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Originally Posted by TheFresher
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Thanks, I should have examined the address more thoroughly.
Anyways, looks like Evridge is solidifying his position at starting quarterback. I had little confidence in Sherer's girl arm and mediocre mobility so I'm pleased about that.
Valai overtaking Pleasant will be a shot in the arm to both our pass and run defenses.
The cornerback group is solid with Henry and Langford recovering well from injuries and talented youngsters like Goins and Cromartie. Cromartie could assume a role comparable to Henry as a frosh if need be.
I think the linebacking corps is superb, but their success is predicated by the defensive line occupying the opponent O-Line.
Defensive line is the biggest question. I like the defensive end potential quite a bit. Decremer was our best pass rusher last season and Shaughnessy is a solid 4-year starter (albeit overrated). Schofield and Nzegwu are more than agile enough to prevent spread running backs from getting outside. Westphal is probably polished enough to play early. But defensive tackle looks like a mess. I hate the gap penetrating v. plugging philosophy. We're just undersized, understaffed, and under-talented inside. We need everybody to regain full health there in order to even be adequate otherwise we will be a sieve again. You're only as good as your weakest link defensively.
Offensively, we have a ton of talent overall it's just a matter of figuring out how to move players around so our best see the field. 3-4 starting caliber running backs, 2-3 starting caliber tight ends, 0-1 starting caliber receivers. Paul Chryst will have an opportunity to earn his substantial salary this season.