Today was the first day with pads on during Hurricanes fall camp, which means we can really see who's bringing the physicality and how players really move.
Here's my notes from practice today:
- TE Alex Baumann really serves as a safe pair of hands for all the QB’s, consistently able to be a security blanket when needed
- DB Keionte Scott had some great reps in coverage, but what stood out was his usage in nickel blitz plays
- WR Keelan Marion is really hard to get a read on. You know what you’re getting in the return game with him, but is very volatile at wideout. High ceiling but lacks consistency
- Chris Ewald moves very well and similar to the more experienced corners, one to watch for the future
- Ray Ray continues to battle for that slot position. That battle between himself, Mali, and Tony Johnson is a great problem to have for Shannon Dawson. This battle consistently levels up rather than guys going hot and cold.
- Really nice depth at the LB position, lots of physicality across the board
- Armando Blount was absolutely moving today, won multiple reps which included what would’ve been a sack
- Markel Bell continues to win reps against top opponents
- Max Buchanan had his first shine moment of practice so far, a great rep against Moten
- One thing I’d watch out for is how the receivers match Beck’s experience. Like Ward, Beck is throwing to spots/space rather than directly at guys sometimes. So the receiver needs to see the field and be ready for the throw and not be suprised. This is the second week the receiver hasn’t seen the space during a live rep resulting in an incompletion
- Zechariah Poyser’s physicality is a big plus, able to knock weaker opponents off balance to break up passes
-Markeith williams had another good day, jumped an out route for a breakup
Overall it was a great practice across the board as the position groups continue to look more cohesive and ready to roll
Here's my notes from practice today:
- TE Alex Baumann really serves as a safe pair of hands for all the QB’s, consistently able to be a security blanket when needed
- DB Keionte Scott had some great reps in coverage, but what stood out was his usage in nickel blitz plays
- WR Keelan Marion is really hard to get a read on. You know what you’re getting in the return game with him, but is very volatile at wideout. High ceiling but lacks consistency
- Chris Ewald moves very well and similar to the more experienced corners, one to watch for the future
- Ray Ray continues to battle for that slot position. That battle between himself, Mali, and Tony Johnson is a great problem to have for Shannon Dawson. This battle consistently levels up rather than guys going hot and cold.
- Really nice depth at the LB position, lots of physicality across the board
- Armando Blount was absolutely moving today, won multiple reps which included what would’ve been a sack
- Markel Bell continues to win reps against top opponents
- Max Buchanan had his first shine moment of practice so far, a great rep against Moten
- One thing I’d watch out for is how the receivers match Beck’s experience. Like Ward, Beck is throwing to spots/space rather than directly at guys sometimes. So the receiver needs to see the field and be ready for the throw and not be suprised. This is the second week the receiver hasn’t seen the space during a live rep resulting in an incompletion
- Zechariah Poyser’s physicality is a big plus, able to knock weaker opponents off balance to break up passes
-Markeith williams had another good day, jumped an out route for a breakup
Overall it was a great practice across the board as the position groups continue to look more cohesive and ready to roll
