Vols arent far off on offense from being a winner

[BigOrangeTrain]

Maybe so. I can see where people might have an issue with Jancek and Martinez.

Bajakian on the other hand…

People that complain and moan about this offense crack me up. As if they could have possibly seen enough of the offense to even have anything to complain and moan about. Newsflash: Unless you've watched Cincy's 2011 and 2012 seasons in their entirety, you haven't even seen a third of what the playbook looks like yet. I'm quite sure of that. As with almost every offense ever thought up, there's nothing fundamentally wrong with it. It's an amalgamation of two proven and successful systems: spread-and-shred on the ground and West Coast through the air. But when we can't execute even the most simple of plays, there's not an offense on this planet that would look good. People were so surprised to see the offensive innovation in the 2nd half of the Georgia game, but there was nothing new about it. Players simply started executing their assignments, and what do you know, it worked.

Give the offense some time. Unlike our defense so far, it's proven.

I just don't understand why Cheney was let go. It's not like he did a bad job.

 

[NashVOL93]

I just don't understand why Cheney was let go. It's not like he did a bad job.

That's fair. I do think the ground game was criminally underused with him, but I liked Chaney too fwiw. I can tell you exactly why he was let go, though. Bajakian is the brains behind the Butch Jones offensive process and has been his right-hand man for quite some time. They're firmly entrenched together and you don't get one without the other, ergo Chaney got the pink slip. It is what it is. I thought he did a good job here.

 

[Face]

The weird thing is that the defense looked very promising coming into this season with the exception of the Oregon blowout. The D did a bang-up job on South Carolina and a decent-to-good one on Georgia.

So what's changed?

We have no depth. The grind of the season is taking it's toll. D players simply can't be out there 70 snaps a game and still be effective, especially when we're about to play our 7th top 15 team of the year.

 

[KingtUT]

So we're talking just defense? Not offense and defense?

Defense is all im talking about. Seems like people are very quick to lay the blame on the DC and I think you have to consider who has made us look bad and consider the talent level were dealing with. Sure the DC could probably make some schematic improvements but I think the biggest problem is the lack of speed.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

All blame? Not a chance. Some blame... that's where I can't get the rose colored glasses folks to even dip their toes in.

Exactly.

Richt is every bit as loyal to his assistants as Fulmer was, so it wasn't as though the decision was made lightly.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

Maybe so. I can see where people might have an issue with Jancek and Martinez.

Bajakian on the other hand…

People that complain and moan about this offense crack me up. As if they could have possibly seen enough of the offense to even have anything to complain and moan about. Newsflash: Unless you've watched Cincy's 2011 and 2012 seasons in their entirety, you haven't even seen a third of what the playbook looks like yet. I'm quite sure of that. As with almost every offense ever thought up, there's nothing fundamentally wrong with it. It's an amalgamation of two proven and successful systems: spread-and-shred on the ground and West Coast through the air. But when we can't execute even the most simple of plays, there's not an offense on this planet that would look good. People were so surprised to see the offensive innovation in the 2nd half of the Georgia game, but there was nothing new about it. Players simply started executing their assignments, and what do you know, it worked.

Give the offense some time. Unlike our defense so far, it's proven.

There have been way too many dropped passes, missed assignments in blocking, wrong routes, bad passes, Neal trying to bounce every play to the outside the first few games, and an underwhelming offensive line performance to start complain much about the offense.

The defense however...it's real simple.

Lack of talent doesn't explain away lousy tackling technique across the board and the complete ineptitude of these DB's to widen their angle of pursuit so that they can actually be in position to make a tackle when a player breaks into the backfield.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

We have no depth. The grind of the season is taking it's toll. D players simply can't be out there 70 snaps a game and still be effective, especially when we're about to play our 7th top 15 team of the year.

I totally agree that there is a lack of depth but the last two games have effectively been over by half time.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

Who are the defensive players on our team that are going to the NFL? Please tell me.

10/08/2013 - 2014 NFL DRAFT WEEK 6 STOCK REPORT, NFL PROSPECTS WHO HELPED THEMSELVES: DT Daniel McCullers, Tennessee...Despite its top two rushers sidelined due to injury, Georgia ran for 238 yards against Tennessee on Saturday en route to the 34-31 overtime victory. But it was still a positive performance by McCullers who showed why some view him as a top-50 prospect for May's NFL Draft. He is a double-team magnet with his massive frame and overall length, but he has above average natural power to overwhelm single blocks and win 1-on-1 matchups.
McCullers has shown improved awareness and uses his eyes better to track and make plays against the run, although most times he just doesn't get there in time. He has tight hips and struggles to freely move laterally which inhibits his overall range. But that's not his game, McCullers is a short-area defender who clogs the middle and can handle multiple blockers while still making plays against the run whether lined up as a nose tackle or outside the guard's shoulder. - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com

08/29/2013 - TOP TENNESSEE PROSPECTS FOR THE 2014 NFL DRAFT: 4. ILB A.J. Johnson (6-2, 240, 4.73)*...Despite his impressive statistics, Johnson is very much a work in progress. He is quick to attack the line of scrimmage but struggles disengaging from blocks, dropping his head on contact and too often winding up on the turf. The change to the 4-3 should protect him blockers and cater to Johnson's athleticism, potentially resulting in even more impressive statistics for the talented linebacker. A better athlete than football player at this stage of his career, Johnson must improve in the finer aspects of his position to earn the draft-day grade that his talent and production would seem to warrant. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com

And I would bet that Moore, Randolph, and McNeil get looks from NFL scouts as late round selections because the talent is there.

I thought a little bit of actual football knowledge would help this morning.

You're welcome.

 

[KingtUT]

10/08/2013 - 2014 NFL DRAFT WEEK 6 STOCK REPORT, NFL PROSPECTS WHO HELPED THEMSELVES: DT Daniel McCullers, Tennessee...Despite its top two rushers sidelined due to injury, Georgia ran for 238 yards against Tennessee on Saturday en route to the 34-31 overtime victory. But it was still a positive performance by McCullers who showed why some view him as a top-50 prospect for May's NFL Draft. He is a double-team magnet with his massive frame and overall length, but he has above average natural power to overwhelm single blocks and win 1-on-1 matchups.
McCullers has shown improved awareness and uses his eyes better to track and make plays against the run, although most times he just doesn't get there in time. He has tight hips and struggles to freely move laterally which inhibits his overall range. But that's not his game, McCullers is a short-area defender who clogs the middle and can handle multiple blockers while still making plays against the run whether lined up as a nose tackle or outside the guard's shoulder. - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com

08/29/2013 - TOP TENNESSEE PROSPECTS FOR THE 2014 NFL DRAFT: 4. ILB A.J. Johnson (6-2, 240, 4.73)*...Despite his impressive statistics, Johnson is very much a work in progress. He is quick to attack the line of scrimmage but struggles disengaging from blocks, dropping his head on contact and too often winding up on the turf. The change to the 4-3 should protect him blockers and cater to Johnson's athleticism, potentially resulting in even more impressive statistics for the talented linebacker. A better athlete than football player at this stage of his career, Johnson must improve in the finer aspects of his position to earn the draft-day grade that his talent and production would seem to warrant. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com

And I would bet that Moore, Randolph, and McNeil get looks from NFL scouts as late round selections because the talent is there.

I thought a little bit of actual football knowledge would help this morning.

You're welcome.

Well since its Dan Brugler and Rob Rang, I stand corrected. :no::no::no::no::no:

You'll notice they even agree.

Our number 1 LB running a smooth 4.73 explains a little bit. That number is probably less than actual. We need some 4.5 and 4.6 LB's. They are out there.

 

[DeusExMachina]

I'll be happy to pass judgement on Jancek and Martinez.

They were fired from UGA with much better talent than they are working with now, why should we expect better results with lesser talent on their second go through the SEC?

Even with the poor QB play and underachieving offensive line, the two most glaring problems on this team from a game day performance standpoint has been on defense and particularly the secondary.

It isn't just the last two weeks either. WKY and S. AL both put up nearly 400 yards.

FYI, your screen name makes anything you say completely irrelevant.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

The best way to improve our defense now, it long sustained offensive drives. With the lack of depth, we need to rest them early and often. They hold their own when the offense sustains drives. Second best thing is to reverse the turnovers. The last few weeks, we went from getting turnovers to commiting them.

 

[rlstone11]

Our guys can't tackle in space and are slow. We don't have the depth to run an effective nickle or dime formation. It's not that it's inadequate DC it's an inadequate roster. Our guys can't come up and close on tackles, D-line is slow and can't pass rush, LB's can't cover flats, they can't contain edges, and we have a CB who stays in the burned unit. All the DC can do is develop a scheme it's up to the players to be athletes and make plays

Dont we have 2 converted DBs playing LB? I cant imagine they're that slow. Defense has to read the plays too and react and take good angles, then tackle when they get there. This isnt happening enough. Also our LEO spot hasnt produced enough. Corey Miller (80) has been pretty good. Needed another big tackle to play by shade tree. 97 gives heart but is just outmanned physically and talent wise. I dont even know what to say about the secondary. Looks like losing Riyahd Jones was big. Add the no Maggitt sighting and those two spots have been costly. Still better than Sunseri D!

 

[ChattanoogaVols]

and Georgia - UGA is so much more talented than this team it isnt even funny

just having Amurray vs our QB situation is enough for an impartial observer to say we had no chance in that game

Very true. Good point.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

FYI, your screen name makes anything you say completely irrelevant.

Seems you are one of the few here who can't pick up on the irony of that screen name.

Quit listening to so much German industrial music and try to obtain a sense of humor.

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

Well since its Dan Brugler and Rob Rang, I stand corrected. :no::no::no::no::no:

You'll notice they even agree.

Our number 1 LB running a smooth 4.73 explains a little bit. That number is probably less than actual. We need some 4.5 and 4.6 LB's. They are out there.

Of course you're right.

CBS sports and NFL draft scout doesn't know as much as you.

Yet another jackass enabler who can't admit there may be some flaws in the best staff in America.

Do you wait to call in to Vol calls faithfully and then have nothing to say except " go Big Orange" every week as well?