(08-02-2019, 12:34 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Bobby Hart....  
Malik Jefferson

(08-02-2019, 12:36 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I was thinking of Ross earlier before TC started, then well, he was quick to disappoint. But here's my suprise pick that may gain some flack, but I will say Dre K. He's been a total douchebag, undisciplined player for the last few years who does more flamboyant pleading and arm waving than he does focusing on coverage. Hopefully with the new accountability, he starts earning that enormous check we wrote him. Next in line would be Hart. I can't explain why really, just that the coaching may get his play up to speed and get the best out of him.

(08-03-2019, 12:07 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I like this threads that bring out the positive thoughts in everyone.

Pretty much everyone I would have listed has already been mentioned.

Malone......Probably #1 on my list based on the fact that we need him more than any of the others right now.  But although I ws high on him in college he really hasn't done anything to give me a lot of hope.  

Vigil...…#1 on my list of guys that I think will actually step up.  He needs to stay healthy all year.  

Sample.....About to become the new Reggie Kelly.  Won't have a lot of catches but will play a lot of snaps and help with the run game.

Billings.....Actually played pretty well last year.  Footballoutsiders lumps all 3-4 DTs and DEs plus all 4-3 DTs together in a group labeled "defensive linemen".  They use two stats to measure their efficiency against the run, and although I won't swear they are the most accurate metrics they ranked Billings 20th in the league in "success rate" and 8th in "average rush yards allowed".

Willis.....Might get a lot more snaps with MJ gone.  Has not shown me anything special, but has not stood out looking bad either.

(08-03-2019, 09:30 AM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Hart may surprise us, but I thought he only gave up 2 sacks last year. It was his false starts and penalties that killed drives. But, if a pass protection issue, you put Sample on his side, then Sample can help him by chipping on his way out on routes.

(08-03-2019, 12:07 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I like this threads that bring out the positive thoughts in everyone.

Pretty much everyone I would have listed has already been mentioned.

Malone......Probably #1 on my list based on the fact that we need him more than any of the others right now.  But although I ws high on him in college he really hasn't done anything to give me a lot of hope.  

Vigil...…#1 on my list of guys that I think will actually step up.  He needs to stay healthy all year.  

Sample.....About to become the new Reggie Kelly.  Won't have a lot of catches but will play a lot of snaps and help with the run game.

Billings.....Actually played pretty well last year.  Footballoutsiders lumps all 3-4 DTs and DEs plus all 4-3 DTs together in a group labeled "defensive linemen".  They use two stats to measure their efficiency against the run, and although I won't swear they are the most accurate metrics they ranked Billings 20th in the league in "success rate" and 8th in "average rush yards allowed".

Willis.....Might get a lot more snaps with MJ gone.  Has not shown me anything special, but has not stood out looking bad either.

(08-03-2019, 08:16 PM)Goalpost Wrote: So I'm rooting for Deshaun Davis, even though it might only be special teams impact.  I guess with Worley gone it improves his chances.  Takeo likes him and he is an interesting story and a quick learner

(08-03-2019, 08:20 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Davis is a thumper.  I don't know where they would play him on defense with a base of 4-2-5.  

(08-03-2019, 11:36 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I don't see us playing a base nickel defense, but I have been wrong before.

(08-04-2019, 12:34 AM)Jakeypoo Wrote: Our base Defense is a Nickle package heck most teams.

(08-02-2019, 12:30 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: My guy is Jordan Willis.  I was big on him when he was selected, but he has done little to nothing to warrant his selection and could actually be a (somewhat) surprise cut.  

I am doubling down on the guy for this reason:  I think he has finally found his home at LDE.  He will rotate with Dunlap.  He won't be rotating inside and he won't be playing the right side with a bunch of other guys and never really finding his rhythm.  

There are a ton of reasons to say why Willis won't do squat again this year, but I just have a feeling that he may surprise.  He is my choice.  

Honorable mentions go to Clayton Fedejelem (who I still think could be our SS) and Christian Westerman (who always apparently sucks in practice but was our highest game-rated offensive linemen when he did get to play).

Who are yours?

(08-05-2019, 02:16 PM)3wt Wrote: Malik Jefferson - had a really good game (I think against Indy) last pre-season, and I've heard he's much improved in this camp.   If they can get his mind right he's got the skills.   If he (and Pratt) panned out and Vigil stayed healthy our nickel package would could be a major upgrade.


Jon Miller - Lap was saying the D linemen were all telling him that Miller (and the interior in general) has been a handful.  Would be so nice to have a strong interior in both the running game and the passing game.  Giving Mixon & Gio holes in the interior and Dalton an extra second could have some dramatic results.