Romeo Finley this season

[JHallCanes]

Not sure many would have believed it but he might be the most intriguing player to me on our entire defense this season.

We lose a lot of leadership on the backend and Romeo came outta nowhere to become one of the most reliable players on the team, but also a playmaker. None of that “oh he starts because he makes less mistakes” stuff.

Seems he finally put it all together and Manny put him in spots to succeed.

Can’t wait to see how he closes out his career here.

 

[caneallday21]

The versatility of this defense is getting better and better man

 

[Mr. Dynasty1]

He’s excelled at the striker position. He will continue to get better. He did well in coverage also.

I do Wonder how he will translate to the NFL

 

[Go Canes!!]

He took a huge leap forward last season. His statistical grades were through the roof.

It’s probably a stretch but I wonder if the Frierson move is in preparation of potentially losing him after the season.

 

[JHallCanes]

He’s excelled at the striker position. He will continue to get better. He did well in coverage also.

I do Wonder how he will translate to the NFL

I think all of us fans had a “holy ****” moment on his TD last year. Like “**** he’s fast”

 

[D_G87]

He’s excelled at the striker position. He will continue to get better. He did well in coverage also.

I do Wonder how he will translate to the NFL

I think he can definitely play in NFL. I saw many teams playing safeties as LB’s now... great position for him..

 

[Odin]

I wonder if the staff is at all thinking of moving finley to safety this season to pair him with one of Hall,AC or Bolden.

 

[Fawk_U Haters]

I honesty thought he was our best player on D near the end of the year and think outside of GWII he was our best player on D last year. Pleasant surprise and that was a great scheme tweak by Manny.

 

[305to954]

He’s excelled at the striker position. He will continue to get better. He did well in coverage also.

I do Wonder how he will translate to the NFL

I think the NFL will move towards using nickel and dime looks more and more. They Have no choice but too at this point. You look at a guys like a mark Barron or deon Buchanan. If Finley improves on what he did last year it will do him good

 

[Samson Doyo]

You could see his confidence grow last year. I think we’ll see that continue. The defensive staff continuity was huge for him. Second year in this system. Best hair in college ball!

Go Canes!

 

[Samson Doyo]

Great example of what competition can do for a players confidence and overall game.

Go Canes!

 

[caneallday21]

I think he can definitely play in NFL. I saw many teams playing safeties as LB’s now... great position for him..

Deone Buchanon is that example and that UNC td was NFL worthy I swear

 

[SFbayCane]

Dude was a BEAST on special teams as a true freshman in 2017. Im with JHall in thinking this kid has a very high ceiling.

 

[rok]

He was made a striker in part because Jaquan and Redwine were the incumbent starters. Now that they're both gone I think he could lose a couple lbs and move back to safety. Derrick Smith is plenty capable of playing striker. The issue with Romeo at striker is that he split snaps with Smith and McCloud. As one of our best players he'll need to be on the field as much as Jaquan was imo.

 

[fresssh]

1 of the many players im excited about. With the new S&C, an offense that will allow the D to get some rest, a punter that wont continuously put our D in bad spots, this could be an amazing season. I know we all talk about the loss of Willis, J Jackson, Jaquan, etc. But taking everything into account, I dont think we have any drop off on D. We have some special players that are ready to make a name for themselves. Obviously the Jr’s, and seniors. But guys like Nesta, Hall, Rousseau. These guys are elite talents. Cant wait!

 

[JHallCanes]

Dude was a BEAST on special teams as a true freshman in 2017. Im with JHall in thinking this kid has a very high ceiling.

Good point about special teams. Seems to be common through the years

 

[252cane]

Going to be interesting with frierson at striker now.

 

[brock]

He was arguably Miami’s most reliable back 7 player last year, played well in **** near every game

 

[Artist Formerly Known As]

He’s another example of sticking with guys and letting them develop. I remember a few people calling for his transfer this time last year.

 

[Atom Atlas]

He took a huge leap forward last season. His statistical grades were through the roof.

It’s probably a stretch but I wonder if the Frierson move is in preparation of potentially losing him after the season.

If you're talking about Finley, He's gonna be a Senior this coming season if I'm correct so he's gone after the season...