Mikey 16,603 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Tigerfinz said: Let's just take 5 linebackers. Finish with Rice and Taylor and be done with it...? Since we only signed one LB last year, 5 this year isn't over doing it. Six in two years is just keeping up, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Tigerfinz said: Let's just take 5 linebackers. Finish with Rice and Taylor and be done with it...? If we actually pulled that off and kept the current commits I would consider that some of the best recruiting I've seen AU do at any position since I've been keeping up with it. Better than last years WR and some of the OL classes we've had in the last decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 42 minutes ago, fredst said: If we actually pulled that off and kept the current commits I would consider that some of the best recruiting I've seen AU do at any position since I've been keeping up with it. Better than last years WR and some of the OL classes we've had in the last decade. From a ratings stand point this LB class would not equal or pass last year's WR class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala 327 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 6 hours ago, ellitor said: From a ratings stand point this LB class would not equal or pass last year's WR class. Agree but the LB's may get a lot more PT than the WR did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, lala said: Agree but the LB's may get a lot more PT than the WR did. Moultry might. I don't know about the rest given how well our LBs played this year and all are back except TJ Neal who did not play much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au_bsci_04 407 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 TD cut from same cloth as Marlon. Gonna be tough to keep him off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 10 hours ago, ellitor said: From a ratings stand point this LB class would not equal or pass last year's WR class. Meh, ratings. Given our recent history at LB, our inability to have a coherent pass game, and the quality of guys we would be getting I think the LBs are just as good and important to us- and I love that WR class.I think Wooten and Rice are underrated at 3* anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 JMO and I think the staff may take both if they both wanted to commit but between the 2, based on film highlights only which is not fair; I would love to have Taylor over Rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 12 minutes ago, JFDTiger80 said: JMO and I think the staff may take both if they both wanted to commit but between the 2, based on film highlights only which is not fair; I would love to have Taylor over Rice. There are conflicting reports on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,862 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, ellitor said: There are conflicting reports on that. Do both have a committable offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 25 minutes ago, NoALtiger said: Do both have a committable offer? Yes. The options are 1st come, 1st serve or take both. That's what the conflicting reports are about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgufcm 4,096 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Even with the improvement from the LBs this year, seems like we'd be better off with a deeper bench. To my eyes, it looked like Tre Williams and Darrell Williams were consistent and very, very good. Deshaun Davis was less consistent (in part due to wear and tear). He was great when he was on but had moments of struggle during the season. After that, Atkinson made some good progress. Other than that, we sat in Nickel as a base set for two reasons: (1) keep Rudy on the field and (2) minimize the reps for a thin group of LBs. Seems to me, there is plenty of opportunity for LBs, especially if they can play in coverage the way Darrell Williams did this year. He was a revelation on pass coverage. I'd also say especially if any guy has the flexibility to rush the passer from the OLB spot. That's another place that could get a true freshman on the field quickly. We need understudies. We need guys that can drop into coverage. We need guys that can rush the passer from the edge when we shift into odd fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, mcgufcm said: Even with the improvement from the LBs this year, seems like we'd be better off with a deeper bench. To my eyes, it looked like Tre Williams and Darrell Williams were consistent and very, very good. Deshaun Davis was less consistent (in part due to wear and tear). He was great when he was on but had moments of struggle during the season. After that, Atkinson made some good progress. Other than that, we sat in Nickel as a base set for two reasons: (1) keep Rudy on the field and (2) minimize the reps for a thin group of LBs. Seems to me, there is plenty of opportunity for LBs, especially if they can play in coverage the way Darrell Williams did this year. He was a revelation on pass coverage. I'd also say especially if any guy has the flexibility to rush the passer from the OLB spot. That's another place that could get a true freshman on the field quickly. We need understudies. We need guys that can drop into coverage. We need guys that can rush the passer from the edge when we shift into odd fronts. That's always the case at every position at every school unless the benchers are causing chemistry issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgufcm 4,096 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Yeah, I just mean that is a particularly thin position. You're right. We always want depth, but like at Safety, I can't see a path for a true freshman unless that guy is just a freak. Ruffin, Matthews, Roberts, and Daniel Thomas are going to eat up 90% of the reps, barring injury. That's just how that's going to go. At LB, I can't say the same thing. I see two positions (including MLB) where I could barely venture a guess as to who the second string will be. Seems like LB is still a fast improving but very thin position, which usually means young guys can find the two-deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Committing this AM? Who is the favorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Committing this morning, any idea which way he is going? LSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU80cruiser 1,102 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I thought UGA was the favorite right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 uga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 minute ago, AU80cruiser said: I thought UGA was the favorite right? They are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 11 minutes ago, WarDamnEagleWDE said: They are. I'll be very happy with Taylor if we land him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, JFDTiger80 said: I'll be very happy with Taylor if we land him. Oh yea. Kid is a beast. AU would have taken Rice but didn't push him. Same with uat. Monty has a issue with his shoulder. Reason he didn't play in the all-star game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfangs 269 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 What time does he commit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 19 minutes ago, tigerfangs said: What time does he commit? Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger03 49 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I wouldn't get too excited about this one. Probably down to LSU and UGA. Liked AU a lot but didn't like AU recruiting tactics late in the process. I'm hopeful but not too confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTCOMPANY 394 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 minute ago, AUTiger03 said: I wouldn't get too excited about this one. Probably down to LSU and UGA. Liked AU a lot but didn't like AU recruiting tactics late in the process. I'm hopeful but not too confident. Care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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