Thursday 4/3 Practice

[Vol865]

It's becoming a trend to read that McNeil was easily beat for a td catch.

Its because they are having him play press in one on one drills. Completely different than playing safety. (Not saying that he wont get beat at safety, just saying he isnt a CB)

 

[jarnol32]

I don't know why, but college defensive backs are dense when it comes to one fundamental--knowing when to turn and look for the ball. They almost never do it, which is why receivers catch passes all the time when they are fairly well covered--because the DB is looking at them when the ball arrives instead of having his head turned to find the ball. You see this on the 1-1 drills on this video: The WR makes a cut and heads for the back corner of the end zone--and the DBs are all looking at the WR when the ball arrives. You've got to recognize when the ball is likely to arrive--and find the ball.

That is a lot easier said than done. Turn your head to soon you miss a step and your beat, don't find it in time and you get flagged for pass interference. Corner is probably the most difficult position to play on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[Stevorino]

There's the speed we've all been hearing about.

What is speed?

 

[orangeluvr]

—Jones via Football Time

motivation!

 

[vole]

That's because a lot of players are taught to play the hands of the receiver. Also you can't touch the receiver these days so they can't really hand check them while they turn around.

Actually, you can push, shove and maul a receiver in the college game anywhere on the field- until the ball is in the air. You can't hold of course, but until the ball is in the air, contact is allowed. And that's why Butch seeks out bigger, more physical DB's.

It's the NFL where no contact is permitted 5 yards past the line of scrimmage.

 

[themicah85]

I don't know why, but college defensive backs are dense when it comes to one fundamental--knowing when to turn and look for the ball. They almost never do it, which is why receivers catch passes all the time when they are fairly well covered--because the DB is looking at them when the ball arrives instead of having his head turned to find the ball. You see this on the 1-1 drills on this video: The WR makes a cut and heads for the back corner of the end zone--and the DBs are all looking at the WR when the ball arrives. You've got to recognize when the ball is likely to arrive--and find the ball.

Receivers are strong, fast, have a clear advantage in the games rules and know when and where theyre going. Theyre also usually bigger and if youre playing Tennessee the last few years have had 10 seconds to get some separation. The defensive back just has to try to keep up and make their job as hard as possible. Not that ive been overly impressed with our defensive backfield in some time, our overall defense has just not been very good and it hasn't made their day any easier. Hopefully that's changing, atleast it finally feels like it is.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

I noticed that the corner high-pointed the ball. The receiver drifted backwards when he jumped. Corner won. Keep playing the fundamentals like that and he will be fine out there (EM).

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

"Emmanuel Moseley is the one individual at corner that continually impresses. He's extremely competitive, fights for the ball in the air, is like a sponge - takes everything that Coach Martinez tells him (and) tries to apply it to his game. We just need to get him bigger and stronger to compete at a high level come August and then into September into football season. But I really like what he's bringing to the table." - CBJ

Yeah and Malik Foreman is looking like a solid backup for him too! I haven't heard much at all about Riyahd during Spring training though.

 

[Captain Mitch]

I'm kind of surprised they haven't talked much about Payne, I thought he was supposed to be really good.

 

[JRVFL]

What is speed?

It's been a long time since we've had that around here, so I had to look it up, but apparently it means:

1. 
   [A]the rate at which someone or something moves or travels
   
   the rate at which something happens or is done
   
   [C]the quality of being quick
   

I believe Moseley possesses [C]...

 

[JRVFL]

I'm kind of surprised they haven't talked much about Payne, I thought he was supposed to be really good.

He's seen increased 2nd team cornerback and nickleback reps, so that's something. He'll be good, just maybe not a world beater his first year or two.

 

[terrypedigo]

Jayson Swain ‏@JaysonSwain 7m
Worley's efficiency stood out big time today. Croom still continues to be one most improved offensive players.

What I seen in that minute didn't look all that good to me.