No, let the kid show himself and his teammates before anything, coaches too.
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Football Spring Practices start February 22nd
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Sykobuff
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I know they took the RS off because winfree got hurt but they should have redshirted him.
Ento, bobo, fields, ross, mac jr and walker got most of the reps. Waste of a year imho.
Well, I'm sure they expected him to play more when they did it. They misread something there for sure, or he had some nagging injuries set him back. I think it's worth watching closely this spring how he develops.
Wilson doing a hell of a job so far. Really looking forward to seeing our line play on both sides next year.
If Umu is truly ready to compete at the Pac-12 level, then the DL prospects are looking up for sure. Could have some more quality depth than I expected.
Will be interesting to see new H/W #'s listed. I don't know how much Isaac Miller weighs now but he looked huge in January!
Umu news is interesting. Too bad spring is closed.
Going to be interesting to see how the WR position shakes out this year.
They are going to be expected to do some other things. Assuming Montez is the starter we are going to see more balls going to patterns to the middle of the field, Sefo rarely went medium to deep middle, he liked to either throw short or outside, the limited time we saw Montez it seemed like he was more comfortable throwing inside.
Umu and Isaac Miller could make things very interesting. If Miller can push and secure that LT position and push Irwin inside to Guard, that would be absolutely huge. Highly doubt we are down that road yet, but would be a very good sign.
Umu seems to have been working his butt off and could really be a huge boost to the dline.
Umu seems to have been working his butt off and could really be a huge boost to the dline.
While I'm on record stating the WR's exceeded my expectations, I also expect a big step up from there next year. We weren't nearly as effective as a unit against more physical defensive backfields, and stronger defenses in general.
I'm looking forward to see if Jaylon Jackson will be able to practice, about 9 months after his ACL. I think he's the most dynamic guy we've signed in years. He committed prior to his second ACL, when he was highly recruited, so Chev really was making an impact. Kid is on campus and I can't say I'm rooting for anyone more.
Winfree probably no contact and very limited?
Ento could be ready to take a big step up - seemed like his confidence grew as the year went on. Could he carve out some PT?
Huntley perhaps as well?
Rakestraw?
Is Lee Walker going to finally make some noise or has he been recruited over?
I'm looking forward to see if Jaylon Jackson will be able to practice, about 9 months after his ACL. I think he's the most dynamic guy we've signed in years. He committed prior to his second ACL, when he was highly recruited, so Chev really was making an impact. Kid is on campus and I can't say I'm rooting for anyone more.
Winfree probably no contact and very limited?
Ento could be ready to take a big step up - seemed like his confidence grew as the year went on. Could he carve out some PT?
Huntley perhaps as well?
Rakestraw?
Is Lee Walker going to finally make some noise or has he been recruited over?
We are so deep at WR! With a better QB and better OL and a really good RB, we should be a much better offense this year. I think Montez...now that this is his team (assuming he starts) will be more effective and have another spring practice under his belt...he's gonna be good.
outlandinfan
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Our depth at WR is going to be crazy good this upcoming season. I don't think it can be stressed enough how vital Montez's improvement is to the 2017 offense. He will have a strong OL, WR corps, and Lindsay to be a workhorse. He has all the tools he needs to capitalize on what could be a top 10/15 CFB offense next year.
What's interesting is that Montez and Coach Mac just spoke on interview about how Steven has lost almost 25 pounds from his weight last season. He was already more mobile than Liufau was. I'd like to see how this will be implemented into next year's playbook.
What's interesting is that Montez and Coach Mac just spoke on interview about how Steven has lost almost 25 pounds from his weight last season. He was already more mobile than Liufau was. I'd like to see how this will be implemented into next year's playbook.
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Sykobuff
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How does one implement minus 25 lbs into a playbook?
Seriously, on 3rd and short, they will run the qb. Hopefully in these early non conference games, they get big leads and let him chill in the second half.
Don't need him getting punished like sefo last year.
I don't see this as being a given this year. Sefo was a horse and they knew he was our best short yardage option. Something tells me they are going to be a little more careful with the health of Montez this year, especially when there is an improved OL to help create the short yardage space for RBs.
He said he could have come back and played for his High School team in the playoffs last season, but didn't want to risk it. He good.
Is there a deeper position on the team in 2017?
Probably not. But I also do not really think a deep rotation is a good thing either.
I hope we see the regulars from last year and Winfree receive the bulk of the snaps. We talk about the potential mistake that was made by burning the redshirt of Huntley, might be good to learn from that with this year's freshmen.
Do you think Huntley is a RS candidate for this year?
7 QB's is pretty crazy,
Numbers do not equal depth. Like people talking about all the RBs we had last year.
He had a blue jersey on from the pictures so I would assume that means he is still considered injured.
It's going to be funny seeing big Javier Edwards wearing #3.
Also, I'd suggest pumping the brakes on Montez. He has a lot to learn about reading blitzes and going through read progressions. I expect him to struggle a little when conference play begins (UW, UCLA).
Also, I'd suggest pumping the brakes on Montez. He has a lot to learn about reading blitzes and going through read progressions. I expect him to struggle a little when conference play begins (UW, UCLA).
I like Huntley's size and think we could use him, but if Winfree stays healthy, he, Bobo and Ento can be the big receivers. Would be nice to get a year of Huntley back, and yes, being able to RS all 4 of our incoming WRs would be ideal.
Moretti being listed as injured with an ankle injury is interesting.