Post by mavsman53 on Feb 29, 2024 10:54:24 GMT -6
Here are the main names that should get meaningful playing time at DT/NT-
J. Butler- Sr
Oke- Jr
Massey- Soph
Herpin- Soph
Last year, this group was very young and inexperienced. It was also a group that did not have much depth. All 4 finished the season with double digit tackles, led by 18 from Butler. To be fair, the primary responsibility of this unit is to take on blocks to free up LBs and others to make tackles. These guys are all big and strong, but my hope is they get bigger and stronger. The player that surprised me the most was Herpin. They threw him into the deep of the pool to see if he could swim and he came back time and time again looking for more.
Overall, I give this group a C. I do think there is talent, but we need to see each of them take a step forward. I would love it if one of these players would take the bull by the horns and be the main guy from day 1. Yes we would need to have a rotation, but have someone that plays 60% of the snaps because he is making a ton of plays. It also wouldn't surprise me if a transfer is added to the mix before summer camp starts.
J. Butler- Sr
Oke- Jr
Massey- Soph
Herpin- Soph
Last year, this group was very young and inexperienced. It was also a group that did not have much depth. All 4 finished the season with double digit tackles, led by 18 from Butler. To be fair, the primary responsibility of this unit is to take on blocks to free up LBs and others to make tackles. These guys are all big and strong, but my hope is they get bigger and stronger. The player that surprised me the most was Herpin. They threw him into the deep of the pool to see if he could swim and he came back time and time again looking for more.
Overall, I give this group a C. I do think there is talent, but we need to see each of them take a step forward. I would love it if one of these players would take the bull by the horns and be the main guy from day 1. Yes we would need to have a rotation, but have someone that plays 60% of the snaps because he is making a ton of plays. It also wouldn't surprise me if a transfer is added to the mix before summer camp starts.
