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Posted on 8/3/18 at 8:30 am
Posted by navynuke
Member since Jun 2016
4975 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 8:30 am
Health at the end of August is a must for any team, but Walters keeping his secondary on the field together to they can learn to communicate and see the field through each other's eyes is the biggest key on defense IMO.

Offensively the biggest question is who takes Moore's reps. Brown, Ofodile, and Ballard present a lot of potential as well as a couple of the true FR. Kam Scott backing up Hall at the end of camp wouldn't come as much of a surprise provided he shows he will stick his head in blocking his position.
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 9:00 am to
I'd think Brown would get the first crack. Coaches love him as a leader and example setter. He has the experience. I actually think Ofodile is going to factor in more than most. I know he didn't do anything with Oregon, but he's been getting some pretty good reviews over the summer. Agree that Scott is going to make an impact.

Defensively there are several questions. More than you'd like of course, but it's time for BO to start finding answers. The youth at DE absolutely HAS to step up. Have to have a pass rush. Williams has the ability to be our next great pass rusher, but he's had focus and injury issues his first couple of years. He has to be the guy. Should be pretty good at LB and DT. Those positions are in good shape. As far as the secondary goes, that's the biggest question. I like our corners actually. They are big and athletic and all should improve. Safety is going to be a work in progress. Lots of bodies here but pretty much no proven production. Walters has his work cut out for him with this group.
Posted by wubilli
Columbia
Member since Apr 2014
5517 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 9:21 am to
My biggest questions haded into camp
WR, DE and S

I’m also watching to see what type of role Miller has at LB
Can any of the the young DBs like Petry, Holmes and Mills force their way into the field?
The new redshirt rule also could have a big impact on how the freshmen are developed. I think most if not all will get snaps in at least 3-4 games to see if they are ready.
Posted by ZOUtiger
Member since Aug 2016
1317 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 9:22 am to
If there isn’t improvement in the secondary, it is squarely on the coaching in my opinion.

The corners have the size and ability to be better than last year.

Safety- your guess is as good as mine. But if the rest of the D can step up a bit, it might be a position weakness that can be covered up a bit.

If we can get serviceable execution from the secondary and good production from the Dline and LB, it could be a 9 win or possibly better season (so long as the O keeps producing)
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 9:24 am to
Caleb Sampson (DT) is transferring. Not a big surprise.

Ballard may have gotten himself kicked off the team...nice
Posted by ZOUtiger
Member since Aug 2016
1317 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 9:32 am to
The Ballard news is... well news to me. Wtf?
Posted by wubilli
Columbia
Member since Apr 2014
5517 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 9:34 am to
AJ Harris is also off the roster. He just can’t stay healthy.
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 9:38 am to
Harris has retired.

Danny Gray did not qualify
Posted by navynuke
Member since Jun 2016
4975 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 10:01 am to
That is disappointing news about Ballard. He had the physical skill set to be dominant in this league.
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 10:06 am to
Not sure exactly what it is yet, but doesn't sound good.
Posted by sofa
CoMo
Member since Nov 2013
631 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 10:50 am to
Posted by Zou brownmajic
Member since Sep 2013
3470 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 11:47 am to
All that was said was Ballard wasn't at the first practice.
Posted by Stlox
Maryland Heights, MO
Member since Jul 2013
795 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 12:03 pm to
We all knew there would be shake ups in the roster. Need to stay at 85 or less.
Posted by MIZZtshirtfan
Member since Mar 2013
98 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 12:04 pm to
Odom: WR Harry Ballard dealing with a personal issue. He’s hoping he’ll be back with the team quickly.

LINK
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 12:43 pm to
Yup, I jumped the gun on that. My bad. Good to hear
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 1:33 pm to
Video links from day 1

LINK
Posted by TigerCruise
Virginia Beach, VA
Member since Oct 2013
11898 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 10:36 am to
But why take him off the roster? I hope it's not a legal issue.
Posted by Zou brownmajic
Member since Sep 2013
3470 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 12:44 pm to
Somebody said that he needs to hit the books harder.
Posted by Jazzbo Depew
Bug Tussle
Member since Dec 2017
1765 posts
Posted on 8/7/18 at 7:33 am to
quote:

Somebody said that he needs to hit the books harder.



I'm hoping thats all it is !
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67475 posts
Posted on 8/7/18 at 7:47 am to
quote:

Somebody said that he needs to hit the books harder.

quote:

I'm hoping thats all it is !

And hopefully he won't hire a certain "tutor" that shall remain nameless
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