KingDavid
12/16/2006, 04:15 PM
DEFENSE
Defensive Ends
- Starters: Alonzo Dotzon, John Williams
- Back-ups: Auston English, Tim Johnson
- X-factors: Jeremy Beal (will they leave him here or move him to OLB), Alan David (would he consider returning to compete at a relatively thin position for next year?)
Defensive Tackles
- Starters: Demarcus Granger, Steven Coleman
- In the 4-man Rotation: Cory Bennett, Gerald McCoy (might as well be starters)
- X-factor: Adrian Taylor
Linebackers
- Starters: Curtis Lofton, Mike Reed, Ryan Reynolds
- Contributing Back-ups: Demarrio Pleasant, Lewis Baker
- X-factors: Jeremy Beal, Austin Box (if he graduates early), Nic Harris
Defensive Backs
- Starters: Reggie Smith, Lendy Holmes, Marcus Walker, Darrien Williams, Nic Harris (starting nickel back)
- Back-ups: D.J. Wolfe (dime starter)
- X-factors: Keenan Clayton and lots of exciting but untested red-shirt freshman
OFFENSE
Right Tackle:
- Starter: Trent Williams
- Back-up: Phil Loadholdt
- X-factor: Curtis Bailey (if he works hard, has a shot)
Guards:
- Starters: Duke Robinson, Brandon Walker
- Back-ups: Sherrone Moore, Brian Simmons
- X-factor: Chase Beeler, Phil Loadholdt
Center:
- Starter: Jon Cooper
- Back-up: Chase Beeler
- X-factor: Jason Hannon
Left Tackle:
- Starter: Branndon Braxton
- Back-up: Phil Loadholdt
- X-factor: Corey Brandon (if he gains the weight, he will compete)
Tight End:
- Starter: Joe Jon Finley
- Back-ups, contributing significantly: Jermaine Gresham
- Bocking situations: Brody Eldridge
Wide Receivers:
- Starters: Malcom Kelly, Juaquin Iglesias, Manuel Johnson
- Back-ups: Adron Tunnell*(could start), Quentin Chaney, Fred Strong
- X-factors: Demarco Murray, Brandon Caleb
Fullback:
- Starter: Brody Eldridge
- Back-up: Matt Clapp
- X-factor: Alan Davis
Running Backs:
- Starter: Allen Patrick
- Back-ups (tough battle): Chris Brown
- X-factors: Adrian Peterson, Demarco Murray, Mossis Madu
Quarterback: (Who can predict this one?)
- Starter: Joey Halzle
- Back-up: Sam Bradford
- X-factor: Keith Nichol
SPECIAL TEAMS:
will remain unchanged, with a few exceptions:
- Michael Cohen will be full-time punter
- X-factors on PR/KR - Mossis Madu, Demarco Murray
COMMENTARY:
- Obviously, the QB race will be fascinating and the most crucial.
- The battle for the open LB positions will be fierce.
- The battle for Messner's vacated tackle spot will be interesting.
- The battle for fullback will be controlled if Eldridge proves he can catch.
- Will be interesting to see what happens with the secondary. Do they find a way to get Smith back into one of the corner slots? Lots of talent brewing behind the current starters. Does Clayton get a second shot?
- We are very deep at defensive tackle.
- We are very deep at Wide Receiver.
- We are very deep at Running Back.
- We are very deep at Tight End.
- If some of the young talent matures in the secondary, we are very deep there, too.
- We are strong on the Offensive Line . . . but thin.
- We are untested at QB
- We are strong but thin at defensive end. Will be interesting to see how we address this. Shocking to me that we've not landed a top-flight DE recruit for 2007. I know we have RJ for 2008. Maybe that's why.
Discuss . . .
Defensive Ends
- Starters: Alonzo Dotzon, John Williams
- Back-ups: Auston English, Tim Johnson
- X-factors: Jeremy Beal (will they leave him here or move him to OLB), Alan David (would he consider returning to compete at a relatively thin position for next year?)
Defensive Tackles
- Starters: Demarcus Granger, Steven Coleman
- In the 4-man Rotation: Cory Bennett, Gerald McCoy (might as well be starters)
- X-factor: Adrian Taylor
Linebackers
- Starters: Curtis Lofton, Mike Reed, Ryan Reynolds
- Contributing Back-ups: Demarrio Pleasant, Lewis Baker
- X-factors: Jeremy Beal, Austin Box (if he graduates early), Nic Harris
Defensive Backs
- Starters: Reggie Smith, Lendy Holmes, Marcus Walker, Darrien Williams, Nic Harris (starting nickel back)
- Back-ups: D.J. Wolfe (dime starter)
- X-factors: Keenan Clayton and lots of exciting but untested red-shirt freshman
OFFENSE
Right Tackle:
- Starter: Trent Williams
- Back-up: Phil Loadholdt
- X-factor: Curtis Bailey (if he works hard, has a shot)
Guards:
- Starters: Duke Robinson, Brandon Walker
- Back-ups: Sherrone Moore, Brian Simmons
- X-factor: Chase Beeler, Phil Loadholdt
Center:
- Starter: Jon Cooper
- Back-up: Chase Beeler
- X-factor: Jason Hannon
Left Tackle:
- Starter: Branndon Braxton
- Back-up: Phil Loadholdt
- X-factor: Corey Brandon (if he gains the weight, he will compete)
Tight End:
- Starter: Joe Jon Finley
- Back-ups, contributing significantly: Jermaine Gresham
- Bocking situations: Brody Eldridge
Wide Receivers:
- Starters: Malcom Kelly, Juaquin Iglesias, Manuel Johnson
- Back-ups: Adron Tunnell*(could start), Quentin Chaney, Fred Strong
- X-factors: Demarco Murray, Brandon Caleb
Fullback:
- Starter: Brody Eldridge
- Back-up: Matt Clapp
- X-factor: Alan Davis
Running Backs:
- Starter: Allen Patrick
- Back-ups (tough battle): Chris Brown
- X-factors: Adrian Peterson, Demarco Murray, Mossis Madu
Quarterback: (Who can predict this one?)
- Starter: Joey Halzle
- Back-up: Sam Bradford
- X-factor: Keith Nichol
SPECIAL TEAMS:
will remain unchanged, with a few exceptions:
- Michael Cohen will be full-time punter
- X-factors on PR/KR - Mossis Madu, Demarco Murray
COMMENTARY:
- Obviously, the QB race will be fascinating and the most crucial.
- The battle for the open LB positions will be fierce.
- The battle for Messner's vacated tackle spot will be interesting.
- The battle for fullback will be controlled if Eldridge proves he can catch.
- Will be interesting to see what happens with the secondary. Do they find a way to get Smith back into one of the corner slots? Lots of talent brewing behind the current starters. Does Clayton get a second shot?
- We are very deep at defensive tackle.
- We are very deep at Wide Receiver.
- We are very deep at Running Back.
- We are very deep at Tight End.
- If some of the young talent matures in the secondary, we are very deep there, too.
- We are strong on the Offensive Line . . . but thin.
- We are untested at QB
- We are strong but thin at defensive end. Will be interesting to see how we address this. Shocking to me that we've not landed a top-flight DE recruit for 2007. I know we have RJ for 2008. Maybe that's why.
Discuss . . .