This is not correct. Skalski does not return and neither does their FS, Nolan Turner. They have a couple of other guys that can go to the NFL, but I don't know if they decided to go or stay. They were very young lasts season defensively, though.

Skalski will be a hard one to replace. He was their QB on defense lining people up. When he went out against Ohio State it became very evident how much he was missed as they were looking confused on defense and had a hard time lining up. If they have somebody that can learn this, they will be in decent shape, but Skalski is a huge loss on defense.

On offense Lyn-J Dixon will be a good replacement for Etienne. Not as good, but still very good.

I mean...as a whole your post seems spot on, but Skalski on defense is a HUGE loss.

As for their two DE? Will they be able to beat out KJ Henry and Myles Murphy? I doubt they will see an upgrade there, although maybe different players. They have had the great talent across their DLine. I have to think their problem on the DLine stems from a lack of development or scheme? Coaching has to be the root, because they have insane talent.

quote:
“talented”

Not sure what this means.

2 Jump to Post ...

Report Post Jump to Post

Posted by myflabbersghasted

Member since Jan 2019

168 posts

Posted on 2/6/21 at 12:05 pm to DawgsLife

quote:
This is not correct. Skalski does not return and neither does their FS, Nolan Turner. They have a couple of other guys that can go to the NFL, but I don't know if they decided to go or stay. They were very young lasts season defensively, though. Skalski will be a hard one to replace. He was their QB on defense lining people up. When he went out against Ohio State it became very evident how much he was missed as they were looking confused on defense and had a hard time lining up. If they have somebody that can learn this, they will be in decent shape, but Skalski is a huge loss on defense. On offense Lyn-J Dixon will be a good replacement for Etienne. Not as good, but still very good.

Both Skalski and Turner have opted to return under the "extra" year the NCAA is granting this year. Clemson is losing Mike Jones (OLB) to the portal as a graduate transfer and he was technically a starter, but Trenton Simpson would start over him next year any way. Justin Foster and Xavier Thomas were both starters at DE in 2019, and both return -Foster missed all of 2020.

Lyn-J Dixon is a big drop-off from Etienne. I think it will be RB by committee, and I hope one of the freshmen emerges to help solidify that position.

2 Jump to Post ...

Report Post Jump to Post

Posted by TearsofKnowshon