Post Spring Analysis, Part 2

[DaBossIsBack]

I think we will see improvement. The talent and depth is much better. The familiarity with the system will be a huge factor as well. We will still struggle with teams that are simply more talented. I think Stoops will be a much better coach this year too.

 

[BengalWACO]

Improvement from Last Season? NO. You don’t lose a first round NFL draft pick, and a solid 4th round pick and say you are going to be better (unless you are an UL fan).

BEST QUOTE EVER.

 

[RV2]

I'm think we see a couple of the guys you listed lining up elsewhere. Baity has commented in an interview that his first looks will come a field corner. I think he could be a huge asset there because he has the speed and hips to play the position but adds great size and length compared to other guys we have there.

I think we see Beckham play Nickel. He has the ball skills, versatility, and run stopping ability to play the position. McClain and Randolph will likely play a couple spots depending on the package so the added depth at Nickel would be a big plus

I think Kobie Walker will act as a bandit. He will almost be positionless and be moved all over the defense adding a wrinkle to several packages. I do agree that he will be primarily a SAM backer but think he will line up some at SS and even jump the line almost more like a jack and rush the QB. He's one of the most underrated players on our defense

"I'm think we see a couple of the guys you listed lining up elsewhere."

As do I - it's just a projection.

As for the rest, you recounted pretty much what I had listed. re. Kobie - A player can't be positionless because in any defense each player fills a certain responsibility which is assigned to his position during every play. While he may fill many roles, each of those roles will be defined and specific to the position he is asked to play and the assignment that position must fulfill on any given play from scrimmage.