Who replaces McCoy?

[DeadByDaylightFan]

Nimrod as you saw last night

 

[over60vol]

Seems like he got more targets last night after the Bru injury than all season.. hopefully that's a good sign he's ready to step up.

I like the idea of Warren getting more involved in the passing game and he is a pretty good blocker as well, but Bru was a special talent. He was like a linebacker that could block, catch and run.

 

[ftsandersvol]

I’m thinking maybe it’s you that should put the bottle down. You have no evidence of the garbage you are spewing unless you’re one of the medics that have worked with him last night or this morning. If so you shouldn’t be sharing that info. Anyone that speculates on this injury on this board are doing just that, speculating, and to scold another fan for not is absurd.

If it’s the same injury I had, which it looked almost identical to, with surgery, a cast, and rehab he’ll be as good as new.

 

[KnoxToTheBoro93]

I like the idea of Warren getting more involved in the passing game and he is a pretty good blocker as well, but Bru was a special talent. He was like a linebacker that could block, catch and run.

Jacob Warren has the best hands on the team to the naked eye he catches joes heaters all hands with ease.

 

[chrisvannoy]

I like the idea of Warren getting more involved in the passing game and he is a pretty good blocker as well, but Bru was a special talent. He was like a linebacker that could block, catch and run.

I agree, hopefully Bru comes back next year and can trust the ankle. But he's getting older and been in college a while so no one would knock him for testing the NFL.

 

[Smokey7]

Nimrod or Webb

 

[sami]

There is no receiver on the roster that can replace Bru’s physicality. He was our best option over the middle of the field as well. It is going to be a group effort. Perfect time for Webb, Nimrod, and Thornton to make the most of the opportunity.

We saw it a bit last night, but I think CJH is going to work Castles and Warren into the mix a lot more to try and replace some of Bru's physicality, and I'd also love to see Wright and Sampson used a bit split out wide. The bubble screen to Sampson could be a deadly weapon.

And I've said it elsewhere, but Dee Williams is just far too explosive a player to limit to occasional punt returns. Why not get him the ball in space via jet sweeps or bubble screens? Josh might have to get a bit more creative with the thinness at WR.

 

[GVol1966]

Hard to believe but it wasn’t mentioned in the OP or any of the replies.
Bru is an excellent blocker and that may factor in on who replace’s him

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

I think Nimrod and Webb can help, but Thornton is the most experienced and has a good combo of size and speed. I expect Keyon,Squirrel and Thornton to be the main 3 but Nimrod and Webb have shown they are capable. GBO

 

[Volfan1000]

Bru’s season is obviously over. I hope he can play football again. That was gruesome. Prayers to him.

Who replaces him on the outside? Looked like Nimrod was the first man up last night, but Thornton didn’t dress. When Thornton is back, is he moved to the outside to replace Bru or is he too slight to get off press coverage? Does Kaleb Webb factor in? He seems bigger and more physical than Nimrod, but Nimrod seems to get in before Webb. Maybe Webb is Keyton’s backup on the other side, but does he start practicing on the other side to compete for that spot?

There is talent available, but it’s inexperienced and unproven.

Thornton and Keyton will be relied on very heavily to replace McCoy's production.

 

[Rocky Top T]

We have no one who can replace Bru. Our most complete receiver. A Beast!

 

[Volfan76]

I like the idea of Warren getting more involved in the passing game and he is a pretty good blocker as well, but Bru was a special talent. He was like a linebacker that could block, catch and run.

This....warren has become very clutch and reliable.

 

[Volnanza]

Jacob Warren has the best hands on the team to the naked eye he catches joes heaters all hands with ease.

That was a beauty of pass and catch on his TD.

 

[Voljayton]

I'm on the Warren train with this one too. Bru may be irreplaceable but I think Warren is the closest we've got for that position.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

With an off week, I would say the receiver who has th best two weeks of practice is likely to start against TA&M.

 

[StickMan]

I wish people would stop acting like Bru will be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life

Wow. I think you accidentally replied to the wrong post.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

It helps that UGA’s tight end is the best player in college football.

Except that he isn’t the best player

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

The answer to your question is nobody

And that would be the wrong answer

 

[Vol_guy]

What are the chances we see 2 tight end sets?

 

[BACKDOC]

Bru’s season is obviously over. I hope he can play football again. That was gruesome. Prayers to him.

Who replaces him on the outside? Looked like Nimrod was the first man up last night, but Thornton didn’t dress. When Thornton is back, is he moved to the outside to replace Bru or is he too slight to get off press coverage? Does Kaleb Webb factor in? He seems bigger and more physical than Nimrod, but Nimrod seems to get in before Webb. Maybe Webb is Keyton’s backup on the other side, but does he start practicing on the other side to compete for that spot?

There is talent available, but it’s inexperienced and unproven.

I attended the UTSA game; I noticed that Thornton had some really nice athletic ability after the catch. The only problem; so far he has had problems making the catch. Hopefully he works those bugs out.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Except that he isn’t the best player

I’m sure there are a few to pick from that could easily be argued . I just happen to think he’s the best football player.

 

[jhcrane14]

There is no receiver on the roster that can replace Bru’s physicality. He was our best option over the middle of the field as well. It is going to be a group effort. Perfect time for Webb, Nimrod, and Thornton to make the most of the opportunity.

I agree, where we will miss him the most is in the screen and running game with his blocking. He was almost like having a tight end at wide receiver blocking. That will be sorely missed.

 

[vavolfan6]

Bru's physicality is unmatched and something I haven't seen in any other Vol receiver outside of Juan Jennings. Maybe Keyton can be a bit physical, but he has been a bit quiet this season. We certainly need Donte Thorton to step it up in a big way. I would like to see Nathan Leacock, but it seems they may be stashing him as a redshirt. Not sure.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I’m sure there are a few to pick from that could easily be argued . I just happen to think he’s the best football player.

He is definitely a top 5 player in the country.

 

[FBtime]

Nimrod needs to get on the jugs machine and crank it up. He dropped a beautiful (albeit a bullet) Milton pass that would have been a big 3rd down conversion