The Cornerbacks....who starts?

[orangebloodgmc]

I have question. Given that our first opponent is a running team, how strong a consideration would it be for both starting CBs to be relatively physical guys known for their tackling?

What are the chances that for that first game, they would move Gaulden there (as someone here mentioned), or go with Buchanan, or Shamburger, or D.J. Henderson?

Or maybe I'm wrong and GTECH will put enough WR's on the field to remind us that the CB's main priority is to be able to cover his receiver. Thoughts? :question:

 

[savannahfan]

Indeed, we read what we want to hear, but we all know how long it's been since UT had a good defense, don't we?:good!:

Personally I don't remember a good defense since the late 90's early 2000's. However this is based on what you call a "good defense" Is it one that shuts down the other team "like under 10-14pts or so per game" or keeps the other team from scoring more than we do? My first example identifies a "great" defense (the kind I like) or the second which to me is only good enough.

 

[The Dog]

Personally I don't remember a good defense since the late 90's early 2000's. However this is based on what you call a "good defense" Is it one that shuts down the other team "like under 10-14pts or so per game" or keeps the other team from scoring more than we do? My first example identifies a "great" defense (the kind I like) or the second which to me is only good enough.

The days of great defenses holding teams to 10-14 points are over. The rules and the amount of plays that modern college football teams run on offense make that almost impossible. Alabama had what I considered a great defense last year and u saw what happened to them in the national championship game when they couldn't get off the field.

Edit: Alabama was the only team last year that gave up less than 14 points a game on defense, 13.7

 

[orangebloodgmc]

"I have question. Given that our first opponent is a running team, how strong a consideration would it be for both starting CBs to be relatively physical guys known for their tackling?

What are the chances that for that first game, they would move Gaulden there (as someone here mentioned), or go with Buchanan, or Shamburger, or D.J. Henderson?

Or maybe I'm wrong and GTECH will put enough WR's on the field to remind us that the CB's main priority is to be able to cover his receiver. Thoughts?"


Am bumping this, as I really did value hearing y'all's take on this.

 

[LittleVol]

"I have question. Given that our first opponent is a running team, how strong a consideration would it be for both starting CBs to be relatively physical guys known for their tackling?

What are the chances that for that first game, they would move Gaulden there (as someone here mentioned), or go with Buchanan, or Shamburger, or D.J. Henderson?

Or maybe I'm wrong and GTECH will put enough WR's on the field to remind us that the CB's main priority is to be able to cover his receiver. Thoughts?"


Am bumping this, as I really did value hearing y'all's take on this.

Martin AND Moseley are good tacklerd and not afraid of head on contact. Despite their slender frames they both are good in run support.

Both of their problems has been coverages. Man coverage and route progression.

Hopefully Warren is what the Dr. ordered. Add Wiggins and then Osborne and we may have something

 

[Booker512]

Shamburger!! I just wanted to say it because nobody else will

He is definitely a natural ball hawk. I watched a couple of his high school vids. He attacks the football.

 

[zidanefan]

Wiggins will start right? What is the knock on his game?

Based on Wiggins' play at GA and Louisville, and based on the inconsistency of Martin/Moseley last season, I'd be shocked if he didn't lock down one of the CB spots. But, I'm no expert.

 

[ITSGR82BATNVOL]

So Tyler Byrd is actually gonna stay at WR? That seems like a mistake imo kid looked like a all sec corner coming out of hs. If Martin and Moseley are the best you got at Corner it seems like he would be needed there more then on offense

Nailed it IMO. Another prime example (see Kamara), of a gifted player not being used where he has proven to excel.

 

[VOLFan65]

This coaching staff loves the fact that they don't have to name a starter. They want the competition. They have two players in Mosley and Martin and were able to bring in another guy who they both have to worry about taking each of their job in Wiggins. This is the same thing going on at every position really besides Mike LB. Kirkland seems to have that locked up however, they continue to give Jumper plenty of praise just enough to make Kirkland uneasy. They won't say where Robertson will start on the online cause then that eliminates the competition. Kelly is the starting RB but Butch says all the freshmen will play. Jennings is going to start but none of the other spots are solidified. Wolf will start but the coaches say they are going to run 2 TE sets and won't name the other starter. I think the coaches have an idea of the two deep already but by no means do they plan to let the players know at this point. I honestly think it's a great thing for the development of this team that we don't have a bunch of super star players locked in to starting positions. Hell, they won't even lock Kelly a 3 year starter into a lock for starting safety. I think this teams depth is going to benifit greatly from the way the coaches are going about spring and fall camp. IMO. Go VOLS!

Killer post. Michigan doesn't put out a depth chart either, why should we? We need to keep Georgia Tech on their toes as well. The less they know, the better. They already have no idea what to expect on our QB, because they don't have tape on either except mop up duty for QD. Might as well keep the element of surprise going with the rest of the positions.