can our front 7 stop the run

[forgiven]

i think were ok on the back end. there are still a lot of talent to replace and talented players recovering from bad injuries in the front 7. if there is a problem it will show up here. the LB are also slow and we are thin there too.

 

[Hairy Vols]

Yes.

 

[cwbytruckers]

When are we going to have nfl linebackers again is the real question.

 

[Hairy Vols]

Also why did you only capitalize LBs and nothing else?

 

[Orangeslice13]

Gawd I hope so

 

[vol-un-tear]

Wrap everyone in bubble tape and get after it! GBO!!

 

[RiseToTheTop]

dont know. we havent played a down yet. Report back in September.

 

[gunner]

i think were ok on the back end. there are still a lot of talent to replace and talented players recovering from bad injuries in the front 7. if there is a problem it will show up here. the LB are also slow and we are thin there too.

If they can't, it's going to be along season.

 

[eskimovol]

:banghead2:

 

[forgiven]

When are we going to have nfl linebackers again is the real question.

when we get a guy like Ray Lewis as the LB coach

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Butch has brought in a ton of talent on the DL along with LBs. The fact that this question is being asked is troublesome.

 

[forgiven]

Butch has brought in a ton of talent on the DL along with LBs. The fact that this question is being asked is troublesome.

besides the line coach what talent are you referencing ..

 

[TnWalker]

Thread starting privileges revoked!

 

[fade route]

McKenzie has been underwhelming, Tut can't stay healthy, and Kongo looks great in pads. So to answer your question, OP, I have no idea.

 

[checkerboards09]

besides the line coach what talent are you referencing ..

Not sure what you're getting at here......

 

[sjt18]

I had/have strong doubts about the LB's. After or during spring, Shoop came out and said he like his LB's and depth at the position. I think there's a lot of talent on the DL if they stay healthy. I think there are some quality players in the secondary if Warren is as much of an upgrade as I think he is. But besides DKjr and McDowell, UT doesn't really have a LB that has proven they can play in the SEC... and both of them have been injury prone.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

When are we going to have nfl linebackers again is the real question.

If Kirkland is healthy and fully recovered, then you have at least one.

Bituli and Sapp could be as well.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

when we get a guy like Ray Lewis as the LB coach

He will teach them the art of snuffing out enemies.

 

[10acvols]

Directly related to attrition.

 

[NEVolFan]

Herschel Walker couldn't gain 5 yards on this group!

 

[Vols_74]

The real question is "Can Butch Jones stop the run this season?"

 

[jbr82]

The real question is "Can Butch Jones stop the run this season?"

Hopefully his cruits and coaches can figure it out

 

[VolForLife83]

Also why did you only capitalize LBs and nothing else?

Dang

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

besides the line coach what talent are you referencing ..

Phillips, Kongbo, and Taylor are all very talented. Vickers has been decent on the inside. Shy is very good when healthy. Hopefully our new line coach can get K-Mac to play up to his potential. The talent is there.

 

[forgiven]

I had/have strong doubts about the LB's. After or during spring, Shoop came out and said he like his LB's and depth at the position. I think there's a lot of talent on the DL if they stay healthy. I think there are some quality players in the secondary if Warren is as much of an upgrade as I think he is. But besides DKjr and McDowell, UT doesn't really have a LB that has proven they can play in the SEC... and both of them have been injury prone.

i agree on LB no speed, besides the injuries we lost some good players. i think the front 7 is the weak spot on the team.