From what Hubbs and AP said recently, RG was not satisfied with the group we had up front going into last season and asked for more resources from Banks and they decided to go in a different direction despite his wishes. They also suggested that this miscalculation by Banks was part of the reason he was let go
Coleman is a stud. It's not to discredit others. Also, why are you comparing stats from a true freshman with limited action to a sophomore who had a mediocre season by most measures.
I'm not saying your wrong. It just seems to me like the only reason people think he's a stud is that he was a former 5-star recruit, and I don't subscribe to that logic. Once they have a season of college ball under their belt that's all I care about and his college production has been average. He's no Derek Barnett (10 sacks as a freshman) or James Pearce, but he expects to be paid like he is. He's an undersized DE (220 pounds) who needs another year or two of development. If he's demanding top dollar I'd pass.
I think was my biggest issue w/ Banks. I know that stats might paint a different picture, but we always seemed to telegraph our scheme. Our blitz packages were pretty obvious and our linebackers were not fast enough to get home the past few years. That delayed blitz would be good if we had speed and we didn’t . There’s a lot that I could point to, but I don’t think Banks defense kept offensive coordinators up at night . Some of the personnel we have had might’ve required more film, but schematically I don’t think we were too complex.
I got you, maybe that's the case around here. I'll suggest do a little digging into Coleman regarding outlets from both OSU and Penn State, and then you will understand the flashes of brilliance and future potential. He's expected to go pro after his Junior year.
I don't want to discredit Ross. I really like Ross. People seem to keep comparing general stats from Ross to Coleman but leaving out QB pressures and I'm also pointing out that Coleman was in a similar situation, but also missed games with an injury.
Injuries happen, but half of your starting defense? Not normal. And the point i was making about big ass dudes inside..the offensive line has to direct more attn to guys like that which frees up James Pearce or Jospehs to wreak havoc. We didn’t have that this year. No double teams necessary to block hobbled Jackson Moi.
