Tennessee Depth Chart

[Rock]

I think that comment was about K.

I know.
That applies for any position.

 

[tech_wreck47]

If you think for a second that CPJ doesn't know who will start 5 days out from the game, you are naive.

He's just not saying.

I'm talking about kicker. He said he thought he knew but after Monday's scrimmage he wasn't sure. I'm not saying he doesn't know anyways, I'm just stating what he said.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

I'm talking about kicker. He said he thought he knew but after Monday's scrimmage he wasn't sure. I'm not saying he doesn't know anyways, I'm just stating what he said.

I think erratic and kicker are usually redundant. Makes the game (unnecessarily ) exciting.

 

[Lavoisier]

Coach said he wasn't worried about field goals but more worried about kickoffs. Tennessee has a great return specialist in Eric Berry's little brother so hopefully we have that sorted out for the first game, or hopefully an amazing kickoff coverage team to help out.

 

[FredJacket]

I think erratic and kicker are usually redundant. Makes the game (unnecessarily ) exciting.

Coach said he wasn't worried about field goals but more worried about kickoffs. Tennessee has a great return specialist in Eric Berry's little brother so hopefully we have that sorted out for the first game, or hopefully an amazing kickoff coverage team to help out.

Coach knows...but that only minimally impacts my tremendous fear and trepidation. Unfortunately, until I see it... I will be worried about both KO's and FG's. So spoiled with Butker... took it for granted. I can already feel the feeling in my gut as I visualize all the KO returns we're going to have to "stop" in 2017. I hope we're pleasantly surprised.

 

[Architorture23]

We play two linebackers at a time. Cpj said Lewis is the third linebacker. Those freshman may not see the field much at all. Just because they are in two deep doesn't guarantee playing time.
He also wants 8 o-linemen who are game ready. I can't wait to see our guys mash some vols and put them on skates going backwards on Monday!

we play 3 LB in 4-3 and 2 in nickel. CPJ said "We have some young guys backing up but Terrell's the 3rd linebacker, or the 2nd linebacker. I think he and Victor are kinda bracketed right there with the nickel now."

I may be wrong, but Terrell is more Sam and Vic is more Will. And I believe Will usually sits when you go to nickel. But sounds like they are fairly interchangeable.

Either way, I don't know that we'll get through a whole game only playing 3 linebackers, much less a season. And again, many of those guys are going to play STs, as well.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

Not sure why LB is so thin. I mean, what is going on with recruiting there, I haven't followed LB closely, but its clear the guys we recruited the last 4 years have not panned out enough or developed; we haven't done a good job evaluating....true freshman are jumping them. (and they should, because what you see is some guys are not P5 starters).

We haven't hit 100% pan out rate with LB, but name a position where we have?

We have 6 scholarship LB's that are soph or older.

3 of those are starters
2 are not on the 2-deep
1 is injured and sitting out (Curry would easily be in the 2-deep if not hurt.)

So 4 of the 6 would be in the two deep if not for injuries, that's a 67% pan out rate for anybody old enough to evaluate in this regard. Not great, but not unheard of, either.

Also, Jackson is a huge contributor on ST's, not sure about Cooksey.

 

[GTBillyJosh]

We haven't hit 100% pan out rate with LB, but name a position where we have?

We have 6 scholarship LB's that are soph or older.

3 of those are starters
2 are not on the 2-deep
1 is injured and sitting out (Curry would easily be in the 2-deep if not hurt.)

So 4 of the 6 would be in the two deep if not for injuries, that's a 67% pan out rate for anybody old enough to evaluate in this regard. Not great, but not unheard of, either.

Also, Jackson is a huge contributor on ST's, not sure about Cooksey.

Agreed. Mitchell, Lewis and Alexander were heavily recruited, and all of them panned out. Brashear was lightly recruited, but is surprisingly in the two-deep (surprising IMO). Jackson was lightly recruited. The only one I would consider a miss is Cooksey, as he was heavily recruited, and isn't in the two deep by his third year in the program. However, he's also still young. He still has 3 years to contribute. I would say CTR has had a pretty good track record at LB. Just IMO.

 

[PBR549]

Let's play already!

 

[stech81]

Let's play already!

I can't speak for you , but I'm old and very slow , I'll just watch.

 

[senoiajacket]

I'm talking about kicker. He said he thought he knew but after Monday's scrimmage he wasn't sure. I'm not saying he doesn't know anyways, I'm just stating what he said.

I know.
That applies for any position.

If you think for a second that CPJ doesn't know who will start 5 days out from the game, you are naive.

He's just not saying.

Color me naive then. With the QBs CPJ has stated things like "I know who is going to start" and "the team can see who is getting the reps", etc. With the PK, he has had a completely different tone. If you listened to the CPJ call in show on Monday he was very explicit that he wasn't sure who the PK would be. To me, that is one position that you could go down to the last minute on a decision on due to the nature of the position and how they take their reps.

 

[33jacket]

Agreed. Mitchell, Lewis and Alexander were heavily recruited, and all of them panned out. Brashear was lightly recruited, but is surprisingly in the two-deep (surprising IMO). Jackson was lightly recruited. The only one I would consider a miss is Cooksey, as he was heavily recruited, and isn't in the two deep by his third year in the program. However, he's also still young. He still has 3 years to contribute. I would say CTR has had a pretty good track record at LB. Just IMO.

I wouldn't call a senior who has never started that played behind weak lbs in the past as panned out regaring lewis. Vic alexander verdict is not in but so far nothing to write home about. He couldnt beat out a really underwhelming olb core last year.

You have to start 2-3 lbs. by the nature of logic someone is going to start. That does not mean they panned out. If the definition of panning out is starting well. Then ok. Not for me.

Brant mitchell has not been that great either imo. Its just behind him has been so weak no one can supplant him. Last year he had games he may have been in the bottom 3rd of players on D regarding performance. In fact sometimes I think he has regressed. So again. Has he panned out? Maybe this year but up to now our lb have been our weakest position yes worse than dl. and I cant figure it out. Well. I have an idea.

I hope to hell they truly pan out this year.

We can agree to disagree. Imo we have starters that start because someone has to. So. I am underwhelmed. This position can be much better.

Maybe swilling splashes on. And takes a starting role.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

I wouldn't call a senior who has never started that played behind weak lbs in the past as panned out regaring lewis. Vic alexander verdict is not in but so far nothing to write home about. He couldnt beat out a really underwhelming olb core last year.

You have to start 2-3 lbs. by the nature of logic someone is going to start. That does not mean they panned out. If the definition of panning out is starting well. Then ok. Not for me.

Brant mitchell has not been that great either imo. Its just behind him has been so weak no one can supplant him. Last year he had games he may have been in the bottom 3rd of players on D regarding performance. In fact sometimes I think he has regressed. So again. Has he panned out? Maybe this year but up to now our lb have been our weakest position yes worse than dl. and I cant figure it out. Well. I have an idea.

I hope to hell they truly pan out this year.

We can agree to disagree. Imo we have starters that start because someone has to. So. I am underwhelmed. This position can be much better.

Maybe swilling splashes on. And takes a starting role.

We had the #94 D last year. How dare you question the starter's proficiency?

 

[MountPGT1990]

What would you say are the major weaknesses of the starting LBs?
Seems like they're pretty good at stopping the run, do they just stink at pass coverage?
Hopefully BJS and TDR can step up, it baffles me our D coordinator coaches this position and is a great recruiter and LB is still a major weakness for us.

 

[alentrekin]

LOL "pan out" rate.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

@33jacket and @GTNavyNuke

@AE 87 will be here soon to explain our talent level at LB has been fine since we have PJ in the NFL.

@33jacket ....I think your standard of "panning out" might be relatively high. Does "pan out" = all conf performance?

That's a lot of @s

 

[Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau]

it would be nice to RS Howard but I would doubt it happens--too good relatively

If we have to burn his red shirt, then we have too. We won't do it recklessly. Laskey lost a year, but it wasn't the end of the world.

 

[Lavoisier]

What would you say are the major weaknesses of the starting LBs?
Seems like they're pretty good at stopping the run, do they just stink at pass coverage?
Hopefully BJS and TDR can step up, it baffles me our D coordinator coaches this position and is a great recruiter and LB is still a major weakness for us.

Lack of sound tackling and being out of position/not recognizing their responsibility imo. Their athleticism isn't the best but they can't really help that and it's always going to be an issue at tech. The good news is that the first two things can be taught so maybe they make improvements this year.

 

[alentrekin]

LOL "pan out" rate.

Shoot for the moon, guys.

 

[iceeater1969]

Rewatched the 2013 uga came to watch the ol play . We were smaller but quick to point of attack.
What surprised me was
1. The aggressive play and atleticism of the defense in the first quarter. Watts, Attach, lots of db showed up.
2. How well Vad looked in first 20 minutes.
We came out passing and it really set uga on their heels -17 point lead.