitations.
I wouldn't be shocked to start seeing a "dual star" in what looks like a dime/nickel package where Therezie moves to that dime/nickel
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:02 pm to GenesChin
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
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
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:05 pm to Rig
quote:And Justin Garrett.
contributing major snaps for us and being a factor is Holsey and Jones
Posted on 7/13/14 at 4:33 pm to GenesChin
I think Denson should be on your list
Posted on 7/13/14 at 4:53 pm to LanierSpots
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I think Denson should be on your list
Good call. Knew I was missing someone
Denson can block so I'm sure he will be on the field even if he doesn't catch anything
Posted on 7/13/14 at 5:08 pm to TTsTowel
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And Justin Garrett.
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.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 5:08 pm to GenesChin
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
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
Posted on 7/13/14 at 6:35 pm to GenesChin
Holsey is who I am the most interested in seeing. That being said, I hope every one of them is a beast.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 7:08 am to GenesChin
I expect Garrett, Holsey, & Jones to be a big part of the defense.
The others will be role players at best.
The others will be role players at best.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 7:39 am to joeyb147
I think Whitaker will get meaningful snaps. 5th year seniors with starting experience get some preference on most teams. Also, I got to imagine he is about on par with guys like Ben Bradley + Gabe Wright seems to be moving towards a hybrid DE/DT role
Posted on 7/14/14 at 7:46 am to GenesChin
quote:Never said he wouldn't get snaps. Just don't expect much more than a body in the rotation as his role.
I think Whitaker will get meaningful snaps.
quote: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.
5th year seniors with starting experience get some preference on most teams
quote:Yeah, a role player.
I got to imagine he is about on par with guys like Ben Bradley
Posted on 7/14/14 at 7:48 am to joeyb147
That's a fine. Our DL rotation is fantastic and him getting snaps helps everyone.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 7:51 am to parkjas2001
quote:I never said otherwise.
That's a fine. Our DL rotation is fantastic and him getting snaps helps everyone.
Posted on 7/14/14 at 7:53 am to joeyb147
Not arguing with you...just adding to the thread
Posted on 7/14/14 at 8:15 am to GenesChin
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.
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