Post by bogeyman on Dec 11, 2016 19:33:13 GMT -6
When a new coach is named, what will he have to work with next year?
We have QB'S aplenty, but Sealey is the only one with much experience. I suppose Munden will be #2.
RB--Brown, James, Clyburn (if he's still here?). This is one area we need help.
Receivers--The cupboard is full. If Whitley returns this could be our best receiving corps ever (which is a mouthful). Let's see if I can list w/o leaving someone out: Fuller (stud), Whitley (stud), Grant (stud), Fink (possession), Miller (speed), Qualls (speed), Coakley (rumored leaving), Craddock (untried but 6'5"), Dunn (3star but not coming back?)
TE/Hback--all return, Ennis and Crain are studs. Flowers is a great compliment.
OL--Again, all return plus several RS's. Average pass blockers but must learn to run block. We are weak up the middle and need help. Is Giddens still in school? I've heard nothing. Will Anderson, Etuk and Crisp add to the competition? Is Parmelly really on board? Add those to tackles Laws and Mayfield (both all-conference HM), Nicccum (natural position center), Hisler, Melde, and Wall and that position is full.
DEFENSE
DE--Dylan Douglas could have a banner year. Will Meadows be back and healthy? Will Smith and Previlon and TK up their game? This could be a position of strength with new defensive coaches.
DT--Josh will be missed as a leader. Allen, Moore, Edmonson, Hibbard, Thomas all return; average with glimpses of being better as a group. We need a big stopper to add to this group. A new coach and scheme might turn this group into stars.
LB--Good group returning but we are light and need depth. Denmark, Dunn, Long can be a good unit but need help. Burford, Gates, and Solsbury are good at times--Gates spectacular on any given play.
DB--Davis came on after Butler left. Don't know if we have a lock down corner. A couple of transfers could really help here. Several returners but this is where we kept getting killed last year. Hopefully a new coach will bring a new scheme more fitted to the players we have. Coach Brown reports he has a good one on the way.
Safety--Royse Moore returns and is a hitter. Need to keep him healthy. Need more help here.
Special teams--All are gone, unless Grau returns. We especially need a good punter. Conn will probably take over the FG kicking. Again, we need help here. PS-Grau rumored to be returning--possible All-American year.
This only takes in consideration what we have. Maybe we'll luck into a ringer or two. We're not far away but with recruiting taking a tremendous hit, and a totally new coaching staff, the questions are numerous.
We have QB'S aplenty, but Sealey is the only one with much experience. I suppose Munden will be #2.
RB--Brown, James, Clyburn (if he's still here?). This is one area we need help.
Receivers--The cupboard is full. If Whitley returns this could be our best receiving corps ever (which is a mouthful). Let's see if I can list w/o leaving someone out: Fuller (stud), Whitley (stud), Grant (stud), Fink (possession), Miller (speed), Qualls (speed), Coakley (rumored leaving), Craddock (untried but 6'5"), Dunn (3star but not coming back?)
TE/Hback--all return, Ennis and Crain are studs. Flowers is a great compliment.
OL--Again, all return plus several RS's. Average pass blockers but must learn to run block. We are weak up the middle and need help. Is Giddens still in school? I've heard nothing. Will Anderson, Etuk and Crisp add to the competition? Is Parmelly really on board? Add those to tackles Laws and Mayfield (both all-conference HM), Nicccum (natural position center), Hisler, Melde, and Wall and that position is full.
DEFENSE
DE--Dylan Douglas could have a banner year. Will Meadows be back and healthy? Will Smith and Previlon and TK up their game? This could be a position of strength with new defensive coaches.
DT--Josh will be missed as a leader. Allen, Moore, Edmonson, Hibbard, Thomas all return; average with glimpses of being better as a group. We need a big stopper to add to this group. A new coach and scheme might turn this group into stars.
LB--Good group returning but we are light and need depth. Denmark, Dunn, Long can be a good unit but need help. Burford, Gates, and Solsbury are good at times--Gates spectacular on any given play.
DB--Davis came on after Butler left. Don't know if we have a lock down corner. A couple of transfers could really help here. Several returners but this is where we kept getting killed last year. Hopefully a new coach will bring a new scheme more fitted to the players we have. Coach Brown reports he has a good one on the way.
Safety--Royse Moore returns and is a hitter. Need to keep him healthy. Need more help here.
Special teams--All are gone, unless Grau returns. We especially need a good punter. Conn will probably take over the FG kicking. Again, we need help here. PS-Grau rumored to be returning--possible All-American year.
This only takes in consideration what we have. Maybe we'll luck into a ringer or two. We're not far away but with recruiting taking a tremendous hit, and a totally new coaching staff, the questions are numerous.