Biggest Liability ... it’s not QB

[PC Jr.]

IMO, the secondary is the biggest are of concern right now. They didn’t play well and it wasn’t that the didn’t understand the scheme or responsibilities. They lacked awareness in coverage and some physical ability (Speed, making tackles, strength). These are long term issues that will cause huge issues against good offenses.

remember, the offense (and Henry T) scored 31 points. That should good enough to win several games with solid defensive play.

 

[BeecherVol]

IMO, the secondary is the biggest are of concern right now. They didn’t play well and it wasn’t that the didn’t understand the scheme or responsibilities. They lacked awareness in coverage and some physical ability (Speed, making tackles, strength). These are long term issues that will cause huge issues against good offenses.

remember, the offense (and Henry T) scored 31 points. That should good enough to win several games with solid defensive play.

Actually the offense scored 24 and the defense scored 7.

Yes, the defense has to play better for a full game. Outside 1 drive in the first half they played well.

 

[Sp4nk3yGuffm4n]

Maybe, but we had several key players out and others playing out of position because of it so let's see how they look with everyone back.

 

[GordonC]

Shamburger was out, and McCullough wasn't at full speed. That hurt a lot.

 

[JacketVol]

Shamburger was out, and McCullough wasn't at full speed. That hurt a lot.

Our best CB and NFL draft picks had to play safety. That hurt

 

[UTgrad2015]

One scrimmage all year

 

[PC Jr.]

Yes to all that minus the defense scoring 7. They scored six.

 

[GordonC]

I don't follow this like some of you all do. Was Burrell out last night?
Edit: I don't remember seeing him.

 

[sjt18]

IMO, the secondary is the biggest are of concern right now. They didn’t play well and it wasn’t that the didn’t understand the scheme or responsibilities. They lacked awareness in coverage and some physical ability (Speed, making tackles, strength). These are long term issues that will cause huge issues against good offenses.

remember, the offense (and Henry T) scored 31 points. That should good enough to win several games with solid defensive play.

Shamburger is one of the best at his position in the country. The D played a lot of inexperienced guys.

Yes. The 800 lb gorilla is still a RS Sr QB who misses open receivers and is consistently late/slow with reads. If he hits the throws that were open and should be automatic for someone with his level of experience then the D is off the field more. UT had 55 plays to 67 for USCe.

The OL's inability to move USCe's DL around in the run game is also a major concern since JG is at best reliably inconsistent throwing the ball.

 

[PC Jr.]

Shamburger is one of the best at his position in the country. The D played a lot of inexperienced guys.

Yes. The 800 lb gorilla is still a RS Sr QB who misses open receivers and is consistently late/slow with reads. If he hits the throws that were open and should be automatic for someone with his level of experience then the D is off the field more. UT had 55 plays to 67 for USCe.

The OL's inability to move USCe's DL around in the run game is also a major concern since JG is at best reliably inconsistent throwing the ball.

I think the Vols still play to the level of the competition. The offense did enough to win. However, lack of depth and effectiveness of the secondary is really worrisome. Missouri will be tough to handle if the first team DBs Aren’t back by Saturday

 

[sjt18]

I think the Vols still play to the level of the competition. The offense did enough to win. However, lack of depth and effectiveness of the secondary is really worrisome. Missouri will be tough to handle if the first team DBs Aren’t back by Saturday

It is hard to say since without the OOC games we don't really know how good anyone is.

The O needs JG to hit those throws. It opens up the run game more and also provides more run opportunities.

I STILL do not care who the QB is... but UT needs MUCH better than that to compete with any of the top tier teams.

 

[TJVol95]

They will improve. Way ahead of last year at this time.

 

[chattavol420]

Respectfully disagree op. Qb is the most important position on the field and we do t have one. Or at least we’re not starting 1. We very well might have a great qb in the roster. We might have multiple ones on the roster.

 

[99gator]

I saw some issues, but there was a lot of positive.

That was the best I've seen Tennessee get after a QB in a while. When they blitzed, they got home on several occasions. There were also several occasions where they got pressure with just 4.

There are other examples.

In fact, in truth, the concerning thing is how much they did well and they won by 4.

 

[Special Ed]

Free
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[Delmar]

In addition to missing Shamburger, Pruitt said on his TV show that McCullough and one more DB they are counting on didn’t come back to practice till Weds after missing a significant number of practices. Didn’t realize that. Hard to get guys game ready with only one real practice.

 

[FlyFishnVol]

Actually the offense scored 24 and the defense scored 7.

Yes, the defense has to play better for a full game. Outside 1 drive in the first half they played well.

Wrong : 3rd down conversion is #1

 

[lacrossepro70]

Secondary is the most difficult part of the defense to play clean- not exactly easy given all the guys who have missed in the secondary and lack of practices in general. They'll be better- too talented not to be and Pruitt's bread and butter. I thought Alontae and Slaughter looked good

 

[lacrossepro70]

I don't follow this like some of you all do. Was Burrell out last night?
Edit: I don't remember seeing him.

Hasn't practiced

 

[Eastknox865]

Did no one see Keneth George Jr. Getting abused the entire game until they benched him. Anyone that watches the game again look for number #5.

 

[Rickyvol77]

IMO, the secondary is the biggest are of concern right now. They didn’t play well and it wasn’t that the didn’t understand the scheme or responsibilities. They lacked awareness in coverage and some physical ability (Speed, making tackles, strength). These are long term issues that will cause huge issues against good offenses.

remember, the offense (and Henry T) scored 31 points. That should good enough to win several games with solid defensive play.

South Carolina was only effective on two passing plays, the crossing slants and the inside out. First game needs improvements but they didn’t play terrible either

 

[Rickyvol77]

Secondary is the most difficult part of the defense to play clean- not exactly easy given all the guys who have missed in the secondary and lack of practices in general. They'll be better- too talented not to be and Pruitt's bread and butter. I thought Alontae and Slaughter looked good

Slaughter looked like a beast. Loved his play

 

[rocytop2624]

Wrong : 3rd down conversion is #1

This need to run more and have 3rd and 3 or less.

 

[dcm3w]

Shamburger is one of the best at his position in the country. The D played a lot of inexperienced guys.

Yes. The 800 lb gorilla is still a RS Sr QB who misses open receivers and is consistently late/slow with reads. If he hits the throws that were open and should be automatic for someone with his level of experience then the D is off the field more. UT had 55 plays to 67 for USCe.

The OL's inability to move USCe's DL around in the run game is also a major concern since JG is at best reliably inconsistent throwing the ball.

Also, we don't have any true downhill RBs. I like Gray but it doesn't take much contact to bring him down.

 

[Smokefatty]

Did no one she Keneth George Jr. Getting abused the entire game until they benched him. Anyone that watches the game again look for number #5.

Yes, he and Slaughter took turns getting toasted by Shi Smith. I was hoping they would put Taylor on him or bring B. Thompson back to CB to match up with him.