Barry J - position changes

[HerbieDaGawd]

Any news about Pope and/or Wiggins to CB?

Ah yes, I can just see it now, Manuela/T rob call press and Pope and Wiggs just both just immediately trip and fall down right after the ball is snapped. Either that or the wind from the WR's running past them will also blow them over to the ground.

 

[jeremiah561]

Really hope Smith can help the lb group make a jump. God help us if B. Jennings is playing meaningful minutes.

Jennings is actually pretty **** good on 1st and 2nd down between the tackles.

 

[DTP]

Jennings is actually pretty **** good on 1st and 2nd down between the tackles.

No he's not. He's slow footed and has no instincts. The only time he's in on a play is if they call a blitz and he runs right into the running back. Otherwise, he takes so long to diagnose a play that he can't get to his spot in time. Ideally, he'd be a stack and shed traditional inside linebacker that comes off the field on third downs. But he's not even that.

 

[Trav]

https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article252111188.html

Carter to Striker (I’ve been calling for this one), and K Smith to WLB.

Some other good nuggets in the column. Typing from my cell so can’t copy and paste.

Hey yea some of us insiders were in on that breaking news too.. i.e. those of us who watched the Spring game..

 

[Trav]

Jennings is actually pretty **** good on 1st and 2nd down between the tackles.

No he isn't. When he's fortunate enough to pick the right gap and not be a full second late to diagnose a play he's physical enough to clog some lanes but those plays are few and far between.

 

[Baba Yaga]

Among the planned upgrades, improving the football locker room “is very important,” Cohen said. “We want our facilities to be commensurate with our brand. Recruits and student-athletes talk and we want to modernize the locker room. The lockers themselves, they’re nice and functional but they’re wooden.”

Some of the new lockers in more modern facilities “recline like a first-class seat, where kids can nap in them,” Cohen said. “We are driving a 2012 car and need a 2022 model. Outlets for iPads weren’t prevalent in 2012".

Look, I completely understand the need to compete in the "arms race". But I felt like screaming "get off my lawn" when I read this and I'm not even 40 yet. Whatever helps us win though.

 

[DTP]

Once again Barry Jackson winning the captain obvious award for breaking Miami Hurricanes news that everyone already knew months ago.

 

[rok]

Jennings and Steed are another year removed from major injuries. They also never played much before last season. Keontra and Flagg were the starters in the spring but I wouldn't be shocked to see Jennings/Steed running with the 2s.

 

[Cribby]

Nuggets 2.0

Not sure if any of this has been mentioned , I haven’t read any scrimmage updates, this is what I was told. I’ve been extremely busy. Keyshawn Smith hasn’t been playing much because of an ankle, he rolled it early in spring. Carter in fact has been moved to striker , and as I’ve posted if that...

www.canesinsight.com

Better late than never Barry

 

[CanesNation26]

Carter to striker is huge. Means less burn at safety. Better overall for defense.

 

[Combo]

Jennings and Steed are another year removed from major injuries. They also never played much before last season. Keontra and Flagg were the starters in the spring but I wouldn't be shocked to see Jennings/Steed running with the 2s.

I actually think Steed, when we recruited him, had potential to be a good LB. But he's had so many injuries, I fear he'll near be productive.

 

[Gooner#44]

I actually think Steed, when we recruited him, had potential to be a good LB. But he's had so many injuries, I fear he'll near be productive.

We MUST find some Perryman/McCarthy/even Shaq type LBers. We get these skinny edge guys and they don't work.

 

[Mikesmith29150]

Great Cane, I hope he is right about what he sees in OL and it isn't CTE talking.

He seems to speak what his true assessment is. Not that bs

 

[Salt]

Not sure I like hearing that Carter will also play safety.

Sounded like only if there are depth issues. Meaning injuries to the starters

 

[JOE'CANE]

Any news about Pope and/or Wiggins to CB?

Naw their too good at breaking up passes on offense.

 

[CaneFanWNY]

Barry took notes from the insiders on CIS and then waited long enough to act like it didn't happen. He aint slick lol

/sarcasm but also probably not, who knows

 

[TallyCane]

The locker room updates are way over due and needed. I think they also need to build a new nutrition area for the players to eat at. Whenever I see the players eating there post workout meal it’s always on a foldable table and chairs set up in the weigh room.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

I swear Joaquin says all the chit I say….love that guy!

"Jaelen Phillips was here for a cupcake and a ******* diet coke!"

Best quote ever.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Jennings is actually pretty **** good on 1st and 2nd down between the tackles.

Actually he is atrocious on every down.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Jalen Harrell to Striker makes perfect sense.