Agree on the outside guys. McDoom should be getting some reps outside. As important as it is to have Ford/Cronk on the field together, it’s even more important to find a way to have McDoom/Ford/St.Felix on the field together
Again, Roberts is a natural CB. They have had him at Nickel/S to try and find a way to get him on the field. Same with Bentlee last year. He’s a very solid cover guy (CB background), but his tackling is not up to par. Just try to keep in that in mind when evaluating the player.
On 3rd downs, I’d actually like to see a package with Reaves opposite Boyles/Vaughn. Livingstone is a great 1st/2nd down DE, but doesn’t have that burst & bend a great pass rusher needs
It’s extremely hard to tell with the limited coverage we get from the media. You never know if these “highlights” are coming on 1vs1’s 1vs2’s, vanilla coverages, etc.
At this point, I’d imagine Charlie isn’t calling a ton of exoctic blitzes/match up zones to allow the offense to execute some basic concepts while they are in install period.
Best way to tell? Get out to the spring game on Saturday!
From my understanding, he’s running around but still in a non-contact. Still working through final stages of rehab (quick cuts, change of direction, etc).
As long as he’s able to engage mentally, he should be fine for fall
Overlord has been right on just about everything up to this point. This with the fact that this staff did something similar with Joiner makes a believer out of me
That core would be dangerous. Really hoping Horne is able recover quickly and be up to speed come August
edit - I believe Bell was one of the 11 to be dismissed. Regardless, still plenty of production/talent returning with Cronk + Ford
Really just depends on the situation. If there is a position coach that has been around through multiple tenures (e.g. King) he will likely get the benefit of the doubt.
Relationship with the players and HC can also factor in.
Coaches are naturally going to try and bring in their buddies due to the networking involved in the space. This situation is a bit unique as Kerwin has been a HC at his last 2 stops and brought some assistants with him during the transition. A typical coordinator promotion might include a GA or single position coach coming along, but with him as a HC, he has an entire staff underneath him. The fact that some of his asstants moved from JU to Valdosta with him indicates they might be along for the ride.
By all accounts, he’s loyal to his guys (especially Kade) and I imagine he’s fighting tooth and nail for them to be included on his staff.
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