Sounds like Moseley and Barnett are exceeding expectations. Moseley has almost locked in a starting role. Good to see a coach pull a 3 star that pans out.
I am really starting to feel good about the future of our DLine...we dont lose much at all on defense as a whole after this year. Hopefully Jancek doesn't screw it up...
VQ actually had a list last night of the freshman that have stepped up to the plate and already earned either a starting job or considerable playing time DE: Hendrix and Barnett DT: Mixon and possibly Sawyers DB: Moseley and Kelly Jr WR: Malone and Wharton OL: Thomas RB: Hurd and possibly Derrell Scott TE: Ethan Wolf I really hope TKjr is named starter before we play our first game. I think he's already the best tackler at DB and the kid hits like a freight train. We've been missing that kind of enforcer patrolling the middle of the field for a while now.
Yeah, that's the one thing that excites me about 2015. We bring back everyone besides AJJ, Coleman and Jordan Williams next year while adding yet another outstanding recruiting class. The DL could potentially be the strongest unit on our entire team next season.
Mixon and Sawyers taking meaningful snaps is going to be huge. Hendrix and Barnett providing an actual pass rush is even better. I can't remember the last time we had a consistent pass rush. If Moseley lives up to the hype, Cam improves from a stellar freshman year, and Coleman produces at the Nickel...our sack numbers might actually resemble a legitimate defense this year. Lots of ifs in there though...
I'm very pleased to hear about the talent level of our newcomers. Talent will take them a long way; however, they will make several freshman mistakes this season. That's fine. In fact, it's much better than having Dooley's recruits out there. I can live with young'uns making mistakes while playing hard. It's just part of the maturation process & we have no other options. The best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores.
I'm just excited to see a high level of raw talent. Like you said, they'll make freshman mistakes, but they are also gonna decleat some folks, and it will be awesome.
Yup. If we're talking Natty Chips when they're 20, then they oughta be able to show me sumpin when they're 18.