Roster Breakdown: Nickel

[DMoney]

Me and Pete are breaking down each position group, post-Portal, on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. On this episode, @Lance Roffers joined us to talk Nickel. A transcript of our discussion is below:

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DMoney: Let’s zone in on the nickel position, Lance, I’m not even sure I’m using the right terminology. I may not be. Overhang, apex, nickel, old school strongside linebacker. This position has had so many different iterations. And then you look at the traditional...

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[DMoney]

Previous editions:

Roster Breakdown: Quarterback

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Roster Breakdown: Running Back

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Roster Breakdown: Tight End

Me and Pete are breaking down each position group, post-Portal, on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. Today is tight end. A transcript of our discussion is below: DMoney: This is a group we got a lot of questions about. Extremely productive in 2024, maybe less so than what you’d like in 2025...

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Roster Breakdown: Wide Receiver

Me and Pete are breaking down each position group, post-Portal, on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. Today is wide receiver. A transcript of our discussion is below: Peter Ariz: It’s a really good room. On paper, this is the best receiver room Miami’s had heading into a season in a long time...

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Roster Breakdown: Offensive Line

Me and Pete are breaking down each position group, post-Portal, on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. Today was offensive line. A transcript of our discussion is below: Matt McCoy DMoney: When you break down the offensive line, this is the identity of the program. It’s what’s allowed Miami to go...

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Roster Breakdown: Defensive End

Me and Pete are breaking down each position group, post-Portal, on the CanesInSight Daily Podcast. Next up is defensive end. A transcript of our discussion is below: Damon Wilson DMoney: To me, the number one reason Miami played in the national championship this year was because they had two...

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[Felonious Monk]

Me and Pete ...

 

[JHallCanes]

Great conversation

I hope Damari Brown is who so many on this board claim he is when he’s injured

 

[passitback]

NGL, I thought this was about our QB until I opened the thread...

 

[Zombie-Cane]

NGL, I thought this was about our QB until I opened the thread...

 

[dunkman23]

It's always amazed me when these type of so-called local journalists or media outlets try to make a point. They always have to say someone's better than Frederique to validate their opinion. Bro, in what world? Frederique has always been the best cornerback since the first time I ever watched him play as a 9-year-old. I just don't understand these people.

 

[Sabetta]

These write ups are great fellas. Love the addition of Lance too

 

[Rey Rey Armweak]

Love the depth and versatility we have at Nickel. Should be able to adjust to any personnel/scheme/game flow.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Great conversation

I hope Damari Brown is who so many on this board claim he is when he’s injured

That's reasonable but to be fair to Brown, he has been solid to very good when he has played. Like yourself I need to see more in terms of dependability. I hope we do see it because Brown could be a great fit at Nickel.

 

[LuCane]

I will be a bit on edge if the Dylan Day we've seen so far ends up as our Nickel and relied on in critical moments.

There are a few instances he was so late to a break or play that I wondered if he had some other responsibility. If he does end up there, let's pray for a big leap in processing.

You can't prepare your way to so many of the wrinkles and nuances that happen during games. @Lance Roffers

 

[JHallCanes]

That's reasonable but to be fair to Brown, he has been solid to very good when he has played. Like yourself I need to see more in terms of dependability. I hope we do see it because Brown could be a great fit at Nickel.

I dunno man. I saw him try and cover a first down marker instead of a WR. All my life I’ve never seen a DB spin towards the sideline like that in coverage

But he’s a local legend and it gets people upset so I’ll just say…let’s hope everyone is working hard and can stay healthy