Elijah Roberts- progress under new staff

[grover]

I can't believe I'm saying this given where the team was at in December. But I cannot wait to see this defense this season. It could be outright winning games for us again finally. Roberts has the potential to be a huge part of that.

* Safeties are All Conference
* Corners are top quartile
* LBs upper half overall with potential upside at Will and Mike, could creep into top quartile with solid play at MLB by Johnson and Steed.
* DEs are top quartile. Roberts at SDE/fast package interior could be a force. Hope he pushes Harvey hard for snaps
* DTs are top quartile, LT could be a breakout player if his counterpart(s) demand(s) attention. Looking for Jackson, in particular to take a big huge step from his surprisingly strong TF year at Maryland.

Guys I want to see hit their stride: Roberts, Jackson, Chase Smith, Keontra, Al Blades, Harvey
Guys I want to see DOMINATE: Taylor, all starting safeties, Gil, Messidor, Stevenson

 

[JgDaCane]

I can't believe I'm saying this given where the team was at in December. But I cannot wait to see this defense this season. It could be outright winning games for us again finally. Roberts has the potential to be a huge part of that.

* Safeties are All Conference
* Corners are top quartile
* LBs upper half overall with potential upside at Will and Mike, could creep into top quartile with solid play at MLB by Johnson and Steed.
* DEs are top quartile. Roberts at SDE/fast package interior could be a force. Hope he pushes Harvey hard for snaps
* DTs are top quartile, LT could be a breakout player if his counterpart(s) demand(s) attention. Looking for Jackson, in particular to take a big huge step from his surprisingly strong TF year at Maryland.

Guys I want to see hit their stride: Roberts, Jackson, Chase Smith, Keontra, Al Blades, Harvey
Guys I want to see DOMINATE: Taylor, all starting safeties, Gil, Messidor

I think Gil is going to have a monster year. I think he’s the guy this year on D.

 

[Da Jumbo Mutombo]

So, on the board, we have:

An undercover Auburn fan posing as a cane

An undercover Bama fan posing as a cane

And an undercover cane posing as a gator

 

[Cane since 1060]

I’m sorry did we recruit Roberts and if we did from where ?

 

[SA Cane]

No reason he can not be similar to Brandon Dorlus.

 

[Tellitlikeitis]

Nah I don’t think so. I don’t know the young man personally, but I’ve seen him up close multiple times at practice. I’m going to say he doesn’t give a **** who they bring in.

If he’s healthy and if given the opportunity, I think he’s going to get significant playing time come this fall. It’s his time and now he has the position coaches that can develop him and get him to the league.

I keep saying coaching matters, but seeing is believing. IMO

Facts HOLISTIC CANE He's coming for their heads. All he ever wanted was a fair chance and opportunity to compete and now he has that with staff. No more seniority bull crap. #99ER is coming.

 

[Damiencane86]

I’m sorry did we recruit Roberts and if we did from where ?

He went to Columbus so he's a local kid. If I recall his other finalists were FSU, gamecocks, and Auburn. This was one of the rare good evals during the Manny defensive era.

 

[Tellitlikeitis]

I’m sorry did we recruit Roberts and if we did from where ?

From Cristobal, Mirabal and Highsmith high school Columbus. He was trying to get him up in Oregon.

 

[Elijah's Biggest Fan]

285 He is not a DE ,but 3 tech at this point

Says who?

 

[Tellitlikeitis]

285 He is not a DE ,but 3 tech at this point

At 6'5 285 now and running 20.9mph. That's perfect for SDE, but if you understand how this works you'll know by the time kickoff hits. His playing weight should be around 275-280 bigger, faster and stronger.

 

[Cane since 1060]

He went to Columbus so he's a local kid. If I recall his other finalists were FSU, gamecocks, and Auburn. This was one of the rare good evals during the Manny defensive era.

Thank you

 

[MiamiBusiness]

Big fan of Roberts. He always seems to make plays when given a chance. Look forward to seeing him continue to progress under this staff.

 

[gogeta4]

@Elijah's Biggest Fan i still owe you some conch salad.

Trying to debate now if im going to do the TX A&M AWAY GAME..

Ready to see Elijah wreck shop. 242 2 da world

 

[CoachChin]

I’ve heard from a couple players that this staff runs things like an elite program and not a Mickey Mouse show like before (as if we didn’t know) but how is Elijah feeling mentally? I know he missed some time but that mental aspect has to be in a better place than before @elijah's Biggest Fan…?

 

[swampcougar1]

I’ve heard from a couple players that this staff runs things like an elite program and not a Mickey Mouse show like before (as if we didn’t know) but how is Elijah feeling mentally? I know he missed some time but that mental aspect has to be in a better place than before @elijah's Biggest Fan…?

That could be said about a majority of our players.

 

[JD08]

@Elijah's Biggest Fan i still owe you some conch salad.

Trying to debate now if im going to do the TX A&M AWAY GAME..

Ready to see Elijah wreck shop. 242 2 da world

I want the same, in no small part so she can come on here and give us a report about how he felt afterwards.

 

[Elijah's Biggest Fan]

I’ve heard from a couple players that this staff runs things like an elite program and not a Mickey Mouse show like before (as if we didn’t know) but how is Elijah feeling mentally? I know he missed some time but that mental aspect has to be in a better place than before @elijah's Biggest Fan…?

DEFINITELY in a better place mentally! He is so excited about this season and it feels good to see the passion reignited.

 

[Maskoff407]

 

[canes732]

Excited for a Kevin Steele defense. He’s a really good DC. Remember his Defense held the best college O of all time 2019 LSU to just 21 points I believe

 

[Elijah's Biggest Fan]