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Put some respect on Chase Smith name

dukemv said:
Anyone have input on what the diff was this game?

Seemed like he had less responsibilities, was mostly spying, tasked w going downhill, etc.

Seemed like he was hesitating less
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He moves fine in straight lines. He doesn’t move great in zone coverage or turning and going, so when teams don’t isolate for that, he’s a big help. Problem will be teams with a slightly better OL who can hold the point and allow their routes to get more depth. By that point, I hope a couple corners are back and Fitz can play Safety and/or Nickel on passing downs. That will help.
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
Not ready to give him a gold jacket yet but he shut me the **** up on Saturday night. Played really, really well. Fast, instinctive, and violent really from the first snap. Obviously the best game of his career. I’m happy as **** for him, imagine waiting all this time with all these injuries with all that rehab and then finally getting a chance to contribute, and doing it at a high level. Gotta feel **** good right about now, and he deserves it.
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Dude was a Manny Diaz recruit....

He was in the class with James Williams, Kam Kinchens, Jake Garcia, and Brashard Smith.

From that class its Chase Smith and Ryan Rodriguez left. These 2 are probably so **** proud of themselves and the program.
 
Most physical backer since.....Perriman?

The guys who were asking why he plays didn't understand that it's: physicality. Also size - so size and physicality. He does have tremendous closing speed as well for a guys so bad, albeit in a straight line downhill.
 
LuCane said:
He moves fine in straight lines. He doesn’t move great in zone coverage or turning and going, so when teams don’t isolate for that, he’s a big help. Problem will be teams with a slightly better OL who can hold the point and allow their routes to get more depth. By that point, I hope a couple corners are back and Fitz can play Safety and/or Nickel on passing downs. That will help.
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Toure, Smith, and Thornton on the field together is a major Pass Coverage concert for me.

I'll also give Smith this - He's not as bad as Toure in coverage. He's bad, but Toure is horrible in coverage. Teams have just been going trips and getting Toure to move out into the slot and it makes me want to kms.... And if Smith were to play like he did in this game against the Run, I'd say he should possibly start over Toure. Still don't like the lack of LB rotation. I want Toure and Smith rotating at same spot. And any of Wiley/Bonner/Pruitt to step up. I really want to see Pruitt in pass downs.

If Dylan Day can step up I really like what we have at S+Nickel once the CBs return. Thornton needs to learn to wrap up, but he's fine in nickel early downs and blitzing. Dunnigan and Fitzgerald can play anywhere on the Defense. Poyser has been trusted to do both S and Nickel.... EOC MUST stay healthy. I really hope we can get Waters more burn at CB. Seems Ryan Mack is ahead of him, but idk if thats cause of seniority or not. Antione is the one I really want to see get healthy soon....
 
Hstokes1447 said:
I will never agree with writing off players because of injuries, you haters will love him by the end of the season. He will be the defensive version of Arroyo

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Kid did make one **** of a play on Saturday. Seems to be good for one got **** moment per season. Most of the rest are here we go again.
 
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LuCane said:
He moves fine in straight lines. He doesn’t move great in zone coverage or turning and going, so when teams don’t isolate for that, he’s a big help. Problem will be teams with a slightly better OL who can hold the point and allow their routes to get more depth. By that point, I hope a couple corners are back and Fitz can play Safety and/or Nickel on passing downs. That will help.
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Pretty **** reasonable take. *******
 
drewm3i said:
Most physical backer since.....Perriman?

The guys who were asking why he plays didn't understand that it's: physicality. Also size - so size and physicality. He does have tremendous closing speed as well for a guys so bad, albeit in a straight line downhill.
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I have mad speck for Chase and his physicality, but I do t think there is anyone who would say he is more physical than Toure.

Toure is our enforcer and people know when he hits them and they aren’t rushing to get hit by him again.

There are not many LBs, outside backers or Mike backers that are amazing in the pass game. Since the beginning of time an LB on RB or TE is a mismatch in favor of the offense. Are guys are not turrible in coverage. They’re just a step off but we haven’t had this good of run defending and thumping by backers on a consistent basis in a long time.

We’ll miss them and I get we always think the 4* on the bench is better than the guy playing, but enjoy these two while we have them.

Id also like to point out how physical our D is as a whole. I mean people are cracking heads out there. It’s an amazing site. It’s almost reminiscent of the hard thumping teams of our glory years with how hard they hit on **** bear every play. Let me be the first to apologize to bro coach and his practices and everything bad I said. We fugggin stick people more often than not and how you play is a representation of how you practice. Efffff yea baby!!!!
 
Calinative said:
Toure, Smith, and Thornton on the field together is a major Pass Coverage concert for me.

I'll also give Smith this - He's not as bad as Toure in coverage. He's bad, but Toure is horrible in coverage. Teams have just been going trips and getting Toure to move out into the slot and it makes me want to kms.... And if Smith were to play like he did in this game against the Run, I'd say he should possibly start over Toure. Still don't like the lack of LB rotation. I want Toure and Smith rotating at same spot. And any of Wiley/Bonner/Pruitt to step up. I really want to see Pruitt in pass downs.

If Dylan Day can step up I really like what we have at S+Nickel once the CBs return. Thornton needs to learn to wrap up, but he's fine in nickel early downs and blitzing. Dunnigan and Fitzgerald can play anywhere on the Defense. Poyser has been trusted to do both S and Nickel.... EOC MUST stay healthy. I really hope we can get Waters more burn at CB. Seems Ryan Mack is ahead of him, but idk if thats cause of seniority or not. Antione is the one I really want to see get healthy soon....
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Toure, Smith & Thornton struggle in coverage, but in tight quarters they are physical as ****.
 
I have been in the Chase bus since day one and remain convinced he’ll be playing on Sundays. I know I’m in the minority but I think he gets better as the season progresses. He’s a little stiff but he’s plenty fast and was a former safety so can cover ground. He needed confidence and now looks like he has it.

Not too many QBs on our schedule who are accurate and quality enough to exploit our thumpers, including the ND kid. Who else is left that's better than the Stanford and Wake QBs? I'm not sure I take Carr over Lopez.
 
Calinative said:
Toure, Smith, and Thornton on the field together is a major Pass Coverage concert for me.

I'll also give Smith this - He's not as bad as Toure in coverage. He's bad, but Toure is horrible in coverage. Teams have just been going trips and getting Toure to move out into the slot and it makes me want to kms.... And if Smith were to play like he did in this game against the Run, I'd say he should possibly start over Toure. Still don't like the lack of LB rotation. I want Toure and Smith rotating at same spot. And any of Wiley/Bonner/Pruitt to step up. I really want to see Pruitt in pass downs.

If Dylan Day can step up I really like what we have at S+Nickel once the CBs return. Thornton needs to learn to wrap up, but he's fine in nickel early downs and blitzing. Dunnigan and Fitzgerald can play anywhere on the Defense. Poyser has been trusted to do both S and Nickel.... EOC MUST stay healthy. I really hope we can get Waters more burn at CB. Seems Ryan Mack is ahead of him, but idk if thats cause of seniority or not. Antione is the one I really want to see get healthy soon....
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Thornton is horrible in coverage
 
I agree with Toure and Smith rotating at Mike. Whoever steps up between Pruitt, Bonner and Wiley as the Will. Especially vs heavier pass teams. Toure and Smith are really good inside the box, but I agree about getting lost in coverage at times
 
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