'18 TN OT Max Wray

[de1conley]

I was under the impression Smith would be a tackle. Thanks for the info.

He's been told he'll be working at RG per my source and also reported by Volquest last week as they raved about him in the weight room.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

I'm also pretty sure I remember reading that he'd start off at OT this spring and see how that went for him first of all.

I'm sure just like most of our other linemen he will be cross trained at G and T.

 

[BigZiti09]

Pretty sure I heard yesterday from Hyams he would start at tackle and all lineman were going to be cross trained.

 

[volfaninpa]

So, who are the 5 lineman who start the season?

 

[Kristy*]

I'm also pretty sure I remember reading that he'd start off at OT this spring and see how that went for him first of all.

Yep.

“He’ll start off at left tackle,” Wells said during his first interview as the Vols’ offensive line coach. “No, he will not start. But he’ll start off at left tackle, and then we’ll see where he goes as the spring goes on.”

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

So, who are the 5 lineman who start the season?

LT- Richmond
LG- Boulware
C- Thomas
RG- Jones
RT- Hall

My guess. I could also see Smith taking Boulware's spot at LG.

 

[Biopsyman]

LT- Richmond
LG- Boulware
C- Thomas
RG- Jones
RT- Hall

My guess. I could also see Smith taking Boulware's spot at LG.

Just keep Kendrick away from at tackle position

 

[Kristy*]

LT- Richmond
LG- Boulware
C- Thomas
RG- Jones
RT- Hall

My guess. I could also see Smith taking Boulware's spot at LG.

Why not Robertson?

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Why not Robertson?

I just think Boulware and Smith are more talented. Certainly a good problem to have though.

 

[KBVol]

LT- Richmond
LG- Boulware
C- Thomas
RG- Jones
RT- Hall

My guess. I could also see Smith taking Boulware's spot at LG.

No Jashon Robertson?

Edit: didn't see that Kristy asked same question. Saw your response

 

[Kristy*]

I just think Boulware and Smith are more talented. Certainly a good problem to have though.

Wow. I thought you just forgot him. I think Robertson's spot is locked in. A senior who's been a starter for all 3 years he's been here. I don't see any way he loses his spot other than to injury.

 

[hibbs]

I just think Boulware and Smith are more talented. Certainly a good problem to have though.

Cole Cublic was quoted during the bowl game as saying Robertson is one of the best guards in the SEC and we plan on sitting him during his senior year in your scenario?

 

[scvolfan7]

Guys...we have offensive line depth again :')

 

[de1conley]

LT- Richmond
LG- Boulware
C- Thomas
RG- Jones
RT- Hall

My guess. I could also see Smith taking Boulware's spot at LG.

LG is Jashon no questioning that at all until he's hurt or gone.

 

[de1conley]

Smith has been impressive in film study and in weight room work and some think he will make a push at guard right out of the gate
Volquest War Room 3/10/17

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Wow. I thought you just forgot him. I think Robertson's spot is locked in. A senior who's been a starter for all 3 years he's been here. I don't see any way he loses his spot other than to injury.

lol I actually thought he graduated and was trying to save face.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Man, this a good problem to have, but Jack Jones needs to be on the field. He is so talented and has that mean streak also. Boulware also has shown the ability to make plays when he's been in. You just have to wonder where Trey plays when he's ready. Does JJ move to center next year and Trey take over at LG, Boulware at RG? I think Richmond will lock down the LT position for the next couple of years. If Hall is healthy, he seems to have the RT locked in also.

 

[volfaninpa]

So, based on what we are hearing and the depth chart currently looks like:

Guards: Robertson, Jones, Boulware, Trey Smith, Kendrick.

Centers: Thomas, Jones, Locklear

Tackles: Richmond, Hall, Tatum, Johnson, Niehaus, Calbert, Brooks

Am I missing anybody?

 

[E20volfan]

Devonte Brooks at tackle I believe

 

[volfaninpa]

Devonte Brooks at tackle I believe

Thanks, I edited my post.

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

Devonte Brooks at tackle I believe

When did that happen?

 

[TheHound]

This conversation belongs in the football talk thread.

 

[SD189]

When did that happen?

It was announced a while back.

 

[drvenner]

This conversation belongs in the football talk thread.

Are you crazy? That thread is exclusively for pissing contests, farting dogs, arguments over who botched the AD hire the worst and disparaging remarks about other posters.

C'mon man!!

 

[dyllisvol42]

This conversation belongs in the football talk thread.

You belong in the football thread!!!!