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Clemson LB Mike Jones transferring to LSU
Posted on 2/10/21 at 11:56 am
Posted on 2/10/21 at 11:56 am
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Clemson linebacker Mike Jones announces he is transferring to #LSU. Jones had 30 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 INTs and a forced fumble in 10 games for Clemson in 2020. LSU working to add some experience at an open position in 2021.
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Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:02 pm to The Pirate King
Sounds good to me
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:07 pm to The Pirate King
Excellent! 
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:10 pm to The Pirate King
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:16 pm to The Pirate King
Huge get!!!! Him and Strong day one starters!!
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:25 pm to The Pirate King
Looks like another Jabril Cox. Great in coverage, good in pass rush, not good in run defense. Nice get.
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:57 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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Looks like another Jabril Cox. Great in coverage, good in pass rush, not good in run defense. Nice get.
Seems to be solid. I am reluctant to assume he's great in any area until they hit the field. Seems promising but
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:59 pm to RIPMachoMan
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Seems to be solid. I am reluctant to assume he's great in any area until they hit the field. Seems promising but
Based on PFF he was the best LB in the country in pass coverage and the worst LB in the country in tackling
Looks like a hybrid backer type against spread teams or on passing downs I'd assume. Definitely looks worth bringing on board with spots available.
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:00 pm to The Pirate King
Who?
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:06 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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Based on PFF he was the best LB in the country in pass coverage and the worst LB in the country in tackling
Very cool. Clearly I am not too familiar with him
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Looks like a hybrid backer type against spread teams or on passing downs I'd assume. Definitely looks worth bringing on board with spots available.
Especially in today's offenses seems like a great addition
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:07 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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Based on PFF he was the best LB in the country in pass coverage and the worst LB in the country in tackling
We have thumpers on the team. Pass coverage was our main issue
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:08 pm to RIPMachoMan
Yea - that specific role of coverage LB is always needed on any roster in 2021.
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:29 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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the worst LB in the country in tackling
Oh God.
Well the good news is he doesn't have any work to do go get up to speed with the rest of the LB room.
The pass coverage grades are encouraging though. Against modern spread offenses, linebackers are IMO the most important defenders on the field.
This post was edited on 2/10/21 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 2/10/21 at 1:43 pm to Vidic
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Who?
Mike Jones
Posted on 2/10/21 at 3:17 pm to The Pirate King
Why is he transferring from Clemson ?
Posted on 2/10/21 at 3:25 pm to labamafan
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Why is he transferring from Clemson ?
He lost his job as a starter to someone who was a true freshman last year
This post was edited on 2/10/21 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 2/10/21 at 4:43 pm to labamafan
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Why is he transferring from Clemson ?
Clemson has a really crowded LB room. They played 7 different linebackers at least 100 snaps last year. 5 of them saw at least 286 snaps. So they rotate a good bit. He may just have wanted a more feature role - he played 365 snaps last season, more a passing down linebacker.
Per PFF he was the highest graded linebacker on their defense overall though last season of the 5 who played at least 286 snaps. One of the highest graded linebackers in he country in pass coverage, so he definitely fits well as a Jabril Cox replacement for us. That's what Cox excelled at.
This post was edited on 2/10/21 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 2/10/21 at 9:18 pm to The Pirate King
This means the best LB from the ACC won't be lining up against the Dawgs offense Sept 4. Congrats 
Posted on 2/11/21 at 7:35 am to The Pirate King
Please delete someone already made the joke.
This post was edited on 2/11/21 at 7:36 am
Posted on 2/11/21 at 8:26 am to Quicksilver
No need to be salty and downvote, LSU fans.
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