Wiesman on Vols' DL improvement: 'Oh, my God'

[kamoshika]

The big offensive lineman said all of Tennessee’s defensive linemen seem as strong or stronger than they were last season, and that some of them — especially McKenzie — also have gotten quicker, more athletic and more technically sound.

In other words, Wiesman said McKenzie has become even more difficult to block. And the former five-star prospect from California was never particularly easy to block last season, especially when he kept his pads down.

“Oh, my God. I mean, all of 'em strong,” Wiesman said. “Each of 'em is strong, but each guy has their own thing. Kahlil, you know, Kahlil obviously is one of our strongest guys. He’s one of our heavier guys, but now he’s moving quicker. It used to be when you were with Kahlil you had to bear down and really get ready for him, but now you can also have to be ready for him to move and shake and push and pull all of that stuff. It’s the same thing with Vickers and Danny O’Brien. I mean, Danny and Vickers, their leverage is just incredible. When you're playing with them, you really have to play low and drive your feet.”
Dylan Wiesman: Tennessee Vols football defensive line even harder to block in 2016

 

[Other_Guy]

Wonder if Kongbo and Mac get off to a slow start, especially if Turtle is out? I think and hope the coming out party is Florida!

 

[bmaultbay]

Wonder if Kongbo and Mac get off to a slow start, especially if Turtle is out? I think and hope the coming out party is Florida!

If they are turtling, suspect they will be slow. And awkward.

 

[Special Ed]

It's tortoise, not turtle!

 

[SeahawkVOL94]

If they are turtling, suspect they will be slow. And awkward.

Shy Turtles health is critical.

 

[tarvol73]

Barnett, we know. We had glimpses of MacKenzie's potential. He will be a beast this year, I believe even All-SEC. Kongbo won't get many double teams when playing with those two, so he will win quite a few matchups.

IMO, getting a healthy Shy Tuttle back is the last piece of the puzzle. That line will be unstoppable.

 

[Volgrad98]

Wonder if Kongbo and Mac get off to a slow start, especially if Turtle is out? I think and hope the coming out party is Florida!

 

[brentwoodvol23]

Wiseman says that about every d-line in the conference

 

[VonVol]

So happy this made an appearance.

 

[Biopsyman]

Does this say more about our DL or OL?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Does this say more about our DL or OL?

Both are going to be good

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Barnett, we know. We had glimpses of MacKenzie's potential. He will be a beast this year, I believe even All-SEC. Kongbo won't get many double teams when playing with those two, so he will win quite a few matchups.

IMO, getting a healthy Shy Tuttle back is the last piece of the puzzle. That line will be unstoppable.

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

 

[A-RodWiLks]

Lol

 

[Remy]

Wiseman says that about every d-line in the conference

Could be but what did UT's Wiesman have to say?

 

[JohnMarxism]

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

Now that's hysterical

 

[I Like Turtles]

Why is my picture here?

 

[lovavol]

Wiseman says that about every d-line in the conference

really, kind of a douche statement, and he did make all sec last year.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

For real bro?

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

Everybody listen to this guy. He watches a lot of Hudl highlights, so you can trust him when he says that our DL is better than most NFL ones :crazy:

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

A front four of Kongbo, Tuttle, K-Mac & Barnett would be hard to block by most collegiate offensive lines.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

You've outdone yourself. And, that's saying a lot.

 

[Nuctech777]

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

Face meet palm. I'm speechless

 

[photovol]

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

With Tuttle back the Vols Dline is better than most NFL teams......
G00D Lord D4H use your head, not your heart or whatever your using

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

With Tuttle back the Vols Dline is better than most NFL teams......
G00D Lord D4H use your head, not your heart or whatever your using

How many NFL defensive lines have 4 first rounders?

You'll be surprised by how few.

I think Barnett, Kongbo, Tuttle, and McKenzie will all be first round picks by the time they leave Knoxville. And all 4 should be very good NFL players.

 

[KBVol]

Getting Tuttle back would make our d-line better than most in the NFL. It'll be unfair.

I have confidence in the guys we have right now holding it down till be gets 100% healthy.

Better than most d-lines in the NFL? Lol!! That is undoubtedly the stupidest thing you've ever posted on here. Congrats cause that's quite an accomplishment.