Because there is nothing impressive at all about our DT depth moving forward. We can't rely exclusively on Tuttle, McKenzie, and Piccou moving forward.
How about... (next year)
Tuttle - FR
McKenzie - FR
Picou - FR
Sawyers - So
Saulsberry - Sr
O. Williams - Sr
Mixon - So
OBrien - Jr
with possible moves of
Hendrix - So
Barnett - So
Vickers - So
Mosley - RsFr could still end up on the Dline
There's a good chance O'Brien, Mixon, and Saulsberry do nothing substantial this year.
I truly believe the coaches will keep Hendrix and Barnett at end unless they just can't keep their weight controlled. So I guess we will see on that front.
I've never been a fan of the idea of Mosley on the DL. I will need to actually see him be effective there before I will believe it.
I think (and hope) that the staff's plan is to improve the DT spot through 2015 recruiting, rather than plan to loot our promising SEC DE talent.
How about... (next year)
Tuttle - FR
McKenzie - FR
Picou - FR
Sawyers - So
Saulsberry - Sr
O. Williams - Sr
Mixon - So
OBrien - Jr
with possible moves of
Hendrix - So
Barnett - So
Vickers - So
Mosley - RsFr could still end up on the Dline
Still need 2 more in addition to that list, IMO. I'm starting to think we take 4, and then 3 in 2016. That gets us to 10 quality DTs...that's SEC depth. I still would really love to see us stay after DJ Jones. He would fit into Danny O's class, who will be the only junior next year. KMac, Tuttle, DJ, and Picou...yes, please!