Projected spring depth chart

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He’s not. Steele may laugh when he starts watching film. He probably already has.

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What we need is for our couching staff to get us through this year by wringing more out of these guys than they’ve shown. I think that’s what will determine if this is another crappy rebuilding year or a pleasant surprise.

Remember when the question of the year was “can he play DT”? Then, with basically the same guys, the next year our DL lived in the backfield and we got like a zillion turnovers? I’m looking for that.
 
Looks like a Manny Diaz depth chart. Flagg? I’d take TAC. I wouldn’t be surprised if Redding was on transfer watch following spring practice. Also, you don’t expect to see any position changes with this fully competent staff? I.e Thomas Davis being moved to LB instead of DE? And lastly, I don’t see Blades starting over Clarke.
I honestly think Davis would eat at LB.
 
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I think Avantae starts over Kinchens, although Kinchens will play a lot of snaps.
Leonard Taylor is a starter next to JHH.
And doubt Chaney is ready to play during spring and even if he is he wont be a full go.
He should be treated with care and saved for the fall.
I'm pretty sure Chaney said on a canesport video that he won't be ready for spring
 
When a depth chart is made you may as well include a 3 deep with a separate list for injured players not participating in spring ball
 
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Leonard Taylor not starting? Have a hard time seeing that. Moultrie can play inside/out. I wouldn't mind seeing Roberts move inside.
Thomas Davis potentially moves to LB. And I think Ladson is getting too much love. I'd take Brinson and George to start over him. Throw in K. Smith, Restrepo and B. Smith and that's Five WR's who should play more than Ladson.
 
Logan should play center. I really want l
Logan and Rivers to play next to each other. That is some serious mass inside.
 
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I honestly think Davis would eat at LB.
That’s where he needs to be. And if this makes the move during the spring, I know we onto something because their evaluation should be wayyyy better than Manny’s. Thomas Davis is a psychical 6’1 pushing 240 and running a 4.6. #prototype. He’d definitely EAT at the ILB role. And his name is THOMAS DAVIS… LB seems like the position he was destined to be.
 
However it all shakes out, looks to be numerous candidates to hit the portal after Spring practice in relation to their getting disappointing news about their projected status and playing time. Just a reality of the times we are living in.
 
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With this new coaching staff everything is up for grabs. We’ve most likely added all that we will take in till the beginning of spring practice as well. During the off-season we have added 11 players (correct me if I’m wrong) for spring with 6 from the class of 22’ and 5 from the portal.

Now that we have been told of our Offensive/Defensive coordinators and their schemes it’s time to figure out who fits those schemes best and who I (we) believe will rise to the top following the spring game.

*These will be under the assumptions D Chaney, J Williams, B Balom, J rivers, J J Campbell, Al Blades are all healthy for spring* (any in the know about if any of the players listed above aren’t available for spring feel free to correct me)

QB: 1. Tyler Van Dyke 2. Jake Garcia
Explanation: not really any needed, we have a top 10 QB on our roster and he isn’t going anywhere until the draft.

RB: 1. D Chaney 2. Henry Parrish/J knighton 3. T Franklin
Explanation: I firmly believe Chaney is the type of back to run the type of offense Gattis/Cristobal envision because of his size, speed and ability to be a receiving threat and although Parrish/Knighton are better receiving backs they don’t have the size/power of Chaney to implement the physical portion of the run game that Mario is known for. ( I also believe when citizen comes onto campus in summer he will surpass Franklin & Brown)

WR 1. Frank Ladson, M Redding, R Brinson

WR 2. K smith, J George

Slot. X Restrepo, B Smith
Overall Explanation: This will be one of the biggest battles in spring as we have a lot of talent and very little PROVEN talent statistically. I believe K smith & Restrepo are next in line to be very productive receivers this year and if Ladson stays healthy he has the opportunity to be the next big transfer WR impact because he has plenty of size/speed. J George and B smith will end up being solid contributors imo but I think Restrepo/K Smith are farther ahead. I could envision Restrepo having a berrios type of year this year as well. Depth is a bit of an issue so hopefully Horton comes in ready to compete or we pick up maybe a rotational WR.

TE: 1. W Mallory 2, E Arroyo 3. D mammerlli 4.J skinner
Expalantion: In my opinion Mallory/Skinner will primarily be used as receiving TEs as Mallory has never been a strong blocker and Skinner needs to add strength/size. I believe by the end of Fall Arroyo will be the one to rise to the top as he is physically built as a blocker and is a very capable receiver. Arroyo, Brantley & Mammarelli are all sizable TEs that are capable blockers so Gattis/Mario will be able to pick their poison. (Especially with a top 3 of Mallory, Arroyo & Skinner).

O-Line
LT: Z Nelson, J Campell
LG: J Rivers, L seymore
C: J Clark, R Rodriguez, DJ Scaife/L Seymore
RG: L Sagap.., J oluswean
RT: DJ Scaife, M Mclaughin, J oluswean

Explanation: I ain’t gonna lie I know jack **** about O-Line outside of very little. It’ll be VERY interesting to see who rises to the top with Mirabal coaching this O-Line as he is one of the best in the business. We most likely need another Transfer O line as I do not believe any of the freshman will be ready to play big minutes. We lose 2/3 Centers who played last year in Gaynor (transfer) and Donaldson (eligibility) so Center will be very interesting for the spring in regards to who is tested out there. The OLine will make or break our offense this season but this is the first time in a WHILE we have had a top tier Oline coach not to mention Oline being Cristobals speciality. Pass blocking was ahead of our run blocking so it’ll be interesting to see what magic can be done between now and the end of fall camp.

DE J harvey, C Moss, Q, Williams, T Davis
DT A Moultrie/L Taylor, A Haye
DT JHH, J Litchenstein, J miller
DE C Williams, E Roberts, J ishmael/N Kelly

Explanation: Losing Ford, Silvera, C Williams, Z McCloud, D Johnson is gonna hurt this group. We have very little experience/production returning. I believe our DTs will be the strength of the D Line with Taylor, JHH, Moultrie and Litchenstein. DE will be an interesting battle (would like to see a portal DE) but we don’t seem to have much depth there so we CANNOT afford injuries.

Linebacker:
SLB (striker type?) 1. G Frierson 2. J Williams 3. J harrel
MLB 1. C Flagg 2. T Austin-Cave, T Johnson
WLB 1. Keontra Smith 2. S Brooks 3. W Bissainthee 4. Huff

Explanation: Definitely need a portal MLB, especially at Middle. I also believe we will use J Williams more closer to the line of scrimmage and will be used similarly to Isiaiah Simmons from Clemson. I think Bissainthee has a great opportunity to come in and earn himself a spot in the rotation. But Keontra Smith was our best LB last year when healthy and unless we bring in a top tier portal LB I don’t see that changing for this year. Definitely an area of weakness for us as of now (thanks Manny…)

DB:
CB 1. T stevenson 2. DJ Ivey 3. T couch
SS 1. J Williams 2. B balom
FS 1. K kitchens 2. A Williams 3. K Washington
CB 1. Al Blades 2. M Clarke 3. I Dunson
Explanation: T Stevenson is really the only solid CB 1 we have to be honest. After that Cornerback is a big jumble. Especially since everyone is on a legitimately CLEAN slate. Out of Blades, Ivey and Couch I have to go with Blades because when he DID play he was at least more reliable than Ivey/Couch who each have MAJOR flaws that need to be fixed (if even possible at this point) between the two I see Couch coming on top over Ivey. I honestly expect Rogers, Harris and Graves to compete for playing time immediately given our lack of established playmakers. If I had to guess I would say Harris would make a name for himself first due to his speed + already weighing in at 185Lbs while Rogers is coming off an injury and is barely 160. When it’s all said and done Rogers will have the better Career IMO. We are pretty deep at safety with J Williams, K Kinchens, A Williams, and B balom. It’s been a while since Balom played meaningful snaps but he had a solid freshman campaign. Williams came in after week 6 and easily held his own. I can see the coaches putting J Williams, A Williams and K kitchens all on the field at once.

Special teams:
K: A Boregalas
P: Lou Hedley

What y’all think ?
New staff means everyone should, in theory, get a fresh slate.

WR: if I made a depth chart today, it is filled with “OR” — someone step up and earn it. Wouldn’t be one bit surprised if a guy like Brinson or George takes a step forward.

TE: I have Arroyo over Mallory. Will came on towards the end of last szn, but he has been underwhelming during his tenure at UM. Arroyo, assuming a step forward in s&c, should be a better blocker on a line that can use the help.

OL: Give me John Campbell at RT and Scaife at RG. I know Scaife at guard has been frustrating at times, but I think DJ at G gets our best 5 on the field.

DE: Moss will not be big enough, especially in the spring. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him redshirt, esp if we can get a portal DE.

DT: I don’t see LT being a 1a/1b with anyone. So long as he is healthy, starter.

LB/striker: Chase Smith should be in there somewhere, probably just an oversight by OP.

S: Been driving the Tae bus since day 1. He is the best true safety on our roster, and I will die on that hill.
 
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