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2nd Team Getting Their First Start
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With all the crap that's been flying around here about this rediculous Spygate story, I'd like to turn the focus back to football.
In subtracting both Samuel and Gay, we have lost alot of experience at a vital position. I feel good about how we addressed this with the draft and with the Wheatley pick in particular, but I can't really see how these kids will contribute much the first year. I just remember how lost Meriweather was early last year and thats coming from a big time program and playing a position that is easier to pick up than corner, at the pro level.
I liked the Bryant pick up but he too will be learning a new system. We will need Hobbs to have a break out year, but I'm not sure that this is realistic?
Better D line play will certainly help as will a more athletic (read younger) and fresher (read deeper rotation) LB corps. I know we can't have all pros at every position but I think, at least through October, we will be missing Assante.
It will be interesting as to how it plays out!
Respects,
Rich
In subtracting both Samuel and Gay, we have lost alot of experience at a vital position. I feel good about how we addressed this with the draft and with the Wheatley pick in particular, but I can't really see how these kids will contribute much the first year. I just remember how lost Meriweather was early last year and thats coming from a big time program and playing a position that is easier to pick up than corner, at the pro level.
I liked the Bryant pick up but he too will be learning a new system. We will need Hobbs to have a break out year, but I'm not sure that this is realistic?
Better D line play will certainly help as will a more athletic (read younger) and fresher (read deeper rotation) LB corps. I know we can't have all pros at every position but I think, at least through October, we will be missing Assante.
It will be interesting as to how it plays out!
Respects,
Rich