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Yes, many of us were hoping for something different: https://www.canesinsight.com/thread/99/116475
QB
We seemingly got what we wanted: a high potential guy and a talented guy who could surprise. Both are different in their games and film. With the staff supposedly so big on Perry and no one on our current roster with a stronghold on the position, not difficult to see that Perry/Weldon could swing this class' outcome.
RB
Losing McFarland was a problem here mainly because of Burns' injury history and our depth chart. We now have 3, maybe 4 if rumored transfers stay on the team, RBs on the roster. Two (2) of those are either recovering from injury or injury concerns. McFarland would have served to push up the first two guys. And, now we pray for health, which is a less than ideal position. Watching Burns' old highlights is exciting because of that outstanding burst, but we'll simply have to wait and see.
OL
Great class! Love the complementary players and types. Have tough, interior guys like Corey Gaynor and high potential guys like Hillery outside. Most importantly, have Donaldson as an EE and could contribute inside at Guard next year before moving outside. Herbert was one of the #watchthefinish guys and an understated piece to the overall line. We'll see what Dykstra offers. George Brown was brought in to immediately compete at a position of need. Excellent stuff here. Surprising it comes at this position instead of what we'd imagine is more of a South Florida-type position (DB).
TE
Polendey seems like a contributor, but I think we missed an opportunity here to fill in Njoku's role. Personally, I would have gone hard after the Southridge kid (Gamble), but not sure the story there. When we didn't get Mckitty, I shook my head at the recruit because it'd have been a fairly seamless fit. In any case, we'll see what happens with Evidence Njoku in terms of WR/TE/flex.
WR
This one pretty much revolved around Jeff Thomas. I think he's unique, as I've said elsewhere. Incredible speed, but even better change of direction. A potential immediate impact guy at multiple spots on the field. I think Harley is understated, as his skill set has been sorely missing around here. Evidence Njoku looks like an intriguing prospect, but will wait to see how he grows to make a call on what happens. Either way, guys like him often play flex'd out or out wide. Want to see him get separation at the next level and see how he gets out of his breaks. We shall see if Deejay Dallas plays here, or hopefully (my wish) gets tried out at multiple spots.
DL
What we got is spectacular, I think. DJ Johnson is a certified top recruit. Garvin is intensely underrated and still growing. Jon Ford will be relied on after his first year. This class, however, I think will depend on landing someone like Logan. I thought we needed a 2nd DT in anticipation of our entire 2-deep possibly leaving after next season. If that happens and we don't land a transfer like Logan, we're left with Ford, Martin and question marks. In any case, looks like we're potentially great at DE.
LB
After last year's magic, this wasn't going to be a position most people focused on. I still think we did very well in pulling Steed. He's a great, great fit for what Diaz's defense asks and has time to get fully healthy. Probably something we'll look back on and say "hey, wish I had appreciated that more." Wilder and Jennings are "wait to see" guys for me. Someone like Wilder immediately helps on special teams, I think.
DB
Mostly led by a late surge in expectation, this is mainly where the disappointment came in '17. Taking a step back, I think we missed on guys like Davis (S) and Henderson at important positions. Henderson is the type of recruit we need to stick going forward. We don't know what he'll turn out to be, but it's raw talent we can't consistently miss on. Even if you bring up "next year," we must begin to stack players. That said, Dean probably saves this group. If he can do what I think he can do, which is step right into a primary role, he changes the entire dynamic of the secondary. We don't have to rely on a true Frosh to necessarily contribute. We can move pieces around. Etc. It's very important stuff. Add that to Bandy, who almost immediately gets a look at Nickel, and it's already a decent class. Then you have guys like Carter (possible starter next year over Finley) and Smith at Safety. Finally, Deejay Dallas, to me, is someone who should get a strong look at CB/DB, but we shall see how it plays out.
P
We needed Feagles. Plain and simple.
QB
We seemingly got what we wanted: a high potential guy and a talented guy who could surprise. Both are different in their games and film. With the staff supposedly so big on Perry and no one on our current roster with a stronghold on the position, not difficult to see that Perry/Weldon could swing this class' outcome.
RB
Losing McFarland was a problem here mainly because of Burns' injury history and our depth chart. We now have 3, maybe 4 if rumored transfers stay on the team, RBs on the roster. Two (2) of those are either recovering from injury or injury concerns. McFarland would have served to push up the first two guys. And, now we pray for health, which is a less than ideal position. Watching Burns' old highlights is exciting because of that outstanding burst, but we'll simply have to wait and see.
OL
Great class! Love the complementary players and types. Have tough, interior guys like Corey Gaynor and high potential guys like Hillery outside. Most importantly, have Donaldson as an EE and could contribute inside at Guard next year before moving outside. Herbert was one of the #watchthefinish guys and an understated piece to the overall line. We'll see what Dykstra offers. George Brown was brought in to immediately compete at a position of need. Excellent stuff here. Surprising it comes at this position instead of what we'd imagine is more of a South Florida-type position (DB).
TE
Polendey seems like a contributor, but I think we missed an opportunity here to fill in Njoku's role. Personally, I would have gone hard after the Southridge kid (Gamble), but not sure the story there. When we didn't get Mckitty, I shook my head at the recruit because it'd have been a fairly seamless fit. In any case, we'll see what happens with Evidence Njoku in terms of WR/TE/flex.
WR
This one pretty much revolved around Jeff Thomas. I think he's unique, as I've said elsewhere. Incredible speed, but even better change of direction. A potential immediate impact guy at multiple spots on the field. I think Harley is understated, as his skill set has been sorely missing around here. Evidence Njoku looks like an intriguing prospect, but will wait to see how he grows to make a call on what happens. Either way, guys like him often play flex'd out or out wide. Want to see him get separation at the next level and see how he gets out of his breaks. We shall see if Deejay Dallas plays here, or hopefully (my wish) gets tried out at multiple spots.
DL
What we got is spectacular, I think. DJ Johnson is a certified top recruit. Garvin is intensely underrated and still growing. Jon Ford will be relied on after his first year. This class, however, I think will depend on landing someone like Logan. I thought we needed a 2nd DT in anticipation of our entire 2-deep possibly leaving after next season. If that happens and we don't land a transfer like Logan, we're left with Ford, Martin and question marks. In any case, looks like we're potentially great at DE.
LB
After last year's magic, this wasn't going to be a position most people focused on. I still think we did very well in pulling Steed. He's a great, great fit for what Diaz's defense asks and has time to get fully healthy. Probably something we'll look back on and say "hey, wish I had appreciated that more." Wilder and Jennings are "wait to see" guys for me. Someone like Wilder immediately helps on special teams, I think.
DB
Mostly led by a late surge in expectation, this is mainly where the disappointment came in '17. Taking a step back, I think we missed on guys like Davis (S) and Henderson at important positions. Henderson is the type of recruit we need to stick going forward. We don't know what he'll turn out to be, but it's raw talent we can't consistently miss on. Even if you bring up "next year," we must begin to stack players. That said, Dean probably saves this group. If he can do what I think he can do, which is step right into a primary role, he changes the entire dynamic of the secondary. We don't have to rely on a true Frosh to necessarily contribute. We can move pieces around. Etc. It's very important stuff. Add that to Bandy, who almost immediately gets a look at Nickel, and it's already a decent class. Then you have guys like Carter (possible starter next year over Finley) and Smith at Safety. Finally, Deejay Dallas, to me, is someone who should get a strong look at CB/DB, but we shall see how it plays out.
P
We needed Feagles. Plain and simple.
