QB: Typical growing pains that popped up at the worst possible time against tOSU, but Robinson clearly has a high ceiling. He needs to run more, and I think he’ll learn to balance his running and passing with more reps. Collins looks like a very talented backup.
OL: Our tackles are good. Our guards are “meh.” Hollins seems like he’ll be a really good center. The guard spots seem to be the weakest spots on the OL year to year. Hopefully, we can improve over the next few years as Thomson gets more of his recruits.
WR: Lots of speed, somewhat shaky hands. We seem to still have more drops than I’d like.
TE: Starting to think we just don’t want to ever use this position in the passing game or we are abysmal at recruiting TE’s.
RB’s: Darius is just amazing. Sewo is a nice compliment. Been really happy with Demarcado when he’s played, too.
Kicker: Ugh
Punter: Ugh
Return Game: Great in two games, nonexistent against tOSU. They were very fast and well prepared on kick coverage.
DE: Banogu has been disruptive. Summers does well in obvious passing downs, but he gets pushed around on running plays. We really need Collier to get healthy. Need Bowen and someone else to step up for depth.
DT: Bethley is a beast. Big Joe is solid. We really need Cooper and/or Ellis to start showing something. Blacklock has been a huge loss, but that’s not a surprise.
LB: Biggest disappointment so far. Bad tackling, over running plays, missing gaps, etc. Wallow is showing promise, but he’s still too small and is a sloppy tackler. Evans has been bad. He’s better than he’s shown this year. Would love to see more of Jawaun Johnson and to get Ty back to LB full time.
FS: Niko would make a great backup. He’s a liability as a starter. Gets beat every game for a big play and is regularly out of position. He doesn’t have the athleticism to make up for it. Would love to see more Vernon Scott. Kid made an NFL level play on the pass breakup down the sideline against tOSU.
WS: Ridwan has been solid but not great. This spot seems to have less depth than the others. Hopefully, Simmons can get healthy.
SS: Gaines is a stud. Dude has been the best player on our D.
CB: Been really pleased with the corners. Gladney has been really good and Noah Daniels really stepped up against tOSU.
What does the board think?
OL: Our tackles are good. Our guards are “meh.” Hollins seems like he’ll be a really good center. The guard spots seem to be the weakest spots on the OL year to year. Hopefully, we can improve over the next few years as Thomson gets more of his recruits.
WR: Lots of speed, somewhat shaky hands. We seem to still have more drops than I’d like.
TE: Starting to think we just don’t want to ever use this position in the passing game or we are abysmal at recruiting TE’s.
RB’s: Darius is just amazing. Sewo is a nice compliment. Been really happy with Demarcado when he’s played, too.
Kicker: Ugh
Punter: Ugh
Return Game: Great in two games, nonexistent against tOSU. They were very fast and well prepared on kick coverage.
DE: Banogu has been disruptive. Summers does well in obvious passing downs, but he gets pushed around on running plays. We really need Collier to get healthy. Need Bowen and someone else to step up for depth.
DT: Bethley is a beast. Big Joe is solid. We really need Cooper and/or Ellis to start showing something. Blacklock has been a huge loss, but that’s not a surprise.
LB: Biggest disappointment so far. Bad tackling, over running plays, missing gaps, etc. Wallow is showing promise, but he’s still too small and is a sloppy tackler. Evans has been bad. He’s better than he’s shown this year. Would love to see more of Jawaun Johnson and to get Ty back to LB full time.
FS: Niko would make a great backup. He’s a liability as a starter. Gets beat every game for a big play and is regularly out of position. He doesn’t have the athleticism to make up for it. Would love to see more Vernon Scott. Kid made an NFL level play on the pass breakup down the sideline against tOSU.
WS: Ridwan has been solid but not great. This spot seems to have less depth than the others. Hopefully, Simmons can get healthy.
SS: Gaines is a stud. Dude has been the best player on our D.
CB: Been really pleased with the corners. Gladney has been really good and Noah Daniels really stepped up against tOSU.
What does the board think?