'18 TN DL Greg Emerson (UT commit 7/3/17)

[Nash_Vol97]

Has Pruitt made contact with this kid?

He’s in town on an official visit today.

 

[wmcovol]

I don't think Tennessee has real good 4-3 talent. DEs aren't quick enough for 4-3 DEs, DTs are mostly NTs (Kmac and Tuttle are NTs), Tennessee has 3 MLBer (Kirkland, Bituli and ignot) and Only 1 can play in 4-3 but 2 can play in 3-4. Short fall is OLb. Tennessee has no real difference makers as OLb.

I think the move to 3-4 would be easier than most recall under Dooley and the worst DC we'd seen until Shoop. Surely Pruitt is far better teacher than Sinseri.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

I don't think Tennessee has real good 4-3 talent. DEs aren't quick enough for 4-3 DEs, DTs are mostly NTs (Kmac and Tuttle are NTs), Tennessee has 3 MLBer (Kirkland, Bituli and ignot) and Only 1 can play in 4-3 but 2 can play in 3-4. Short fall is OLb. Tennessee has no real difference makers as OLb.

I think the move to 3-4 would be easier than most recall under Dooley and the worst DC we'd seen until Shoop. Surely Pruitt is far better teacher than Sinseri.

I think Sapp will be a beast in 3-4.

 

[scvolfan7]

I think Sapp will be a beast in 3-4.

Bituli as well

 

[Vols_14]

Darrel Taylor reminds me of Brian Orakpo. I think he would be a beast as a OLB in a 3-4

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Darrel Taylor reminds me of Brian Orakpo. I think he would be a beast as a OLB in a 3-4

Great post.

I made the same comparison a year ago. Darrell Taylor is a Brian Orakpo clone. He's made for the 3-4 as an OLB.

I think he'll flourish under Pruitt.

 

[Vols_14]

Great post.

I made the same comparison a year ago. Darrell Taylor is a Brian Orakpo clone. He's made for the 3-4 as an OLB.

I think he'll flourish under Pruitt.

****

 

[jordan4vols]

Great post.

I made the same comparison a year ago. Darrell Taylor is a Brian Orakpo clone. He's made for the 3-4 as an OLB.

I think he'll flourish under Pruitt.

😂. Telling a poster great comment while trying to act like you realized said comparison a full year ago. You never cease to amaze D4H

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

😂. Telling a poster great comment while trying to act like you realized said comparison a full year ago. You never cease to amaze D4H

Great minds think alike.


But the greatest mind thinks of it first.

 

[Vols_14]

Great minds think alike.


But the greatest mind thinks of it first.

Kill me 😭

 

[butchna]

I don't think Tennessee has real good 4-3 talent. DEs aren't quick enough for 4-3 DEs, DTs are mostly NTs (Kmac and Tuttle are NTs), Tennessee has 3 MLBer (Kirkland, Bituli and ignot) and Only 1 can play in 4-3 but 2 can play in 3-4. Short fall is OLb. Tennessee has no real difference makers as OLb.

I think the move to 3-4 would be easier than most recall under Dooley and the worst DC we'd seen until Shoop. Surely Pruitt is far better teacher than Sinseri.

Seen it mostly the same way. Cept I see Tuttle as a 3-4 DE. It's almost like Butch,Jancek and Shoop recruited ideal 3-4 components and shoved them into a weak 4-2-5. I think Taylor would kill it as an OLB...same with Matt Butler. A healthy year as an ILB could really benefit Kirkland in the draft imo.

 

[PA Vol]

Seen it mostly the same way. Cept I see Tuttle as a 3-4 DE. It's almost like Butch,Jancek and Shoop recruited ideal 3-4 components and shoved them into a weak 4-2-5. I think Taylor would kill it as an OLB...same with Matt Butler. A healthy year as an ILB could really benefit Kirkland in the draft imo.

Butler came here at 270 and was project to eventually slide inside. That kid keeps his hand in the dirt all day in a 3-4.

 

[butchna]

Butler came here at 270 and was project to eventually slide inside. That kid keeps his hand in the dirt all day in a 3-4.

He wanted to play DE. Bulked up unnaturally to help with depth. Now he can shed and beast out at OLB.

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

Bunch of defensive recruits from the last couple of years will be turning in their transfer papers after spring ball, I’m guessing. Especially along the line.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

He wanted to play DE. Bulked up unnaturally to help with depth. Now he can shed and beast out at OLB.

That’s not how it happened at all. He came in around 260-270 because it was pretty natural weight for him (that’s before a college S&C program), said he was willing to and could play anywhere on the DL, and played pretty much exclusively at DE this year.

A lot of people saw him as a 3 technique DT a year or two down the road. He’ll be a 3-4 DE this year. They might stand him up in some pass rushing situations from time to time, but he doesn’t really fit the mold of the OLBs we’ve seen in Pruitt’s systems at UGA or Bama.

Plus, we’re gonna need him with his hand in the dirt in 2019. Losing a lot of guys on the DL after 2018 and our 2016 and 2017 DL classes didn’t bring in much depth to replace a lot of those guys.

 

[butchna]

That’s not how it happened at all. He came in around 260-270 because it was pretty natural weight for him (that’s before a college S&C program), said he was willing to and could play anywhere on the DL, and played pretty much exclusively at DE this year.

A lot of people saw him as a 3 technique DT a year or two down the road. He’ll be a 3-4 DE this year. They might stand him up in some pass rushing situations from time to time, but he doesn’t really fit the mold of the OLBs we’ve seen in Pruitt’s systems at UGA or Bama.

Plus, we’re gonna need him with his hand in the dirt in 2019. Losing a lot of guys on the DL after 2018 and our 2016 and 2017 DL classes didn’t bring in much depth to replace a lot of those guys.

I remember differently. I assume the new coaches will find the best spot for him.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

I don't think Tennessee has real good 4-3 talent. DEs aren't quick enough for 4-3 DEs, DTs are mostly NTs (Kmac and Tuttle are NTs), Tennessee has 3 MLBer (Kirkland, Bituli and ignot) and Only 1 can play in 4-3 but 2 can play in 3-4. Short fall is OLb. Tennessee has no real difference makers as OLb.

I think the move to 3-4 would be easier than most recall under Dooley and the worst DC we'd seen until Shoop. Surely Pruitt is far better teacher than Sinseri.

The big concern will be depth. I don’t doubt that we’ve got 11 guys we can put on the field to run a 3-4. But idk if we’ll be 2 or 3 guys deep at some positions like OLB or DE with guys who can play and be effective in a 4-3.

For a lot of guys who were recruited for the 4-3 specifically, it will be interesting to see what happens. I’m not really sure how exactly guys like Picou, Bennett, Thaxton, Page, Reid, or even Sapp fit in to a 3-4.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

I remember differently. I assume the new coaches will find the best spot for him.

lol we’ll see, butchna

 

[LaagerVol]

I think Sapp will be a beast in 3-4.

Where do you put Sapp in a 3-4?

 

[PA Vol]

Where do you put Sapp in a 3-4?

Will would be my guess.

Edit: Taylor at Jack, Bituli and Kirkland at Sam and Mike

 

[amillz]

The big concern will be depth. I don’t doubt that we’ve got 11 guys we can put on the field to run a 3-4. But idk if we’ll be 2 or 3 guys deep at some positions like OLB or DE with guys who can play and be effective in a 4-3.

For a lot of guys who were recruited for the 4-3 specifically, it will be interesting to see what happens. I’m not really sure how exactly guys like Picou, Bennett, Thaxton, Page, Reid, or even Sapp fit in to a 3-4.

I could see Reid bulking up and playing inside. Thaxton could be an OLB as an edge rusher. Picou and Bennett could both play end in 3-4 as they are like quick DT's. Page and Sapp are better 4-3 LB's.

 

[butchna]

lol we’ll see, butchna

“We’ll see” if they’ll find the best spot for him? Think they won’t? :huh:

 

[volinexile17]

You all are crazy. Our guys in the front 7 are absolutely 4-2/3 guys. We only have a handful that could legit play in a 3-4. Kmac only nose tackle. Bituli only linebacker big enough. DEs way too small.

 

[LaagerVol]

Will would be my guess.

Edit: Taylor at Jack, Bituli and Kirkland at Sam and Mike

I think Pruitt wants bigger LBs across the board. There are some tweezers on the team now like Sapp, Reid, Page, Gray. Can any of those guys play SS (star) in the new scheme?

I think Pruitt will transition to 3-4 anyway and use his best guys. Doubtful we will be in a true 3-4 all year. I think we will see 4-3 and 3-4 looks.

 

[LaagerVol]

I could see Reid bulking up and playing inside. Thaxton could be an OLB as an edge rusher. Picou and Bennett could both play end in 3-4 as they are like quick DT's. Page and Sapp are better 4-3 LB's.

Agree with this but I wonder if Thaxton has the athleticism to play OLB.

Seems like we have LOTS of 3-4 DE types on the roster but not many NG or OLB types.