Nick Coe's versatility

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Nick Coe’s versatility one reason Auburn’s d-line will be one of nation’s best again

ByZac Blackerby

Auburn’s defensive front last season was one of the best units in college football. The Tigers could be better this season even without Jeff Holland, who left early for the NFL.

One reason is sophomore Nick Coe, a third-year sophomore who more than likely will be a backup this fall. But his presence and versatility – he has the ability to line up as the strongside end or as the 3-technique tackle – is one reason Auburn’s front four will be so good.

 

 

Coe was an SEC All-Freshman performer last season, and while he probably will not be a starter, he will see a high usage rate, especially in pass-rushing situations.

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Sophomore T.D. Moultry is the favorite to replace Holland as the starting “BUCK” end. Senior Dontavius Russell is expected to start at nose tackle, junior Derrick Brown at the other tackle spot and junior Marlon Davidson at strongside end.

Coe (6 feet 5, 270 pounds) produced solid numbers in his rotation role last season – 29 tackles, two sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss, six quarterback hurries – and line coach Rodney Garner’s use of Coe was impressive. Coe’s athleticism allowed other guys to succeed.

On the play above, Holland gets credit for half of the sack, but Coe (No. 91) does a great job keeping contain and refuses to let mobile Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant escape the pocket.

Coe should become more consistent regarding keeping containment. In the above play, he is chipped by the running back and Auburn loses the edge. As a more experienced player this fall, Coe should be better as a perimeter player.

He was named the SEC defensive lineman of the week for his performance against Alabama and the SEC Freshman of the week against Mississippi State and Arkansas.

 

 

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Studying the article again he mistook PJIII for Coe on the second clip.

[alexava 6,973]

A luxury off the bench!

[McLoofus 35,182]

The article makes a great point. Big reason why I'm optimistic for Moultry (and Bryant) is that Holland was the beneficiary of the rest of his unit doing their jobs. Don't get me wrong, he was my man crush and an absolute beast. But sometimes it was a matter of him being athletic enough to track the QB down after he'd been flushed from his hidey hole by the other guys. As long as we have guys like we do at the other spots, I think Moultry and Bryant are going to have a much easier job. 

And to have 2 guys like Coe and Davidson who are big enough to play inside and athletic enough to play outside... we are #bless. 

 

[aucanucktiger 1,791]

Gus' best chance of getting his offensive genius label back on "Pardon the Interruption" is have the Chipster put Coe in the backfield for a goal line Refrigerator Perry package. 

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3 hours ago, aucanucktiger said:

Gus' best chance of getting his offensive genius label back on "Pardon the Interruption" is have the Chipster put Coe in the backfield for a goal line Refrigerator Perry package. 

Dudes that big have no business being that athletic and fast.  He is most definitely a freak of nature!

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8 hours ago, aucanucktiger said:

Gus' best chance of getting his offensive genius label back on "Pardon the Interruption" is have the Chipster put Coe in the backfield for a goal line Refrigerator Perry package. 

We got Coynis Miller for that. He was a wildcat qb in HS at 6'1 300 lbs and was swift!