The Bank (Defensive Edition) 1/12

DMoney

Today at 8:30 AM 2 min read

I know everybody is asking about quarterback and the offense, but I'll post that breakown later today when the dust settles a bit. Let's start with our Portal efforts the defensive side of the ball.

- The key name to know on defense is Missouri DE Damon Wilson. The former five star from Venice, Florida is the best defensive player in the Portal, and Miami is zeroing in on him. They are looking for bigger defensive ends to replace Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor.

- The Canes are also looking for a young defensive tackle to replace Donta Simpson. One name to keep an eye on: Ohio State transfer Jarquez Carter. He is a former teammate of Miami freshman DT Mykah Newton. The pair is from Newberry, Florida. Ahmad Moten, Justin Scott an Armondo Blount are expected to return and anchor our defense.

- Linebacker received a big boost with the expected return of Mo Toure, who is playing his best football in the playoffs. He continues to get healthier and faster. They are continuing to look for linebackers, but my sense is that they will look to their existing roster for most of the production. Don't sleep on Kamal Bonner, who fell behind due to injury but has been coming on in practice.

- Boston College transfer Omar Thornton is committed and will play both nickel and safety. We are not pursuing Koi Perich and I don't expect further action at safety. We are evaluating corners, as we have four starting caliber veterans and it is unclear how that will play out after the championship.

- I like Miami for Kicker Jack Olsen. He is highly accurate from within 50 yards. I expect Miami to pursue a kickoff and long FG specialist. Keep an eye on FSU kicker Jake Weinberg.

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LuCane

Today at 8:45 AM

P-Tizzle said:
Wilson

Seriously. That would surprise me. It would be exactly what I hoped we'd do.

Madabs

Today at 8:45 AM

Canesport said Toure getting another year was slim

Supacane954

Today at 8:45 AM

Bender said:
and in today's list of things I don't understand

Look at Our last recruiting classes and also who we have coming back from injury

htownkidd

Today at 8:45 AM

Thanks.
Like I said yesterday, we can put the Perich stuff to bed. Glad you confirmed it.

PIPO

Today at 8:46 AM

skyman said:
We lose Keionte and Jakobe, and Thorton gonna play both spots on some 11 on 10 defense type ****.. Umm, Yikes

We have Bryce that will start but we definitely need another safety to backup Thornton and Bryce with experience that can push for playing time.

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canadacanes

Today at 8:47 AM

Bender said:
and in today's list of things I don't understand

If his former DC isn’t signing off on the pursuit, I trust him.

P-Tizzle

Today at 8:47 AM

LuCane said:
Seriously. That would surprise me. It would be exactly what I hoped we'd do.

he would be massive (no pause)

Bender

Today at 8:47 AM

Supacane954 said:
Look at Our last recruiting classes and also who we have coming back from injury

Koi Perich is a NFL talent who will play one more year, get drafted afterwards and make a ****load of money. These kinds of players with past, very successful ties to your coaching staff, don't just show up at your doorstep.

I'm fairly certain he'll receive money we're not ready to spend at that position. I could make the same argument for our D-Line and why we're chasing Wilson.

DMoney

Today at 8:48 AM

skyman said:
We lose Keionte and Jakobe, and Thorton gonna play both spots on some 11 on 10 defense type ****.. Umm, Yikes

Bryce Fitzgerald will play more.

JustAFanHTX

Today at 8:49 AM

Bender said:
If the deal was between Thornton and Perich, I'll be honest, we've made a grave mistake.

No. No we haven’t lol they are only trying to replace one skill set, and Thornton is better at it for cheaper

Ziggy

Today at 8:49 AM

We've all seen that trenches can carry you on a deep CFP run. Give me Wilson and Carter and I'll be a happy man.

Koi is a great player but we already have Poyser and Fitzgerald needs to play more. I'm fine not spending big on him.

filmcane

Today at 8:50 AM

ben said:
Forst

bobbydigius

Today at 8:50 AM

canes1239 said:
Think we can slot Fitzgerald into a FS spot and then Poyser and Thornton can takeover the other roles

Don’t think either have the fluidity to be effective at nickel from snap to snap. If they are asked to just play down hill, absolutely but they will struggle mightily if asked to cover.

Bender

Today at 8:50 AM

JustAFanHTX said:
No. No we haven’t lol they are only trying to replace one skill set, and Thornton is better at it for cheaper

That's what I thought.

JustAFanHTX

Today at 8:51 AM

Bender said:
That's what I thought.

The role you have for Koi is already manned by a true freshman who will step forward next season,

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Gru

Today at 8:51 AM

We gonna get Wilson on a visit? No word on Brewu?

Today at 8:52 AM

filmcane said:
?

Frist*

OldhamA

Today at 8:53 AM

Bender said:
and in today's list of things I don't understand

Gonna assume he's hella expensive?

Bender

Today at 8:53 AM

JustAFanHTX said:
The role you have for Koi is already manned by a true freshman who will step forward next season,

Perich does everything well defensively, I wouldn't pencil him down on a role.

That dude is a completely different cat. Just take him away from ST and offense, good grief...

JustAFanHTX

Today at 8:55 AM

Bender said:
Perich does everything well defensively, I wouldn't pencil him down on a role.

That dude is a completely different cat. Just take him away from ST and offense, good grief...

That’s not true it’s what you want to believe from fomo. He’s a **** good player but he has shortcomings.