Nuggets: Coaches testing Homer at CB and more

Nov 16, 2016

**With the end of the season approaching and the Canes becoming thin at certain spots such as cornerback and offensive line, coaches have been experimenting with a couple of players such as Travis Homer at cornerback. Homer, who has been a special teams ace for the Canes this season, turned heads at running back in fall camp and possesses game-breaking speed. This is not a permanent switch and Homer is still with the running backs primarily, but coaches are keeping their options open for the future. He will most likely stay put at running back because he brings a different skill set than the other Canes backs.

**Another possibility that is being evaluated is Courtel Jenkins moving from defensive tackle to interior offensive lineman. This isn't a move that he is particularly open to making, but it has been tossed around nonetheless.

**Earlier in the season, sources told CanesInSight that Gus Edwards (redshirt junior) was considering a post-grad transfer to Syracuse -- an opportunity for him to get more touches and play close to home. However, with Edwards' increased role in the offense over the past few weeks, Gus looks like he will stick around for another year.

**Evidence Njoku has indicated that his commitment to the Hurricanes is solid, but one program that his trying to make a strong push for him is Tennessee. Former Canes tight ends coach/interim head coach Larry Scott is leading Njoku's recruitment to the Volunteers and head coach Butch Jones is making him a top priority as well, according to a source. Remember, Scott recruited and coached Evidence's brother, David, when he was at Miami. There is also talk that David could bolt for the NFL after this season, which might also affect things. Evidence was on the CanesInSight podcast last week and sounded solid with the Hurricanes coming off of a visit, but this is just something to track.

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Dwinstitles

Nov 16, 2016

Liberty City El said:
CanesAreAble said:

LMAO Pete said Tennessee is recruiting Njoku and everybody starts panicking.

Do you want coveted players or not?

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That's not the issue... Tennessee has been recruiting Evidence for months, that's nothing new.

The problem is, now that David may be going to draft that it could apparently affect whether we can keep him or not...

Nobody's panicking, but it's a problem if Dugans can't keep a kid who should be an absolute lock to us committed & you should know that if Pete is mentioning in the way that he is, then it's a possibility.

The issue is the fact that we shouldn't even have to put up a fight for a 3-star like Evidence when we have literally evynsingle advantage working in our favor.

The fact that Larry Scott can pluck guys from regardless of who they are is completely unacceptable, he can't do that sh*t to any other staff but ours.

This staff hasn't been aggressive enough & teams are absolutely trying to take advantage of it, they smell blood in the water & we can't just act like it's no big deal or we're just going to have a whole bunch of "silent" 4-stars show up & sign at the last minute.

This is Miami, we've seen this movie before... They better step up and start locking this class down.

This

Red flags all over the place and people dont see it because its a brand new hire. I like MR but i could turn quick......and these issues along with hiding prospects because they scared of other schools is a huge concern.
Its like if u smash a bytch quick das a red flag u cant wife that. Pay attention to the red flags

Brooklyndee

Nov 16, 2016

LustNCanes said:
Brooklyndee said:

skibbyskibby said:

Njoku would be making a huge mistake leaving early. He's a late round guy right now, but with another year, he could work his way into the 2nd or 3rd round.

I think moving Homer to CB is a mistake too. He's the most physically gifted RB on the roster, and is more physically gifted than the RB's we are recruiting too. If his instincts match his physical abilities and toughness, he could be special.

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I guess you missed where he said it would only be a temporary move... staff loves Homer at rb

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Brooklyn, in my line of work, temporary means forever.... LOL...

You must work in corrections! Nah but seriously this kid is the truth at running back. It's gonna be real tough with carries soon but they'll give him a shot there first

Brooklyndee

Nov 16, 2016

BeastMode said:
DMoney said:

Ryan Fines is the guy who should move to OL.

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Fines probably won't even be on the roster next year. They at least see Jenkins has some talent and hope to get some production out of him at OL. He is 5th on the DT depth chart

This is happening to courted as punishment. He's only getting a shot cause of talent. Kid is an ******* with a horrible attitude.

Bunker Mentality

Nov 16, 2016

Courtel has ability and nasty streak that would make him a good interior O-lineman. He's at the back end of the D-line rotation but could be a starter on offense.

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edge

Nov 16, 2016

We need to keep our depth at DL.

If Homer can become our version of Peppers then I am all for it.

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Golsen82

Nov 16, 2016

edge said:
We need to keep our depth at DL.

If Homer can become our version of Peppers then I am all for it.

Notsince1985

Nov 16, 2016

Why the **** would anyone play for Al Golde....Butch Jones? Listening to talk radio in TN is like listening to talk radio in South Florida the last 3 years.

The Franchise

Nov 16, 2016

Courtel is actually a good DT, so moving him to OL would be retarded. Maybe they're just fcking with him like Henry Steel's coach did in the legendary movie "One On One."

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fresssh

Nov 16, 2016

Ive been begging for coaches to start giving Homer reps at DB. Safety or corner, it doesnt matter, hes going to be a **** of a player on that side. Love him at RB too, but DB is more critical next year.

Ive always been a big Jenkins fan. Even more so this year. As much as I like him and our depth at Dt, I think he could be a helluva guard. Staff is acknowledging we need guys that can move people. No finess ****. Id feel more comfortable with the move if we had a guy like Kool to coach the o line, but im in favor of the move. Need a huge talent upgrade at o line.

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nycane

Nov 16, 2016

all we heard for months is evidence is garbage. now he's jerry juedy lol

The Franchise

Nov 16, 2016

nycane said:
all we heard for months is evidence is garbage. now he's jerry juedy lol

Are you really this dim? Show me anywhere in this thread where anyone is claiming Evidence is a great player.

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Canesince91

Nov 16, 2016

Don't like the Courtel move if its permanent.
He's proven to be a pretty solid 1tech DT. He's hard to block 1 on 1 that frees up the LB's to make plays.

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nycane

Nov 16, 2016

The Franchise said:
nycane said:

all we heard for months is evidence is garbage. now he's jerry juedy lol

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Are you really this dim? Show me anywhere in this thread where anyone is claiming Evidence is a great player.

it was sarcasm dude. relax.

The Franchise

Nov 16, 2016

nycane said:
The Franchise said:

nycane said:

all we heard for months is evidence is garbage. now he's jerry juedy lol

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Are you really this dim? Show me anywhere in this thread where anyone is claiming Evidence is a great player.

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it was sarcasm dude. relax.

Sure it was. Guess you couldn't find anyone raving about Evidence.

ScubaCane

Nov 16, 2016

Jenkins is a guy who makes plays when he is in at DT, I would hate to see him move to OL

kryptonite

Nov 16, 2016

I mostly give the staff the benefit of the doubt, but if I had a vote, I'd want to keep Homer at RB. Our current RBs have been serviceable, but not great. Our next potentially great back is Homer, let him stay there until he proves he's no better than the others. I know we need corners, but I don't see it as a plus...it's (potentially) like moving AR to corner. If he's not one of the 2 best RBs, move him. If he is, put Yearby at corner or something.

k9cane

Nov 16, 2016

Mahoney-Pearson said:
Courtel has ability and nasty streak that would make him a good interior O-lineman. He's at the back end of the D-line rotation but could be a starter on offense.

I remember Damond Neely making the switch from DL to Oline waaaay back in the Butch era and actually becoming pretty serviceable...

pyhooya

Nov 16, 2016

CanesFactory said:
Butch Davis and Larry scott need to worry about half their team quitting after the season, not trying to pull njoku

So Butch is leaving UT to coach FIU......thought he was at ESPiN

AtrainCane

Nov 16, 2016

Brooklyndee said:
BeastMode said:

DMoney said:

Ryan Fines is the guy who should move to OL.

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Fines probably won't even be on the roster next year. They at least see Jenkins has some talent and hope to get some production out of him at OL. He is 5th on the DT depth chart

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This is happening to courted as punishment. He's only getting a shot cause of talent. Kid is an ******* with a horrible attitude.

The staff better be careful at DT. Norton and McIntosh are talented enough to have great a 2017 and both go to the draft. At least one of them is gone after next year.

bAMACANE

Nov 16, 2016

IndayArtHauz said:
Homer at CB is a fun move in the short term.

I'll say it again: any kid that wants to go to Tennessee and that dumpster fire deserves them.

Pretty sure other schools are saying the same thing about us as a program! Lol

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Nuggets: Coaches testing Homer at CB and more

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