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<blockquote data-quote="Boomergump" data-source="post: 196133" data-attributes="member: 639"><p>A few thoughts:</p><p></p><p>First at AB, I am not so sure Lynch hangs on to his starting spot and I feel really sure he won't go to WR. Lynch really grew into the role this season and became a solid and reliable player. In fact, without him we would have been in trouble. However, as I go back over the games of film in my mind, Clinton was the beneficiary of a ton of green grass this year. He put himself in position and found open spaces both running and receiving. That was the value he brought to the table. He did not get a lot of tough yards in my opinion or "make plays" as we like to say. He made a couple of good runs against UGA where he fought for a few extra and he made a nice contested grab against UVA in the back of the EZ. Besides that, he pretty much only made big plays having a lot of room to roam. I think he will be in the mix at AB and I think he will contribute, but there are other guys on the roster who will be more physical, faster, and more adept at turning a 4 yard run into a 7 yard run. I have gotten to know somebody, who is on the staff, a little bit and we have talked about many many aspects of the program including personnel. He says Nathan Cotrell showed, without a doubt, that he was the class of the AB pool after just a few days at practice, before he went down. Evidently, the kid is electric with breathtaking abilities. ( I have never seen NC practice, but I trust this guy's eval, he doesn't blow sunshine and he has a TON of experience). When you add to that guys like Searcy back into the mix along witih JJ Green, add Lynn Griffin and Lands-Davis with more experience and things are going to get crowded. It is good for us, but I don't want us to build up Lynch beyond where he actually is at the moment.</p><p></p><p>Obviously, there will be tons of competition at BB. The starter will be a really tough call. That is what spring and summer camps are for. I am not even going to try.</p><p></p><p>Where we need help is at WR. Both Jeune and Stewart are works in progress. We need SOMEBODY (really two) who is a legit speed threat deep who can not be covered by a single guy. Somebody who gets separation EVERY play by driving defenders off and getting out of their cuts, wins contested balls, keeps working when plays break down, and blocks well enough to keep defenders heads on a swivel. Stewart has shown good ball skills. Jeune has progressed steadily, but neither strikes any fear in DCs minds about how to keep them covered. There hasn't been a lot of time in the pocket, but there hasn't really been a lot of places to go with the ball either. IF we find at least ONE guy to fill this role, hopefully two, it will end a lot of the defensive tactics we have faced this season. In my mind, this is THE big question for next season on offense. Does Campbell move over? Is Philpott all that?</p><p></p><p>Call me crazy, I think the OL will be fine. Griffin suffered some assignment confusion in his first year and got replaced. He will be fine with all this time to learn. Guys like Klock and Bryan will be SOOO much better next year. They were rushed into service before they were really fully ready. Something tells me that the light bulb goes on for Devine this off season in terms of focused committment to physical preparation. Has anybody given any thought to how good he will actually be if he is just a half step quicker and a little stronger? I mean, the sky is the limit for that kid. He is such a good athlete blessed with an amazing frame and great feet. Burden will still start, so there are your five.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boomergump, post: 196133, member: 639"] A few thoughts: First at AB, I am not so sure Lynch hangs on to his starting spot and I feel really sure he won't go to WR. Lynch really grew into the role this season and became a solid and reliable player. In fact, without him we would have been in trouble. However, as I go back over the games of film in my mind, Clinton was the beneficiary of a ton of green grass this year. He put himself in position and found open spaces both running and receiving. That was the value he brought to the table. He did not get a lot of tough yards in my opinion or "make plays" as we like to say. He made a couple of good runs against UGA where he fought for a few extra and he made a nice contested grab against UVA in the back of the EZ. Besides that, he pretty much only made big plays having a lot of room to roam. I think he will be in the mix at AB and I think he will contribute, but there are other guys on the roster who will be more physical, faster, and more adept at turning a 4 yard run into a 7 yard run. I have gotten to know somebody, who is on the staff, a little bit and we have talked about many many aspects of the program including personnel. He says Nathan Cotrell showed, without a doubt, that he was the class of the AB pool after just a few days at practice, before he went down. Evidently, the kid is electric with breathtaking abilities. ( I have never seen NC practice, but I trust this guy's eval, he doesn't blow sunshine and he has a TON of experience). When you add to that guys like Searcy back into the mix along witih JJ Green, add Lynn Griffin and Lands-Davis with more experience and things are going to get crowded. It is good for us, but I don't want us to build up Lynch beyond where he actually is at the moment. Obviously, there will be tons of competition at BB. The starter will be a really tough call. That is what spring and summer camps are for. I am not even going to try. Where we need help is at WR. Both Jeune and Stewart are works in progress. We need SOMEBODY (really two) who is a legit speed threat deep who can not be covered by a single guy. Somebody who gets separation EVERY play by driving defenders off and getting out of their cuts, wins contested balls, keeps working when plays break down, and blocks well enough to keep defenders heads on a swivel. Stewart has shown good ball skills. Jeune has progressed steadily, but neither strikes any fear in DCs minds about how to keep them covered. There hasn't been a lot of time in the pocket, but there hasn't really been a lot of places to go with the ball either. IF we find at least ONE guy to fill this role, hopefully two, it will end a lot of the defensive tactics we have faced this season. In my mind, this is THE big question for next season on offense. Does Campbell move over? Is Philpott all that? Call me crazy, I think the OL will be fine. Griffin suffered some assignment confusion in his first year and got replaced. He will be fine with all this time to learn. Guys like Klock and Bryan will be SOOO much better next year. They were rushed into service before they were really fully ready. Something tells me that the light bulb goes on for Devine this off season in terms of focused committment to physical preparation. Has anybody given any thought to how good he will actually be if he is just a half step quicker and a little stronger? I mean, the sky is the limit for that kid. He is such a good athlete blessed with an amazing frame and great feet. Burden will still start, so there are your five. [/QUOTE]
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