Alright. Here's my hack at a two-deep DC. Fix it! QB - Jefferson, J. Lee RB - Murphy, Ridley, Ford (rotation, as always) FB - Allen, Edwards WR - Tolliver, Randle Slot - Shepard, Toliver TE - D. Peterson, M. Joseph LT - Barksdale, Faulk LG - Dworaczyk, Williford C - Parsons, Hebert RG - Blackwell, Williford RT - Hurst, Faulk I like the depth everywhere except FB, C (if Hebert isn't healthy) and QB (losing Garrett hurts) P - Helton, Jasper (pooch) FG - Jasper, Alleman KO - Jasper, Allemen KOR - Shepard, Brooks, P. Peterson PR - Brooks, P. Peterson I am sorta really excited about these return guys. And I don't know if there's a weakness in the kicking game anywhere - maybe in depth, but I hear Alleman is going to be great. LDE - Montgomery, Edwards LT - Levingston, Downs RT - Nevis, Brockers RDE - Adams, Aghayere Sam LB - Francois, ?? Mike LB - Sheppard, Minter Will LB - Baker, Barrow SS - Taylor, Hatcher FS - Eugene, Loston CB - P. Peterson, Brooks CB - Claiborne, Calhoun I really like our starters on defense, but the depth is kind of scary at LB and CB.
I will go over it in a bit but hearing that Maclin and Minter are going to be lined up at OLB this season. Maclin has been there since day 1 and Sheppard said Minter will slide over to get a chance to see the field this year and likely move back to MLB when needed.
QB - Jefferson, J. Lee RB - Ridley, Ford, Murphy (rotation, as always) FB - Stampley, Theriot (Allen out for Now) WR - Tolliver, Randle Slot - Shepard, Toliver TE - D. Peterson, Clement LT - Barksdale, Washington/Faulk LG - Dworaczyk, Williford C - Lonergan, Hebert (Parsons Medical Redshirt) RG - Blackwell, Williford RT - Hurst, Faulk/Shaw P - Helton, Jasper (pooch) FG - Jasper, Alleman KO - Jasper, Allemen KOR - Shepard, Brooks, P. Peterson PR - P. Peterson, Brooks (Swap) LDE - Edwards, Montgomery (Swap until we see Fall practice results) LT - Levingston, Downs RT - Nevis, Brockers RDE - Adams, Aghayere Sam LB - Francois, Tahj Jones Mike LB - Sheppard, Minter Will LB - Baker, Barrow SS - Taylor, Hatcher FS - Eugene, Loston CB - P. Peterson, Brooks CB - Claiborne, St. Julien That is my best guess as of now but we could see some shakeups at FB, DE, LB, Frsh WR could replace Toliver in the slot, Washington/Shaw, and Faulk will be battling for their spots on the 2 deep.
Dline is going to have a sick rotation of speed off the edges. Mingo will get his but mainly as a 3rd down pass rusher and obvious passing downs IMO.
Connor Neighbors, walk on from the high school I graduated from in Huntsville, Alabama got switched to FB from LB by Miles. Said he is competing for playing time.
Stupid brain - I meant Lonergan, not Parsons. I like the idea of Minter getting some snaps on the outsides, as well. I just have a suspicion that Allen will be back. I think Mingo still needs a year in the weight room, but that's just me.
Shep really going to be returning kickoffs? I like it but thought Peterson was going to be the KOR. Haven't seen much from Brooks to make me think he's the answer at either position (punt or kickoff returns).
We will see a buch of guys get a shot at KR and Shep will be one of them and likely a permanent KR if all works out. PP will get his shot too along with Brooks. PP will get 1st crack at PR and Shep might get a stab at it as well.
