'19 TN OL Melvin McBride (Tennessee signee)

[m1al]

Was his highlights for the season.

I missed them, were they that bad?

 

[2xVol]

I missed them, were they that bad?

If putting a lineman on the ground every play is bad, then sure

 

[FranklinVol-615]

If putting a lineman on the ground every play is bad, then sure

Will start at guard as a freshman as long as he picks up the offense.

 

[NotoriousRPP]

Will start at guard as a freshman as long as he picks up the offense.

Carvin and R Johnson will start at guard next year. McBride will be in the two deep.

 

[BucVol98]

Carvin and R Johnson will start at guard next year. McBride will be in the two deep.

I think you're wrong about Johnson, he's been one of the worst linemen out there IMHO, I could see McBride beating him out if he can pick up blocking scheme once he gets to campus.

 

[swchandler1988]

I think you're wrong about Johnson, he's been one of the worst linemen out there IMHO, I could see McBride beating him out if he can pick up blocking scheme once he gets to campus.

To be fair, Johnson has done what he can filling in for Kennedy at center. Kennedy will start there next year, and that’ll leave Carvin, Johnson, J Johnson and Hall to fight over the guard spots

 

[Blake25p]

I like J.Johnson I think he has that dog in him he’s just really undersized right now.

 

[BucVol98]

To be fair, Johnson has done what he can filling in for Kennedy at center. Kennedy will start there next year, and that’ll leave Carvin, Johnson, J Johnson and Hall to fight over the guard spots

For me Jahmir might be the best one of the group if he can gain more weight and muscle, he's only like 285 trying to play in the SEC in the world of the 310+ nose tackles and held his own decently when healthy, and they say he is one of the stronger lineman already, Chance Hall is just never going to be what he once was pre-ACL injuries and Trey is most likely gone (although players keep posting like he is going to try to make another comeback), so we better hit the road and do some 'cruiting or we're going to be in the same boat next year.

 

[Rishvol]

I like J.Johnson I think he has that dog in him he’s just really undersized right now.

He gets whipped too much. If Hall didn't have a snap count I'm sure he would start over J Johnson

 

[TennGentry]

I think you're wrong about Johnson, he's been one of the worst linemen out there IMHO, I could see McBride beating him out if he can pick up blocking scheme once he gets to campus.

Sorry but Johnson is one of those guys that’s goes out there and does his job 50% of the time or less. Filling in at center shouldn’t allow for you to get beat like a drum every other play. I would expect to see a lot of freshman getting PT next year. I doubt Richmond starts again if he even sticks around.

 

[FranklinVol-615]

I think you're wrong about Johnson, he's been one of the worst linemen out there IMHO, I could see McBride beating him out if he can pick up blocking scheme once he gets to campus.

I could always be wrong. However, Johnson isn’t a SEC caliber player. This isn’t just my opinion either. McBride has natural talent, size, strength, and attitude for the position.

 

[BJWeeks]

I could always be wrong. However, Johnson isn’t a SEC caliber player. This isn’t just my opinion either. McBride has natural talent, size, strength, and attitude for the position.

I haven't seen anyone on Vols Oline SEC caliber.

 

[BucVol98]

Sorry but Johnson is one of those guys that’s goes out there and does his job 50% of the time or less. Filling in at center shouldn’t allow for you to get beat like a drum every other play. I would expect to see a lot of freshman getting PT next year. I doubt Richmond starts again if he even sticks around.

Agreed, I said the same thing about Ryan Johnson, I think Jahmir on the other hand has some potential if he can gain some more weight.

 

[FranklinVol-615]

I haven't seen anyone on Vols Oline SEC caliber.

Trey Smith at guard but that ship has probably sailed.

 

[FranklinVol-615]

I think we will see Morris and Wright (if he comes) at tackle. Kennedy at C. And some combo of McBride, Carvin and Hall at guard.

 

[BucVol98]

I think we will see Morris and Wright (if he comes) at tackle. Kennedy at C. And some combo of McBride, Carvin and Hall at guard.

I hope so, that sounds a lot better than who we've got out there at the moment.

 

[bignewt]

I think we will see Morris and Wright (if he comes) at tackle. Kennedy at C. And some combo of McBride, Carvin and Hall at guard.

That will be loads better.

 

[bpalmer28]

Will start at guard as a freshman as long as he picks up the offense.

He’s relatively new to football, so I can’t help but assume if technique will be an early issue. Otherwise, I agree.

Carvin and R Johnson will start at guard next year. McBride will be in the two deep.

That’s the likely scenario, but are desperate for strength upgrades. McBride could provide that. Guess we’ll see. It’s at least encouraging that we’re adding strength to the roster.

 

[InstrumentalVol]

Im seeing a lot about him going to flip to Arkansas

 

[LoveDD's]

I have a feeling this one will end up at Ark by February, I hope not

Edit^ @InstrmentalVol beat me there

 

[bignewt]

If so and we gain Wright I think we will be okay.

 

[bpalmer28]

Im seeing a lot about him going to flip to Arkansas

Did we stop recruiting him?

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Where is the Arkansas smoke coming from?

 

[bpalmer28]

If so and we gain Wright I think we will be okay.

That would be an excellent haul - Morris, Wright, and McBride or another big strong guard (if this Arkansas stuff has legs).

It’s true that it’s near impossible to compete in the SEC with true freshmen on the OL, but we won’t compete with the guys on the current roster either. I wouldn’t be surprised if we end up with 3 true freshmen in the OL next year. It isn’t likely but I wouldn’t be surprised

 

[yoyoyoyo]

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