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[Weezer]

That makes me happy! What if we had a Theo on the DL, at LB and in the secondary???

Year 2 in the system, I think it's entirely possible we see the light come on for several defensive players.

 

[SweetasSoda]

The WR position is deep. I think the staff is going to be challenged to get as many of them playing time as possible.

Challenged to spread the TDs around!

 

[Enki_Amenra]

I have the day off, and nobody is talking football when it’s a week away. Tell me who y’all expect to be the surprise difference maker like Theo was last year. Offense of defense. Returning or freshman.

DC Banks:

We’ve made a ton of progress to this point in learning the system compared to a year ago. We’ve obviously got some new guys in the program. But we’re definitely ahead of where we were a year ago.

*I think Tyler Baron has had a good camp for us. Tamarion McDonald has done a good job, along with Jaylen McCollough and Trevon Flowers. Byron Young has taken another step. We’re excited to see all of those guys.

*Banks on #Vols’ DB starters: Obviously, we have some veterans in the secondary who have played a lot. But all of those guys have been interchangeable throughout the fall. We feel pretty good that McDonald, Flowers and McCollough will be out there.

*I think Tamarion McDonald has always been a talented kid. Every snap he took last year was an investment, and now he’s starting to see the fruit from that. We’re excited about him. He’s a big-bodied kid who can run. We think he has a chance to be a good player for us.

*Kamal Hadden has really worked hard. We’re excited to see him play next week. Christian Charles has been a warrior. His overall grasp of the package has improved greatly. Both of those guys are going to contribute.

*Banks on DB rotation: We’re going to play guys. Like I told them in the first meeting, you get what you deserve. We feel like we’ve made some strides in that area to develop some depth, but we’ll see next Thursday night who’s ready to go.

*We’re excited about Joshua Josephs and James Pearce. Those guys have been as good as advertised in terms of their athleticism and length. We anticipate them playing. I think they’ll contribute. How much? We’ll see. But we’re counting on those guys.

*I feel a ton better about the LB depth, to be honest. Juwan Mitchell has a better grasp of the defense. He’s been good. I think he’s in a good place. But with Jeremy Banks, Beasley, “Pakk” Garland and Page, we have enough guys to keep guys fresh.

*We like Wesley Walker a ton. Andre Turrentine is a bit younger, so he’s working his way through it, like most freshmen. Walker has a little bit more of a veteran mentality. We expect him to contribute, really have a chance to help this defense.

 

[SSVol]

They said they're going to try to have a steady rotation of 8 guys. That's crazy, compared to what we looked like last year.

Uh oh. Wasn't that the complaint under Jermy...that we subbed our WRs too much?

 

[RiseToTheTop]

I think Callaway is ahead of Squirrel atm. But Squirrel will definitely play.

Squirrel is def one of the 8 but yeh youre prob right. Lots of talent in that room.

 

[Weezer]

They said they're going to try to have a steady rotation of 8 guys. That's crazy, compared to what we looked like last year.

I kind of wonder if we try to RS Nimrod and Webb? I know they're excited about White, so barring injury, I expect we see special packages for him.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Year 2 in the system, I think it's entirely possible we see the light come on for several defensive players.

I do too… Still can’t understand why the national media keeps acting like our defense will be the same when they always assume teams will improve the next year in a system.

 

[bigorange]

The Smokies are wearing these uniforms Saturday to benefit @WeBackPat

 

[SweetasSoda]

DC Banks:

So which one are you picking???

 

[BigSteve09]

Uh oh. Wasn't that the complaint under Jermy...that we subbed our WRs too much?

I can think of some other complaints

 

[RiseToTheTop]

i think Wesley Walker may be one of those guys to step into a role to fill that void left by Theo's departure. He could play a few diff spots though. They love him.

 

[Weezer]

If BY lives up to the hype, I think he'll easily be the most electric player on defense.

 

[MarcoVol]

They said they're going to try to have a steady rotation of 8 guys. That's crazy, compared to what we looked like last year.

Tried that last year too. Hopefully everyone can continue to earn snaps this year.

Golesh on how many will play:

"I don't have a number. I feel like we're two-deep, two-and-a-half-deep there. A year ago, I felt like we started that way, and then I did not feel that way after we started conference play. So, the hope is that we can be at eight guys that can roll through, that can keep us fresh, so we can play as fast as we possibly can. But that would be the goal, is to have seven to eight that can go. I feel like we do at this point."

 

[Enki_Amenra]

So which one are you picking???

James Pearce. I think he's gonna have some very good plays for us on defense.

 

[BigSteve09]

I have the day off, and nobody is talking football when it’s a week away. Tell me who y’all expect to be the surprise difference maker like Theo was last year. Offense of defense. Returning or freshman.

McDonald is the name that everyone keeps talking about. Him or getting Mitchell back and Mitchell just being a dependable defender/tackler.

 

[SweetasSoda]

i think Wesley Walker may be one of those guys to steps into a role to fill that void left by Theo. He could play a few diff spots though. They love him.

From their comments, what stands out the most when they talk about him?

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

It’s crazy what people wore back then. This is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with their “gang” the wild bunch

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After robbing a train they may take in the opera

While I agree to what you are saying Bass……they look a lot better that what I see a lot of people wearing today.

 

[BigSteve09]

Tried that last year too. Hopefully everyone can continue to earn snaps this year.

Golesh on how many will play:

"I don't have a number. I feel like we're two-deep, two-and-a-half-deep there. A year ago, I felt like we started that way, and then I did not feel that way after we started conference play. So, the hope is that we can be at eight guys that can roll through, that can keep us fresh, so we can play as fast as we possibly can. But that would be the goal, is to have seven to eight that can go. I feel like we do at this point."

That Ole Miss-Bama back-to-back really ate into our depth.

 

[SSVol]

I can think of some other complaints

That's fair.

 

[BigSteve09]

If BY lives up to the hype, I think he'll easily be the most electric player on defense.

They keep mentioning our edge guys. One of them is going to go beast mode this year I think. We really, really need that to be the case. But the way they're talking about the edge guys is giving me hope.

 

[SweetasSoda]

James Pearce. I think he's gonna have some very good plays for us on defense.

Would be so nice to get another Barnett!

 

[JT3]

I like our LB rotation this year. Banks and Mitchell should be good. I think Beasley will be better, and Page is at least serviceable. Next year could be challenging because we lose at least 3 of those IIRC.

I think Banks and Beasley could come back for 1 more year. This is definitely Page and Mitchell final year.

 

[Weezer]

I think Banks and Beasley could come back for 1 more year. This is definitely Page and Mitchell final year.

I don't think Banks comes back. I think he enters the draft.

 

[JT3]

Hyatt is the slot man, taking Velus' role.

Wide receiver (X)
1. Cedric Tillman (R-Sr.)
2. Jimmy Holiday (Jr.)
3. Chas Nimrod (Fr.)

Wide receiver (Z)
1a. Bru McCoy (R-Jr.)
1b. Walker Merrill (Fr.)
2. Ramel Keyton (Sr.)
3. Kaleb Webb (Fr.)

Wide receiver (Y)
1. Jalin Hyatt (Jr.)
2a. Jimmy Calloway (R-Soph.)
2b. Squirrel White (Fr.)

AP mentioned on the 2 minute drill that the staff could move Hyatt outside and play Calloway in the slot if Bru is not eligible.

 

[JT3]

I don't think Banks comes back. I think he enters the draft.

I agree. This is probably his last year especially if he has another solid season.