WoodsmanVol
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QB - If the OL is ineffective at pass blocking, the Butch will go with the QB having a combo of the fastest release, most accuracy, and fleetest feet.
Verdict: Dobb Goblin or Rifleman
RB - Lane is starving and acting like it, since the end of the KY game per coaches. Even with the cast, hes running with conviction. If the OL can run block even just marginally decently, Lane will get yards we often left on the field last year. Plus he has deceptive open field running we simply havent had a chance to see in game action yet. Hurd, no question, the guy is going to play and play significantly. With a decent OL, hes a threat to take the hog hide home and lock it in the closet every time he touches it. With a less than decent line, he will get the yards we couldnt get last season and some change. You will see why the Butch has the bull of the ring and ring of life practices. During games, we will see a lot of Get the hail out of my way or get stomped.
Verdict: Lane & Hurd as a tandem as well as inter-changeable parts. Lanes pass catching ability might mean more PT. Hurd might be just as good at catching but thats unknown and unproven yet.
With a decent OL, we will see periodic insertions of Young, Pickett (yes, him), and maybe Scott tire out DLs forced to chase smaller fast backs. And give our main guys some rest so they continue to pound and ground the defense. I refuse to write off Hill, I think we have an as yet underrated slam and bam runner in both him and Summerhill. So they may see diversion time where a main back is in with them but the back up gets the call.
WR - Quite frankly, it will be a case of pick your poison. To make things worse (better for us) is we will see why the WR coach wants WRs who can block. So when not terrifying DBs with the threat of their giving up big yardage, they will be knocking them down for the RBs.
Verdict: I honestly dont think that outside of Pearson and maybe North, that it matters who is in for passing situations. I dont think we ever had a corps like this in ages. Just select a group and rotate them if throwing deep. The DBs will just have to deal with constant fresh legs and the constant threat of yielding major yardage. Josh Smith and Jacob Carter will be our twin Zach Rogers, though not as prolific.
What about the defense? I really cant venture even speculation on them now. If they play well in general, we can easily be looking at an 8-4 season. Otherwise its 7-5. Less than adequate play, I dont even want to think about it. I do think we will have a defense that's genuinely wants to wipe the bad taste out of their mouth. And be the start of something very special. Thus I will dare to predict we will see a spirited defense unit that is out to put the hurt on some people. How well they do that is right now a big question mark.
To: Negavols and Haters - This is all speculation of a Tennessee football time hungry fan. If you dont like it, just ignore it. If you cant do that, just go ahead and do what you do. Were used to it.
Verdict: Dobb Goblin or Rifleman
RB - Lane is starving and acting like it, since the end of the KY game per coaches. Even with the cast, hes running with conviction. If the OL can run block even just marginally decently, Lane will get yards we often left on the field last year. Plus he has deceptive open field running we simply havent had a chance to see in game action yet. Hurd, no question, the guy is going to play and play significantly. With a decent OL, hes a threat to take the hog hide home and lock it in the closet every time he touches it. With a less than decent line, he will get the yards we couldnt get last season and some change. You will see why the Butch has the bull of the ring and ring of life practices. During games, we will see a lot of Get the hail out of my way or get stomped.
Verdict: Lane & Hurd as a tandem as well as inter-changeable parts. Lanes pass catching ability might mean more PT. Hurd might be just as good at catching but thats unknown and unproven yet.
With a decent OL, we will see periodic insertions of Young, Pickett (yes, him), and maybe Scott tire out DLs forced to chase smaller fast backs. And give our main guys some rest so they continue to pound and ground the defense. I refuse to write off Hill, I think we have an as yet underrated slam and bam runner in both him and Summerhill. So they may see diversion time where a main back is in with them but the back up gets the call.
WR - Quite frankly, it will be a case of pick your poison. To make things worse (better for us) is we will see why the WR coach wants WRs who can block. So when not terrifying DBs with the threat of their giving up big yardage, they will be knocking them down for the RBs.
Verdict: I honestly dont think that outside of Pearson and maybe North, that it matters who is in for passing situations. I dont think we ever had a corps like this in ages. Just select a group and rotate them if throwing deep. The DBs will just have to deal with constant fresh legs and the constant threat of yielding major yardage. Josh Smith and Jacob Carter will be our twin Zach Rogers, though not as prolific.
What about the defense? I really cant venture even speculation on them now. If they play well in general, we can easily be looking at an 8-4 season. Otherwise its 7-5. Less than adequate play, I dont even want to think about it. I do think we will have a defense that's genuinely wants to wipe the bad taste out of their mouth. And be the start of something very special. Thus I will dare to predict we will see a spirited defense unit that is out to put the hurt on some people. How well they do that is right now a big question mark.
To: Negavols and Haters - This is all speculation of a Tennessee football time hungry fan. If you dont like it, just ignore it. If you cant do that, just go ahead and do what you do. Were used to it.
