Trooper on his receivers

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He breaks 'em down one by one in this GVX article...

This came out about eight last night, but I didn't notice that anyone had put it up.

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Taylor shared his thoughts on UT’s new crop of receivers during the News Sentinel’s radio show, The Sports Page, on Wednesday.
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Todd Campbell: One of UT’s first commitments of 2007 suddenly finds himself playing catch-up.
“Todd is a little ways back because Todd is not competing how I like for them to compete. He knows that.” Taylor said. “I think he’s in awe of some of these guys that have come in. He needs to do a better job of playing fast.”
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Gerald Jones: “If he can stay healthy, he’ll be ready to play because he’s really sharp,” Taylor said.
Jones has made the transition from high school quarterback to college receiver look easy, making two spectacular receptions in Saturday’s scrimmage.
“The thing that got him is that he didn’t understand the little things about a receiver running routes … because he had been playing quarterback,” Taylor said. “He’s improved his hands a great deal and he’s athletic.”
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Tyler Maples: The former Maryville star moved from safety to wide receiver early this week.
“I don’t ever stop recruiting,” Taylor said. “The kid’s more comfortable there so we brought him over. That’s not to say that he couldn’t go back.
“I think he’ll be able to help us down the road. He’ll definitely be able to help us with returns.”
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Denarius Moore: Taylor said the speedy Moore is the newcomer most ready to play.
Why?
“Because of his grades,” Taylor said, referring to UT’s system of judging practices. “I grade everything they do. That way there’s nothing personal. If you grade higher, you’re going to play.”
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Kenny O’Neal: “Kenny O’Neal can outrun a spotted ape,” Taylor said. “You’ve never seen a spotted ape because they’ve never been caught on tape. They’re too fast. That’s what Kenny can do. He can stretch the field.”
But does O’Neal completely understand the offense? Not yet, said offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe. Taylor seemed to agree.
“He’s got to know what the heck to do,” he said.
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Ahmad Paige: Temperament is Taylor’s chief concern with Paige.
“He’s got to learn how to practice,” Taylor added. “He’s never done a three-hour practice at the pace that we’ve been on. Very talented. Probably got the most talent overall as far as speed and ability to separate.
“But he’s got to practice faster and he hasn’t learned how to do that yet.”
Paige, who’s listed at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds, would obviously benefit from adding some weight.
“You could slide him under the door right now,” Taylor said.
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Brent Vinson: “Brent Vinson can play fast,” Taylor said. “He’s got to forget everything he learned at Hargrave (Military Academy, where he played last fall) and start over.
“It’s like deprogramming and building back up. He is a playmaker. The fans will be glad we signed him. He will help us this year.”
As for the nagging shoulder injury that slowed Vinson in prep school, Taylor said, “Hadn’t bothered him one bit.”
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Kenny O’Neal: “Kenny O’Neal can outrun a spotted ape,” Taylor said. “You’ve never seen a spotted ape because they’ve never been caught on tape. They’re too fast. That’s what Kenny can do. He can stretch the field.”
But does O’Neal completely understand the offense? Not yet, said offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe. Taylor seemed to agree.
“He’s got to know what the heck to do,” he said.


Funniest line I have heard in awhile.
 
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Dawson said:
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Kenny O’Neal: “Kenny O’Neal can outrun a spotted ape,” Taylor said. “You’ve never seen a spotted ape because they’ve never been caught on tape. They’re too fast. That’s what Kenny can do. He can stretch the field.”
But does O’Neal completely understand the offense? Not yet, said offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe. Taylor seemed to agree.
“He’s got to know what the heck to do,” he said.


Funniest line I have heard in awhile.
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Yeah. I am glad he stayed.
 
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Good stuff as always. I like that TT will talk about the guys individually.
 
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Some good stuff. I like the manner in which Trooper sets a positive tone with his comments. He makes us aware of the current shortcomings of each player, yet accentuates the strengths and how it relates to the Vols' success. I think by mid-year the rotation will be Rogers, Hancock, Jones, O'Neal, Vinson and Paige. It is good to hear about Paige. The best thing is Trooper gives me confidence he will have these guys figuring things out sooner rather than later.
 
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Somewhere along that same govolsextra website, Josh Briscoe said that Austin Rogers and Lucas Taylor have separated themselves from everyone else.

Now when I made the Austin Rogers as our leading receiver comment in the "bold predictions" thread....i was only hoping to be proved wrong. haha
 
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He still seems really high on Moore. That's great. If he continues to impress as he has and sees the field with O'Neal and Rogers/Taylor early, I think that we will all have a nice (sleeper) suprise.
 
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I listened to the interview yesterday and lost it with the spotted ape comment.
 
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Thanks for the post OWH. Looks like we have a lot of promise that will hopefully turn in to production this season.
 
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Good info OWH.

I like the way Trooper grades his receivers, to keep his players from taking his evaluations personally. Smart coach.

Seems like everything is pointing to a future with G. Jones, O'neil, and Vinson as the primary receivers once Cutcliffe is comfortable with them in the offense. They have the most speed/athletic ability.
 
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It sounds like everyone sees Moore being soon surpassed by the others? Does he learn quickly, but lack some of the talent or what?
 
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truefan said:
Some good stuff. I like the manner in which Trooper sets a positive tone with his comments. He makes us aware of the current shortcomings of each player, yet accentuates the strengths and how it relates to the Vols' success. I think by mid-year the rotation will be Rogers, Hancock, Jones, O'Neal, Vinson and Paige. It is good to hear about Paige. The best thing is Trooper gives me confidence he will have these guys figuring things out sooner rather than later.
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I don't think so. Cut believes in having three guys and a couple more when a breather is needed. He thinks a receiver "rotation" limits the amount of "being on the same page" a QB and receiver need.
 
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UT IE 95 said:
I don't think so. Cut believes in having three guys and a couple more when a breather is needed. He thinks a receiver "rotation" limits the amount of "being on the same page" a QB and receiver need.
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which is a far cry from the merry go round we had at the position in 05.......:thumbsup:
 
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UT IE 95 said:
I don't think so. Cut believes in having three guys and a couple more when a breather is needed. He thinks a receiver "rotation" limits the amount of "being on the same page" a QB and receiver need.
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Ordinarily you are right. This year though, he has said many times that he was willing to adapt his thinking in order to get that speed on the field. An example of this would be his notion of 'menued' plays for specific players.
 
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orange+white=heaven said:
Ordinarily you are right. This year though, he has said many times that he was willing to adapt his thinking in order to get that speed on the field. An example of this would be his notion of 'menued' plays for specific players.
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Yeah, I'm not sure about the 'menued' system yet. It sounds like it may have potential but I still think we'll see the same two/three receivers on the field most of the game to develop chemistry.
 
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UT IE 95 said:
I don't think so. Cut believes in having three guys and a couple more when a breather is needed. He thinks a receiver "rotation" limits the amount of "being on the same page" a QB and receiver need.
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Well, I meant six would get significant PT throughout many games. You have 5. I know Cut feels this way, but if guys are capable he might have to adjust things a bit. Coaches have to be able to evolve in today's game.
 
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let's go four wide wide with a h- back and bomb it down the field ! Oh by the way Eric Berry is the next Deion Sanders and Rod Woodson combined !
 
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UT IE 95 said:
Yeah, I'm not sure about the 'menued' system yet. It sounds like it may have potential but I still think we'll see the same two/three receivers on the field most of the game to develop chemistry.
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Not to be too argumentative, but you develop chemistry in practice before the games, not during the games. Chemistry is established with repetition.
 
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truefan said:
Not to be too argumentative, but you develop chemistry in practice before the games, not during the games. Chemistry is established with repetition.
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I wasn't clear in my post - but I agree completely. That chemistry would be developed with Ainge working 80% of practice snaps with the same three receivers.
 
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