The OL talent level is slowly getting there. We have some 4 star recruits that don’t play and we bring back all 6 guys that actually do play (assuming Donaldson stays). Rivers is high level and Washington is the right type of target as a developmental tackle.Luckily we might be able to redshirt him and let him develop into his body and hopefully a tackle position.... could sneak into Scaifes RT spot if he bolts early after his JR season...
Or kicks inside and road mauls folks
I'm trying not to harp on the situation but good Lord we don't have much room for error. If Zion doesn't improve and Rivers isn't a hit, our options for the future right now look pretty bleak.With John Campbell moving to Guard, Butch Barry has no choice but to develop Rivers into a RT.
Why do people always talk redshirt. Sheesh. Best players play. Period. If he’s not better than anyone currently on the squad then he redshirt, but to just come out the gate and say we should redshirt him is why we struggle. Elite teams are playing their best players. Period! They develop on the field! A la Zion Nelson. Besides, he’s an EE, so he should have enough time to compete for a spot.Luckily we might be able to redshirt him and let him develop into his body and hopefully a tackle position.... could sneak into Scaifes RT spot if he bolts early after his JR season...
Or kicks inside and road mauls folks
Got a feeling he replaces Donaldson at left guard when he leaves and then replaces scaife at right tackle if he can lose the weight and clean up techniqueNeeds to clean up few technique things at the next level in terms of his pass pro set when pass blocking As it looks kind of raw. Great that he is enrolling early, get him to 15 pounds or so for next season and maybe he can contribute as a rotational lineman at either guard or right tackle(like how we brought ereck flowers along as a freshman)
Lmao the trenches is a mans game...Why do people always talk redshirt. Sheesh. Best players play. Period. If he’s not better than anyone currently on the squad then he redshirt, but to just come out the gate and say we should redshirt him is why we struggle. Elite teams are playing their best players. Period! They develop on the field! A la Zion Nelson. Besides, he’s an EE, so he should have enough time to compete for a spot.
He isn't redshirting. He will be in the 2 deep immediatelyLmao the trenches is a mans game...
Besides we potentially if ND returns will return all 5 starters back on a unit that has really gelled and is giving RBs room to run and JW time to throw
Every coach wants to redshirt and get their olinemen stronger