Swain on the d-line

[Freak]

Caught the beginning of his show today. He sounded quite giddy about the defensive line play during the scrimmage.

"Oh man, that defensive line was a problem on Friday. I don't think we had a yard rushing. I don't remember a single yard that was gained by the offense." [we had several guys out on offense, so the defense had the advantage before you even snapped the ball].

 

[JFreak]

Ah yes the ol' pre-season conundrum. Is our O-line that bad or our D-line that good?

 

[DaddyChad]

Ah yes the ol' pre-season conundrum. Is our O-line that bad or our D-line that good?

Dline is that damn good. We’re so deep as well it’s going to be a fun year.

 

[JT3]

Dline is that damn good. We’re so deep as well it’s going to be a fun year.

Heard and Campbell didn't play. Think the Oline will be better than last year.

 

[Freak]

Dline is that damn good. We’re so deep as well it’s going to be a fun year.

Probably the group I'm most excited to watch this season. Hopefully our front seven is as dominant as we're hoping, which will take some pressure off of our inexperienced secondary.

 

[norrislakevol]

The D-Line is as talented as any other D-Line in the country. They are also coached by the best D-Line coach in the country.

 

[Freak]

The D-Line is as talented as any other D-Line in the country. They are also coached by the best D-Line coach in the country.

And, as @DaddyChad posted, we're deep. It's been a while since I remember having this much quality depth on the defensive line.

 

[norrislakevol]

And, as @DaddyChad posted, we're deep. It's been a while since I remember having this much quality depth on the defensive line.

Ainge said on this radio show today the Fulmer told him that Pierce reminded him of Leonard Little. High praise, and accurate IMO.

 

[Voltopia]

Rodney Garner and his boys are coming to the buffet hungry this year. And they are ready to feast. Believe that.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

We're 3-deep on the d-line with NFL players. I expect us to dominate every team we play this year.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

Definitely excited about the D-line. Best and deepest position group on the team sounds like, but is anyone else slightly concerned about the O-line depth? Our starting group seems solid but after that it seems like it gets a little dicey.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

I’m excited about the DL but I take swains opinions with a grain of salt. Wasn’t it this time last year he was saying Jabari Small was “him.”

 

[Oldvoldad]

Ainge said on this radio show today the Fulmer told him that Pierce reminded him of Leonard Little. High praise, and accurate IMO.

More like Miles Garrett but pretty dang good.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Caught the beginning of his show today. He sounded quite giddy about the defensive line play during the scrimmage.

"Oh man, that defensive line was a problem on Friday. I don't think we had a yard rushing. I don't remember a single yard that was gained by the offense." [we had several guys out on offense, so the defense had the advantage before you even snapped the ball].

If the O didn’t rush for a yard, why did Heupel single out Bishop as having a good scrimmage?

 

[madbamahater]

Gotta live in both Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia for defensive and offensive line recruiting. Of course, get the top talent in state and top talent nationally, but there is just something in the water and culture of that region that cranks out the best linemen. It's always been this way

MAKE SURE RODNEY GARNER RETIRES IN KNOXVILLE and spend whatever he wants and whatever it takes.

Auburn will be gunning for Garner again, once Freeze gets them going. Don't let Garner leave again, especially to a rival.......

 

[KTrain]

Ainge said on this radio show today the Fulmer told him that Pierce reminded him of Leonard Little. High praise, and accurate IMO.

Little was 6-3 Pierce 6-5, the big difference is Pearce wing spread, both great D-lineman. I look for Pearce to bat down or effect a lot of passes along with the sacks.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

More like Miles Garrett but pretty dang good.

Nah. James Pearce is not Myles Garrett. Nobody is. Garrett is a generational player in the mold of Reggie White and Bruce Smith. We'll probably not see another defensive end like Myles Garrett for another decade.

 

[VOLLeeann]

We're 3-deep on the d-line with NFL players. I expect us to dominate every team we play this year.

Optimistic!! You do you!

 

[cardvolfan]

Heard and Campbell didn't play. Think the Oline will be better than last year.

We also didn’t have Cooper early on. He’s the glue that makes it all work so well.

 

[cardvolfan]

Nah. James Pearce is not Myles Garrett. Nobody is. Garrett is a generational player in the mold of Reggie White and Bruce Smith. We'll probably not see another defensive end like Myles Garrett for another decade.

Pearce is a Junior. Way too early to make that claim. Also, too early to put them in the same class as White and Smith.

 

[Go Fight Win]

We have the best DL in the best league in CFB

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Ah yes the ol' pre-season conundrum. Is our O-line that bad or our D-line that good?

"Is my sister a bad kisser, or, is it just me?"

 

[RDU VOL#14]

If we can get pressure w/o blitzing we’re gonna be in good shape. Those conversions of 3rd and 6+ that have killed us are going to be a lot fewer and further between.

 

[Shirleyudontmeanthat]

Ainge said on this radio show today the Fulmer told him that Pierce reminded him of Leonard Little. High praise, and accurate IMO.

That’s a bold statement… before that ACL when he got rolled up on , LL was as good as I have ever seen for any team

 

[Shirleyudontmeanthat]

Nah. James Pearce is not Myles Garrett. Nobody is. Garrett is a generational player in the mold of Reggie White and Bruce Smith. We'll probably not see another defensive end like Myles Garrett for another decade.

lol , the only play more overrated than Garrett was Albert haynesworth. Sheesh