Les Miles says he is quite happy with the linebacking corps, especially the starters. His main concern is punter.
The TP indicated that Jarvis Jones ran with the first unit at right tackle with Barksdale backing him up. The rest of the line was the same as last year.
I think McCray has the physical tools to cover, it's his decision making that was a problem on most of the big plays he got burned on. He didn't realize he was supposed to cover a guy until it was too late and he got there real late. The big reception by Hillis on 4th down for Arkie was the most glaring example IMO. If he is lined up head to hear with a guy at the line of scrimmage then he'd know who he was supposed to cover.
Another version of our depth chart after one day of practice..... QB: Andrew Hatch, Jarrett Lee, TC McCartney, Rodney Scioneaux RB (no order): Charles Scott, Keiland Williams, Richard Murphy, Stephan Ridley, Quinn Johnson, Chad Baniecki, Phillip Pigott, Blake Nichols, August Mangin WR: Brandon LaFell, Demetrius Byrd, Chris Mitchell, Jared Mitchell, R.J. Jackson, Ricky Dixon, Terrance Toliver, Quentin LeDay, Jeremy Bunting, R.J. Gillen, Adam McClure, Ian Harding TE: Richard Dickson (wearing No. 18), Caleb Angelle, Mitch Joseph, Alex Russian OL: 1st unit - Ciron Black (LT), Herman Johnson (LG), Brett Helms (C), Lyle Hitt (RG), Jarvis Jones (RT); 2nd unit - Ernest McCoy (LT), Ryan Miller (LG), T-Bob Hebert (C), Josh Dworaczyk (RG), Joseph Barksdale (RT). Others: Trey Helms, Matt Allen, Max Holmes, Richard Dugas. DL: 1st unit - Tyson Jackson (DE), Kirston Pittman (DE), Marlon Favorite (DT), Al Woods (DT); 2nd unit - Tremaine Johnson (DE), Rahim Alem (DE), Will Blackwell (DT), Drake Nevis (DT). Others: Pep Levingston, Sidell Corley, Jordon Corbin, Kentravis Aubrey, Donald Hains. LB: 1st unit - Kelvin Sheppard, Darry Beckwith, Perry Riley; 2nd unit - Kellen Theriot, Ace Foyil, Shomari Clemons. Others: Zach Midulla, Lydell Smith, Paul Felio. DB: 1st unit - Chris Hawkins (LCB), Jai Eugene (RCB), Harry Coleman (SS), Curtis Taylor (FS). 2nd unit - Ron Brooks (LCB), Phelon Jones (RCB), Chad Jones (SS), Danny McCray (FS). Others: CB - Tyson Andrus, John Williams, Orlando Gunn, Joe Maltempi, Tasmin Williams; S - Stefoin Francois, Chad Moody.
I thought Alexander was back? And I'm suprised to see Al Woods ahead of Drake Nevis. God, our LB depth is scary (not in a good way). We have a Safety who just switched to the position, a true freshman, and a walk-on as our primary back-ups.
I disagree. McCray lacks the hips & body control to be a CB or even a great nickelback. He's a true Safety.
Reports are that Charles Alexander went through some of the drills with the defensive linemen. Jacob Cutrera did not go through all of the drills. Also funny, I read somewhere that CLM is not worried about our crop of LBs....dunno btw...keep in mind that RJF and TH arent listed on that chart either since they are both at track
