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re: Who are you losing? And are you confident with their replacement?
Posted on 6/20/15 at 2:09 pm to Craig86
Posted on 6/20/15 at 2:09 pm to Craig86
We lose Worley and replace him with Dobbs (we really already did.) As much of a warrior as Worley was for us, this is a huge upgrade. Dobbs can throw at least as well or better, and has a knack for making something out of nothing. Worley was a sitting duck, while Dobbs is a threat to run at any time. Our sacks per game were just about cut in half with Dobbs in the lineup.
We lose Jordan Williams at DT who was a solid player, but we have a deep and talented defensive front, including several top flight recruits, so we should be just fine there.
AJ Johnson is our only big loss imo. There are a ton of names vying to replace him at that position, including Dillon Bates, Jakob Johnson, Gavin Bryant and Kenny Bynum, but for now, that position is still wide open. If we have to, we can slide our best LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin over to play there.
We lose Justin Coleman at nickel, who improved a lot his senior year but always seemed to have issues with getting burned for big plays. Either Rashaan Gaulden will step in there, or Sutton can lock down that position and someone can take the other corner spot. At least 4 of our 5 secondary spots are solid though, so I'm not really concerned there either.
Lastly, we lose Matt Darr, our punter from last year, who also vastly improved his senior year. That position is one big ? right now, and we have true frosh Tommy Townsend, walk on Trevor Daniel and Maryland transfer Nathan Renfro competing for that spot. I would hope at least one of those 3 would be effective.
We lose Jordan Williams at DT who was a solid player, but we have a deep and talented defensive front, including several top flight recruits, so we should be just fine there.
AJ Johnson is our only big loss imo. There are a ton of names vying to replace him at that position, including Dillon Bates, Jakob Johnson, Gavin Bryant and Kenny Bynum, but for now, that position is still wide open. If we have to, we can slide our best LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin over to play there.
We lose Justin Coleman at nickel, who improved a lot his senior year but always seemed to have issues with getting burned for big plays. Either Rashaan Gaulden will step in there, or Sutton can lock down that position and someone can take the other corner spot. At least 4 of our 5 secondary spots are solid though, so I'm not really concerned there either.
Lastly, we lose Matt Darr, our punter from last year, who also vastly improved his senior year. That position is one big ? right now, and we have true frosh Tommy Townsend, walk on Trevor Daniel and Maryland transfer Nathan Renfro competing for that spot. I would hope at least one of those 3 would be effective.
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Posted on 6/20/15 at 2:38 pm to rockytop627
Don't lose much on Offense: (2)
RT Free agent Brey Cook is being replaced by Dan Skipper who played at LG last year.
That created a musical chairs on the offensive line sending Denver Kirkland from RG to LT.
The new addition to the line is Frank Ragnow who played quite a bit as a true freshman last year, so overall our line should be better barring injury and the position moves turning out to be a good idea will be key.
2nd TE- 6th round pick AJ Derby who was injured during most of the end of the season when we started winning some games. Jeremy Sprinkle who played a lot towards the end of the season will be the 2nd TE. The talk is that Sprinkle will not be a drop off to the draft pick he is replacing, has bulked up a lot.
Defense:
DT: 6th round pick Darius Philon replaced by Bijhon Jackson. Jackson was the more celebrated recruit. Time to show it as a sophomore. Bigger but not as quick as Philon.
DE: 4th round pick Trey Flowers. Could be mulitple guys but my pick if he can stay healthy (which he never has) is RS Jr. Deatrick Wise.
SLB: Undrafted Braylon Mitchell to be replaced by unproven sophomore Khalia Hackett. (?) This position might only play 60% of downs, coming out in the nickel. Edit: no Williams will probably come out in the nickel so Hackett performing is key.
WLB: 5th round pick Martrell Spaight is being replaced by last year's MLB Ellis Brooks. Supposed to be a more natural position for him. Getting some accolades so we will see. Will be a junior and has started since early freshman year.
JC Senior Josh Williams will go to the MLB for Ellis. Williams didn't show much as a JC junior but neither did Spaight, but I wouldn't count on that happening with Williams.
S Free agent Alan Turner being replaced by Josh Liddell. Liddell played a lot as a true freshman, might be another lightly recruited surprise performer.
Long story short: Linebacker is a concern.
Forgot nickleback 6th round pick Tevin Mitchel will need to be replaced. Several candidates with playing experience for CBB to chose from.
RT Free agent Brey Cook is being replaced by Dan Skipper who played at LG last year.
That created a musical chairs on the offensive line sending Denver Kirkland from RG to LT.
The new addition to the line is Frank Ragnow who played quite a bit as a true freshman last year, so overall our line should be better barring injury and the position moves turning out to be a good idea will be key.
2nd TE- 6th round pick AJ Derby who was injured during most of the end of the season when we started winning some games. Jeremy Sprinkle who played a lot towards the end of the season will be the 2nd TE. The talk is that Sprinkle will not be a drop off to the draft pick he is replacing, has bulked up a lot.
Defense:
DT: 6th round pick Darius Philon replaced by Bijhon Jackson. Jackson was the more celebrated recruit. Time to show it as a sophomore. Bigger but not as quick as Philon.
DE: 4th round pick Trey Flowers. Could be mulitple guys but my pick if he can stay healthy (which he never has) is RS Jr. Deatrick Wise.
SLB: Undrafted Braylon Mitchell to be replaced by unproven sophomore Khalia Hackett. (?) This position might only play 60% of downs, coming out in the nickel. Edit: no Williams will probably come out in the nickel so Hackett performing is key.
WLB: 5th round pick Martrell Spaight is being replaced by last year's MLB Ellis Brooks. Supposed to be a more natural position for him. Getting some accolades so we will see. Will be a junior and has started since early freshman year.
JC Senior Josh Williams will go to the MLB for Ellis. Williams didn't show much as a JC junior but neither did Spaight, but I wouldn't count on that happening with Williams.
S Free agent Alan Turner being replaced by Josh Liddell. Liddell played a lot as a true freshman, might be another lightly recruited surprise performer.
Long story short: Linebacker is a concern.
Forgot nickleback 6th round pick Tevin Mitchel will need to be replaced. Several candidates with playing experience for CBB to chose from.
This post was edited on 6/20/15 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 6/20/15 at 4:33 pm to rockytop627
hopefully darrin kirkland jr. is up for the task so reeves maybin can stay at his natural position. thats the best case scenario for us.
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