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Agree. It seems we've gone by RB by committee forever. If we're forced to primarily have two work horses, subsidized by Frosh, I'm ok with that. Chandler and Gray are worthy and if OL is as legit as it seems, then rushing game may actually be a strength for the first time in a long time...working into play action that Chaney likes.He had 104 carries last year for a 4.1 ypc which was the lowest of the 3 main RBs last year. I think Tee Hodge and Jabari Small can more than make up for his absence. I would actually take this years group over last year.
Eh, we got Fils-aime for depth if we need him. Jordan wasn't significantly better than him. Plus some of these young guys seem like they'll be better than either one of them like Small and Hodge. I think the way Gray and Chandler have played, they were going to get the lion's share of the carries anyway.The loss of Tim Jordan really hurts our RB depth.
That's my take as well. I really don't want to hear our DL has dominated the OL in practice. But I think the DL will be fine.D Line will be fine. Middleton, Garland, Solomon, Emerson, Butler, and Bumphus are all solid players. We still got some young guys like Omari, Simmons, Bailey, Harris, Mincey all waiting in the wings. We'll be fine. If they're struggling against the offensive line, that's good news for the offensive line.
thanks for the infoFrom David Ubben
-Trey Smith looks better than ever.
- Henry To’o To’o is leading the defense. Crouch and Banks competing for the other ILB
-Tennessee’s freshman receivers are earning early buzz.
-Tee Martin wants to get Velus Jones Jr. the ball. Stretches the field
-The defensive line is struggling for multiple reasons. Lack of elite talent and loss of practices
-Darnell Wright is holding off K’Rojhn Calbert at right tackle.
-The running back room must find depth.
-Shrout is winning the backup job.
-If any play-callers are out, Pruitt feels OK. Pruitt will call the defense, T the offense.
-The outside linebacker position battle will be heated.
-Tennessee’s secondary will be more versatile than last year.
-The Vols’ corners are having a much better offseason.
-A young offensive line standout. Javontez Spraggins
-Defensively, Key Lawrence has been the best freshman.
-The Vols have mostly avoided major preseason injuries.
The loss of Tim Jordan really hurts our RB depth.
Exactly what I think. In years past this would be a horrible sign, but considering we have what I think to be one of the best o lines in the SEC, this is expected. It’d be awesome to see us dominate the trenches in USCjr gameD Line will be fine. Middleton, Garland, Solomon, Emerson, Butler, and Bumphus are all solid players. We still got some young guys like Omari, Simmons, Bailey, Harris, Mincey all waiting in the wings. We'll be fine. If they're struggling against the offensive line, that's good news for the offensive line.
Eh, we got Fils-aime for depth if we need him. Jordan wasn't significantly better than him.
He did redshirt.. Wonder what happenedI quoted your post to say Fils-Aime also has a ton more speed than Jordan too. However, I looked up the roster to make sure I was spelling his name correctly, and he is not even listed. The 2019 roster has him listed as a senior, but I thought he redshirted last year. Odd?
He's on the ESPN roster, and 247 literally just mentioned him in an article yesterday. He's not on the official roster on UTsports. Not sure what that's all about.I quoted your post to say Fils-Aime also has a ton more speed than Jordan too. However, I looked up the roster to make sure I was spelling his name correctly, and he is not even listed. The 2019 roster has him listed as a senior, but I thought he redshirted last year. Odd?
The d line doesn’t have that first round guy, but it has a lot of big, string guys. Should be a run stopping machine.D Line will be fine. Middleton, Garland, Solomon, Emerson, Butler, and Bumphus are all solid players. We still got some young guys like Omari, Simmons, Bailey, Harris, Mincey all waiting in the wings. We'll be fine. If they're struggling against the offensive line, that's good news for the offensive line.