Spring PractiSe 2: Thursday 3-26

[Brooklyndee]

Thornton is playing boundary/free Safety...
Fitzgerald is at Nickel. Fitz will also slide back to FS on passing downs. Fitz wants to bulk up a little more to prepare for the role. (think he said he's at 192)

The Nickels and Safeties are trained to be interchangeable...so Thornton will play some Nickel as well.

JJ is super talented and got plenty of praise during practice, but he ain't unseating Thornton. Thornton has the violence and experience that Hetherman covets. He's twitchier than Thomas and better in coverage (IMO). He made a phenomenal play on Mali on a wheel route during team period. (on Tuesday) Strapped him up.

Not hyperbole...
But I think we might have the best CB duo in the country. OJ has developed into a grown a$s man. He's every bit of 6'1" and ripped/jacked. And Lucas, who was kinda raw previously, is now becoming a much better technician. His press coverage on Tuesday was unreal. He's so big, long and fast that he's **** near impossible to run away from. He dominated his 1-on-1 periods. The DB coaches are doing a great job with these kids. There's some other talent in the CB room, but from a technique and confidence standpoint I think it falls off after OJ/XL. You can tell who's been here a minute and who's fresh outta high school.

Yall are gonna love Milan and Wingo.
Milan's catch radius is silly, and he's not awkward for a kid his size.
Wingo is twitchy and fast for his size.
The CB's even said "Wingo be rollin!"

Pruitt has to see the field significantly this season. He's too long and athletic not to. He looked great versus the RB's in 1-on-1's.

My concern with X is if he stays MENTALLY locked in. You see it clear as day with him like we used to see it with champ. He's so good that teams don't throw at him often and when long periods of time pass like that he's prone to slip mentally with his effort level. I'll still take a healthy damari over just about anyone. His length and physicality you can't match at corner. Would love a healthy two deep of Oj/XL & Damari & slime. I'll still never forgive O'Connor. I'm good on him. We got at least 5 others right now I put in front of him.

 

[CBurrr93]

Is the JJ hype just greentree lore or is there more concrete evidence? I’m aware he’s very athletic. But we’ve had plenty of those every year

 

[Bender]

Wingo is twitchy and fast for his size.
The CB's even said "Wingo be rollin!"

Saw his HS tape a few days ago just to click through.

It doesn't get me out of my seat often, but it did here. That kid can move and he has the frame to carry way more muscle.

 

[Hstokes1447]

Once he went to FSU he was dead to me, but I remember his recruitment he looked like a really good one. We lost out on him because of some weird STA rule with JT right?

Exactly. He was my favourite safety that Miami offered that cycle. He flashed game changing ability early at FSU, and if this staff can do with him what they did with Jakobe, he is going to be a monster.

 

[Hstokes1447]

Is the JJ hype just greentree lore or is there more concrete evidence? I’m aware he’s very athletic. But we’ve had plenty of those every year

If we are truly being honest, since Mario has been here the only true freshman that were hyped and didn’t pan out was JoJo (I can’t fault Loften and Lyle for being injured). The ones who got the consistent praise from Mario (Coop, CiCi, Bain, Oj, Loften, Lyle, Mail, Fitz) have all made an impact as true freshmen.

 

[Hstokes1447]

a faster version on Kyle Hamilton ... we might have 2 top 10 picks again in 3 years

We will have 2 top 10 picks again this year. Mensah and Wilson will be top 10 picks.

Justin Scott, Moten, OJ, and X could all find themselves in that 1st round discussion as well.

 

[Coach Macho]

Probably too early to tell but do you think they’ll carry the press coverage over into the games? Last season had so much bail/ off coverage and i dont really remember much pressing regardless if the call was cov1 or cov3.

They were working on press A LOT during practice (on Tuesday) so I'm hoping so.

 

[Coach Macho]

Crazy to think the CB talent is that big of a drop off after OJ and XL. Damari and O’Connor would make an upper tier ACC starting CB duo.

Wait a minute...
I didn't say there was a significant talent drop-off. Lol

The technique, experience and confidence is a drop-off... not the talent.

PS - I wasn't referring to Damari

 

[jakeman1]

It's time for a non-transfer QB to show out.

 

[CANEMC]

JJ is super talented and got plenty of praise during practice, but he ain't unseating Thornton. Thornton has the violence and experience that Hetherman covets. He's twitchier than Thomas and better in coverage (IMO). He made a phenomenal play on Mali on a wheel route during team period. (on Tuesday) Strapped him up.

 

[Silentobserver]

We will have 2 top 10 picks again this year. Mensah and Wilson will be top 10 picks.

Justin Scott, Moten, OJ, and X could all find themselves in that 1st round discussion as well.

Potentially 6 first round picks in 2027? That would be huge and if that comes to fruition that also means another natty trip

 

[Hstokes1447]

Team is absolutely loaded and the schedule is cake

Just counting on Mirabel to do one **** of a coaching job

It won’t have to be one **** of a coaching job because of the crazy amount of talent on the roster.

LT FR Jackson Cantwell (although a true freshman he has been with the team since the playoffs, those playoff scout team reps going agains Bain and Mesidor will pay off. On top of that he has generational strength with high school numbers better than most OT’s at this years combine)

LG RJR Samson (Came alive in the playoffs, he keeps playing like that and he’s at least a 2nd team All ACC guy this season)

C 6th SR Old man Ryan (I see a stronger version of James. Ryan is very smart, he has been in this system since Mario arrived an he should know it better than anyone. He will be very solid)

RG SO Buchanan (Mirabal loves this kid, there is no doubt in my mind that he can be at least as good as Coop was as a true sophomore)

RT McCoy (multi year starter and former high school TE. He has displayed that he has the play strength by his play inside at guard, now going against smaller and weaker DEs I think he actually takes a big step. What he struggled with was stunts and loops crossing his face, he won’t have to deal with that anymore at RT. Should pay off big for him)

The talent is there to be a top 10 offensive line again. Just like in 2023 when CiCi was a true freshman.

 

[ST26]

It won’t have to be one **** of a coaching job because of the crazy amount of talent on the roster.

LT FR Jackson Cantwell (although a true freshman he has been with the team since the playoffs, those playoff scout team reps going agains Bain and Mesidor will pay off. On top of that he has generational strength with high school numbers better than most OT at this years combine)

LG RJR Samson (Came alive in the playoffs, he keeps playing like that and he’s at least a 2nd All ACC guy this season)

C 6th SR Old man Ryan (I see a stronger version of James. Ryan is very smart, he has been in this system since Mario arrived an he should know it better than anyone. He will be very solid)

RG SO Buchanan (Mirabal loves this kid, there is no doubt in my mind that he can be at least as good as Coop was as a true sophomore)

RT McCoy (multi year starter and former high school TE. He has displayed that he has the play strength by his play inside at guard, now going against smaller and weaker DEs I think he actually takes a big step. What he struggled with was stunts and loops crossing his face, he won’t have to deal with that anymore at RT. Should pay off big for him)

The talent is there to be a top 10 offensive line again. Just like in 2023 when CiCi was a true freshman.

That starting lineup is easily the best Oline in the ACC, and top 10-15 in the country

 

[U got This]

It won’t have to be one **** of a coaching job because of the crazy amount of talent on the roster.

LT FR Jackson Cantwell (although a true freshman he has been with the team since the playoffs, those playoff scout team reps going agains Bain and Mesidor will pay off. On top of that he has generational strength with high school numbers better than most OT at this years combine)

LG RJR Samson (Came alive in the playoffs, he keeps playing like that and he’s at least a 2nd All ACC guy this season)

C 6th SR Old man Ryan (I see a stronger version of James. Ryan is very smart, he has been in this system since Mario arrived an he should know it better than anyone. He will be very solid)

RG SO Buchanan (Mirabal loves this kid, there is no doubt in my mind that he can be at least as good as Coop was as a true sophomore)

RT McCoy (multi year starter and former high school TE. He has displayed that he has the play strength by his play inside at guard, now going against smaller and weaker DEs I think he actually takes a big step. What he struggled with was stunts and loops crossing his face, he won’t have to deal with that anymore at RT. Should pay off big for him)

The talent is there to be a top 10 offensive line again. Just like in 2023 when CiCi was a true freshman.

With a more clear picture to look at from left to right that U posted.That oline lineup is looking very very good. Get a sense of humble confidence from looking at it.

 

[Hstokes1447]

With a more clear picture to look at from left to right that U posted.That oline lineup is looking very very good. Get a sense of humble confidence from looking at it.

By game 6 or 7 they will be dominate just like the last 3 Miami offensive lines.

 

[MumbleRap]

Or block for our punting team...

Too soon man lol

 

[skyman]

It won’t have to be one **** of a coaching job because of the crazy amount of talent on the roster.

LT FR Jackson Cantwell (although a true freshman he has been with the team since the playoffs, those playoff scout team reps going agains Bain and Mesidor will pay off. On top of that he has generational strength with high school numbers better than most OT at this years combine)

LG RJR Samson (Came alive in the playoffs, he keeps playing like that and he’s at least a 2nd All ACC guy this season)

C 6th SR Old man Ryan (I see a stronger version of James. Ryan is very smart, he has been in this system since Mario arrived an he should know it better than anyone. He will be very solid)

RG SO Buchanan (Mirabal loves this kid, there is no doubt in my mind that he can be at least as good as Coop was as a true sophomore)

RT McCoy (multi year starter and former high school TE. He has displayed that he has the play strength by his play inside at guard, now going against smaller and weaker DEs I think he actually takes a big step. What he struggled with was stunts and loops crossing his face, he won’t have to deal with that anymore at RT. Should pay off big for him)

The talent is there to be a top 10 offensive line again. Just like in 2023 when CiCi was a true freshman.

For some reason McCoy worries me the most, seemed to struggle pass blocking alot inside from my untrained oline eyes but then look at pff and it agrees with me.. I have a hard time believing sight unseen a guy who had issues inside is gonna kick out and not struggle with quicker guys in space.. The coaches love him tho (maybe for run blocking because he is decent there to me)

 

[E1k]

Is the JJ hype just greentree lore or is there more concrete evidence? I’m aware he’s very athletic. But we’ve had plenty of those every year

Its early but the buzz in the building is just confirmation for what some already saw on his hs tape. Same with wingo

 

[E1k]

For some reason McCoy worries me the most, seemed to struggle pass blocking alot inside from my untrained oline eyes but then look at pff and it agrees with me.. I have a hard time believing sight unseen a guy who had issues inside is gonna kick out and not struggle with quicker guys in space.. The coaches love him tho (maybe for run blocking because he is decent there to me)

I said in another thread..if samson and buchanan are our guards i think we will have better guard play. Tackle play and center are the true unknowns

 

[jdmorgan76]

Don't misunderestimate how much better this defense of line will make these youngster improve thru the season...