Recruiting Forum Football Talk LIX

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omghulkhands said:
Jennings seems like the ultimate possession receiver to me. Would be shocked if he doesn’t start.
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He is. IMO, JJ is the hybrid WR/TE they will use until the TE stable is fully developed. He is also the blocker they need downfield to break some runs.

He is what Croom should have been.
 
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Vols4us said:
He is. IMO, JJ is the hybrid WR/TE they will use until the TE stable is fully developed. He is also the blocker they need downfield to break some runs.

He is what Croom should have been.
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I don’t see them using JJ as a TE at all. Our staff wants TEs who can either play in line and block DEs or play a FB/HB type of role. JJ is an outside receiver who blocks well.

That’s enough, IMO.
 
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ChismsHeadband said:
As in, Trey to LT and Richmond to G.. RG in particular? Isn't that where Trey spent most of his time last year?
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I like the idea of moving Richmond inside and seeing what he can do there. Many of his struggles have been passblocking edge rushers. He kind of reminds me of Dallas Thomas in that. Thomas struggled as an OT for us early in his career, but became a legit NFL prospect once he was able to move inside.

Not sure Richmond has the same internal motivation that Thomas had though.
 
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Darth_Shiveman said:
I like the idea of moving Richmond inside and seeing what he can do there. Many of his struggles have been passblocking edge rushers. He kind of reminds me of Dallas Thomas in that. Thomas struggled as an OT for us early in his career, but became a legit NFL prospect once he was able to move inside.

Not sure Richmond has the same internal motivation that Thomas had though.
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Sorry to be the sanctimonious jerk, but I don't ever like questioning a kid's drive, unless it's made abundantly clear. For DR's case, it most likely boils down to really bad coaching.

We had like a zone blocking scheme before, right? I can imagine some hesitation and getting beat by speedsters outside if he's constantly having to check inside, because the guard next to him is constantly having to check the center.

He had a pre-practice interview this spring, where a reporter asked something along the line of "Is the change/transition kind of difficult at times?" and DR answered perfectly-- something along the lines of "It's not difficult if you want to get better." That sentiment takes all the uncertainty about his motivation.

Sorry again for lecturing :hi:
 
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ChismsHeadband said:
Sorry to be the sanctimonious jerk, but I don't ever like questioning a kid's drive, unless it's made abundantly clear. For DR's case, it most likely boils down to really bad coaching.

We had like a zone blocking scheme before, right? I can imagine some hesitation and getting beat by speedsters outside if he's constantly having to check inside, because the guard next to him is constantly having to check the center.

He had a pre-practice interview this spring, where a reporter asked something along the line of "Is the change/transition kind of difficult at times?" and DR answered perfectly-- something along the lines of "It's not difficult if you want to get better." That sentiment takes all the uncertainty about his motivation.

Sorry again for lecturing :hi:
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I totally get this. I’m usually the same way. But Richmond has a track record here of not always being the hardest working guy we have on the OL. He’s one of the guys I have paid close attention to during the games he’s appeared in here. His technique isn’t great (which is a coaching issue), but he’s also been prone to some of the type of mental mistakes you don’t usually see from guys who are dialed in. His motor hasn’t been consistent. Those are things that are more difficult to coach and often are indicative of internal motivation.


I remember that interview as well. It was pretty much just DR repeating phrases along the lines of “I’m just trying to work hard to get better.” That’s nice and all, but Sapp and Warrior basically gave the exact same interview that day too. Words are easy.



This may all seem overly harsh on Richmond. Maybe it is. But he obviously has the physical tools to be much better than he’s shown thus far. I’m rooting for him to put it all together this year and hopefully have a chance to turn a solid 2018 into a chance at a successful pro career.
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
Just got through watching a replay of last nights game...

Depending on how the rest of this series goes...but if Bronbron keeps this level of play up till the series is over win or lose I will have to call him #1b. I will never put him above Jordan, but I'm getting close to calling it even.

The only thing that hinders me is the GS defense looks like garbage to me. I would like to see them at least try to put up some semblance of championship defense on him, I mean he isn't even having to try real hard.
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Lebron probably should've won finals MVP in their second matchup when Iguadola got it, and if continues to play like game 1 he should get the finals MVP even if GS wins the championship
 
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ChismsHeadband said:
Eeehhhhh
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if Hall comes back and is your RT, and your starting 5 is:

Smith, Carvin, Kennedy, Richmond, Hall....that has potential.

depth is still an issue, so remaining healthy would be the priority. but that's 2 5*, and 3 4* guys up front. and your liability, a true freshman, is bookended by Smith and Kennedy.

i mean....i am not ready to say 'we're set', but that'd be as talented an O line as we've had in 5 years.

still some if's in there...Kennedy isn't here...yet. and while we're optimistic on Smith's health, it's still a bit of a question, and Hall's health even moreso. so, yeah, we got some wishin', hopin' and prayin' to do.:p
 
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jakez4ut said:
if Hall comes back and is your RT, and your starting 5 is:

Smith, Carvin, Kennedy, Richmond, Hall....that has potential.

depth is still an issue, so remaining healthy would be the priority. but that's 2 5*, and 3 4* guys up front. and your liability, a true freshman, is bookended by Smith and Kennedy.

i mean....i am not ready to say 'we're set', but that'd be as talented an O line as we've had in 5 years.

still some if's in there...Kennedy isn't here...yet. and while we're optimistic on Smith's health, it's still a bit of a question, and Hall's health even moreso. so, yeah, we got some wishin', hopin' and prayin' to do.:p
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Far from the weak link that was expected. Pruitt is piecing things together.
 
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Yeah, I don't mean to be the negative Nancy. I do really like that starting 5, as long as Chance returns to form. And there are pieces on the 2-deep-- Ryan Johnson, and Tatum and Niehaus have game experience. Just trying to temper expectations.
 
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Darth_Shiveman said:
I don’t see them using JJ as a TE at all. Our staff wants TEs who can either play in line and block DEs or play a FB/HB type of role. JJ is an outside receiver who blocks well.

That’s enough, IMO.
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That's not what I said, but OK.
 
#2,746
#2,746
The only things this team needs for a good season is less injuries to allow time to develop depth as well as much improved QB play. There is ample talent for this way of doing things to field a really good team. There would never be enough talent to do it at a consistent, elite level Butch's or Dools' ways.

CJP is not tempering expectations. Nor should we. We all agree that making a bowl game is acceptable progress, but don't expect that to sit well with CJP/staff. Which is a great thing IMO.
 
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For those that didn't know, Big couple days for Coach Rocker and his Family. His son is a very high MLB draft prospect. Wishing him the best
 
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