Defensive players you will be watching at spring practice or expect significant improvement from this year? Guys on my shortlist include: Gary Moore, Ekpe bros, Stelter, Elmore, James.. a couple linebackers should factor into the discussion as well.
Defensive players you will be watching at spring practice or expect significant improvement from this year? Guys on my shortlist include: Gary Moore, Ekpe bros, Stelter, Elmore, James.. a couple linebackers should factor into the discussion as well.
My guess is Poock.
Eight defensive players is your "short" list? I'll go with Hank Ekpe and Jalen Myrick.
I know we are young on the line so we need to expect some of those younger guys to step up this year after a year under their belts.
However, we are losing alot of tackles at the MLB spot. I think someone needs to step up there. Does anyone know of a guy as a big, strong, and quick as Wilson on the roster? I've heard Poock, Lynn, mentioned. For those that have seen them practice, could these guys fill Wilson's shoes?
As far as Myrick goes, he is built like a TB. I hope he can play DB, but if not there should be someplace to use him.I hope you are right about Myrick. I'm not sold on him as a CB at all.
My pick for breakout players: Lynn and Elmore.
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As far as Myrick goes, he is built like a TB. I hope he can play DB, but if not there should be someplace to use him.
Lynn is big enough and faster than Wilson. Likely not as strong and won't have the same instincts, but is still young. I'm pretty high on Jack Lynn's potential. I don't know much about Poock, but think it is likely he plays on the outside.
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Lynn is big enough and faster than Wilson. Likely not as strong and won't have the same instincts, but is still young. I'm pretty high on Jack Lynn's potential. I don't know much about Poock, but think it is likely he plays on the outside.
LB depth isn't too bad. Laster played a decent amount last year. Williams started one game, but I don't know how much stock to put into that. Celestin needs to bulk up some, but he played a ton on special teams. Nick Rallis should be back. Not sure about Dixon, I'd guess he's behind Wipson at this point.I'm excited to see where Gary Moore is at in his development. Seems like he could add a new some size, athleticism and depth to the middle of the line. Also, am expecting significant progress in Stelter's development. Will be interesting to see how they use him this year, whether it be DE or DT. Either way I'm excited about the prospect of Elmore, Stelter, Moore, Richardson anchoring the line for the next 3-4 years.
Lots of questions/unknowns at LB behind Lynn, Campbell, Poock. Really hoping Celestin, E. Williams, Dixon or Laster steps up this spring, but don't have any evidence to suggest that will happen.