Vols Fall Practice #4

[Proud Army Wife]

I’m definitely concerned about the WR/QB issue but certainly not surprised. I’m hoping it’s just a timing/chemistry issue that will get worked out. While the WR room is thin, there’s still talent there. Surely they all don’t have bricks for hands.

 

[vegasvolfan]

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r.schumpert

Do any of these guys do what Hyatt did when it comes to practicing with the ball machine?

Tennessee WRs coach's tactic played role into Jalin Hyatt's production

Jalin Hyatt has been one of the most reliable targets in the country this season.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[mattdingus2002]

Can we start calling jack van doselaer JVD, that’s a long name to type out

 

[chuckiepoo]

I’m definitely concerned about the WR/QB issue but certainly not surprised. I’m hoping it’s just a timing/chemistry issue that will get worked out. While the WR room is thin, there’s still talent there. Surely they all don’t have bricks for hands.

More time on the JUGS!

 

[mattdingus2002]

With so few receivers I’d expect a lot more 12 personnel this year

 

[Orangeburst]

More time on the JUGS!

 

[LittleVol]

Brazzell (Jr) (injured)
Matthews (So) (sore)
Staley (RsFr)
Jefferson (RsFr)
Jackson (Fr)
Smith (Fr)
Dodson (Fr)

Notable Walkons
- Weary
- Winton

TE Depth
Kitz (Sr)
Davis (RsSo)
Brame (Fr)
Van Dorsealar (Fr)

The big question is will we see the freshman TEs more this season or the freshman WRs?
I think Brame and Van Dorsealar are locked in. So you have to feed those guys as both will play heavy roles next season. Even this season too at times.

I think you will see Jefferson and Staley have special roles. Jefferson will be a prime target in redzone area. While Staley will catch bubbles or run deep.

Our air game is so young. Since I’ve been a fan I’ve never seen it this young. Depth is fine.

Look to 2026
Brazzell
Matthews
Staley
Jefferson
Smith jr
Jackson
Dodson
King
Moa
Bey

 

[chuckiepoo]

With so few receivers I’d expect a lot more 12 personnel this year

Having a loaded TE group helps create that scheme, too.

 

[LittleVol]

Do any of these guys do what Hyatt did when it comes to practicing with the ball machine?

Tennessee WRs coach's tactic played role into Jalin Hyatt's production

Jalin Hyatt has been one of the most reliable targets in the country this season.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

Jackson and Smith both catch 100 balls a day

 

[knoxvol52]

I’m definitely concerned about the WR/QB issue but certainly not surprised. I’m hoping it’s just a timing/chemistry issue that will get worked out. While the WR room is thin, there’s still talent there. Surely they all don’t have bricks for hands.

 

[WillisWG]

With so few receivers I’d expect a lot more 12 personnel this year

Yep along with 22 maybe even 23.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

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Nah, I don’t have high expectations this year.

 

[WillisWG]

Do any of these guys do what Hyatt did when it comes to practicing with the ball machine?

Tennessee WRs coach's tactic played role into Jalin Hyatt's production

Jalin Hyatt has been one of the most reliable targets in the country this season.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

After the Bama game Hyatt could have walked into any public space in Knoxville and been celebrated by everyone present. So where was he?

Hyatt was inside Tennessee’s indoor practice facility, catching balls from a Jugs machine.

DEDICATION

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

“You can count the number of healthy scholarship players on one hand, and 4 of those 5 have never played a college snap.”

A very comforting statement. Kind of eye opening.

The fact that we didn’t pursue anyone in the portal who had ever taken a snap is malpractice. Idk if you’ll ever see a WR group with less experience in the portal era.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Who would have thought that in WK 1 of preseason camp a QB in a new system, a RSFR and a true FR would have had issues throwing to a bunch of FR WRs but I duly note your exaggeration.

Coach Heupel: Our guys don't have time to be young.

Youth: Yeah, about that idea Coach........

 

[VolForLife83]

Man, I thought we'd never have to worry about QBs or WRs under Heupel. Sounds like more of the past 2 years coming this season. I know, it's early, things can change, but I hope Mr. Keys comes on up to Rocky Top and that Brandon is everything we wanted out of Imaleavea.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Nah, I don’t have high expectations this year.

Nipping that BVS in the bud early this year, eh?

 

[WillisWG]

Coach Heupel: Our guys don't have time to be young.

Youth: Yeah, about that idea Coach........

Drinking from a fire hose never easy. By my count 15 more preseason practice days then some game prep days. Hoping that those days pay off.

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Can we start calling jack van doselaer JVD, that’s a long name to type out

Media team is working on it now. Also considering Grab Them Cakes for his intro.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Who would have thought that in WK 1 of preseason camp a QB in a new system, a RSFR and a true FR would have had issues throwing to a bunch of FR WRs but I duly note your exaggeration.

Receivers haven’t been good since 2022 and appear to have gotten worse. We don’t seem to prioritize guys who can catch a football when recruiting receivers.

 

[mitzustu]

This staff load manages known commodities every fall. It’s smart and it’s not concerning.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Drinking from a fire hose never easy. By my count 15 more preseason practice days then some game prep days. Hoping that those days pay off.

There are good reasons why you can tell a first year CDL backing a truck, a first year welder's bead, and a first time parent's freakout.

We don't have time to be young is a tough, tough go against teams that are building on experience but Heupel has surprised us since he got here.

 

[WillisWG]

There are good reasons why you can tell a first year CDL backing a truck, a first year welder's bead, and a first time parent's freakout.

We don't have time to be young is a tough, tough go against teams that are building on experience but Heupel has surprised us since he got here.

 

[The Vin Man]

This is probably a dumb suggestion but is there any chance they would move Ethan Davis to WR or hybrid WR/TE/H-back?

 

[Other_Guy]

Disappointing that Satterwhite isn't taking over at C