ILB Competition Prediction

[keenobserver]

I have a feeling this one will be much more unanimous, particularly for those who have been reading the media reports from camp.

 

[rdk4121]

I have a feeling this one will be much more unanimous, particularly for those who have been reading the media reports from camp.

Yeah seems like Mitchell has really turned it on and is going to be good for us. Beasley is still a pretty decent option, and will be good depth for us. I'm more interested in the next couple years as our top 4 options all gone after this year I would think.

 

[keenobserver]

Yeah seems like Mitchell has really turned it on and is going to be good for us. Beasley is still a pretty decent option, and will be good depth for us. I'm more interested in the next couple years as our top 4 options all gone after this year I would think.

I agree. I'll add that ideally I wish Herring or Perry is able to steal some of Page's plug and play reps this season considering they're gonna have huge roles next season.

 

[dduncan4163]

I say Mitchell but Beasley wouldn't shock me.

 

[VAVol85]

I say Mitchell but Beasley wouldn't shock me.

I agree. A healthy Mitchell is the most likely choice, but coaches must nave confidence in Beasley or they would have worked the portal a little harder.

 

[1974Vol]

Beasley will start against Ball State if that's the question. By the time the Gators come to Neyland it very well could be Mitchell. In other words its Beasley's job to lose and they won't take it from him in preseason camp. Mitchell will have to come take it on Saturdays.

 

[Eastknox865]

If Beasley is the best option we have as a stater and not a reserve option we are in trouble. Let me be fair to the young man. Unless he has truly developed into a much better player.

 

[37620VOL]

If Beasley is the best option we have as a stater and not a reserve option we are in trouble. Let me be fair to the young man. Unless he has truly developed into a much better player.

Yes

His pff grades were truly horrendous. The uk game was some of the worst sec linebacker play I've ever seen.

 

[Vol8188]

According to practice reports Mitchell and Beasley have been working together

 

[tbones0711]

According to practice reports Mitchell and Beasley have been working together

Page is likely working with Banks but reporters don't see the whole practice so I'm thinking they're mixing it up a lot more than we realize especially at LB'er and cornerback. IMO those are the 2 weak spots on our D.

 

[BoroVol93]

According to practice reports Mitchell and Beasley have been working together

Probably have them on the field together to compete a lot but our biggest issue was depth last year so I’m sure all 4 will play a lot… we need guys more fresh in the 4th Q of tough games.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Really hope Mitchell becomes the LB we all hoped he would be

 

[DaddyChad]

Mitchell and Banks look physically better this year. Look like the real deal as far as SEC linebackers.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

If Beasley is the best option we have as a stater and not a reserve option we are in trouble. Let me be fair to the young man. Unless he has truly developed into a much better player.

Last year was brutal. Those QB runs were brutal to watch.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Last year was brutal. Those QB runs were brutal to watch.

Beasley cannot continue to be out of position, slow and small. He was too many times last season. You can be 2 of those 3 and be productive, but you can’t be all 3 at once.

 

[Backwards K]

Linebacking play was very bad last year but we didn't notice it as much because the defensive backs were worse. Both position groups must show major improvement if the Vols defense is going to be competitive vs good competition.

 

[NeverWe'llSever]

Beasley ain’t gonna cut it. No offense to him, he plays hard. But we need Mitchell to step up and win that job.

 

[37620VOL]

According to practice reports Mitchell and Beasley have been working together

I wonder if there is so little separation between the 1s and 2s at LB that we will rotate them heavily, maybe every other series, to keep them fresh. LBs aren't meant to play 100 snaps/game.

 

[VolInDayton]

Beasley ain’t gonna cut it. No offense to him, he plays hard. But we need Mitchell to step up and win that job.

Beasley will be able to carry a lot of the work load against out of conference and Vandy caliber teams.