The New Age Second-Level Defender

[DMoney]

Just heard that an NFC scout has Gilbert Frierson rated in the 3rd-4th round headed into the season. The scout called Frierson the "New Age Second Level Defender."

That got me thinking. Last year's LBs were Zack McCloud and Bradley Jennings. McCloud is a DL and Jennings moves like one. It's no wonder we looked stuck in the mud.

This year's LBs coming out of spring are Keontra Smith and Corey Flagg, both of whom have safety experience in high school. Frierson is set at striker, with Amari Carter (converted safety) behind him. Then you add James Williams and Chase Smith, who are prototypical modern chess pieces with length, movement, instincts and wiry strength.

Bob Shoop and Manny will cook up some interesting lineups next year. Expect to see 7 DB types on the field at once.

 

[RangerGranger]

Position-less football. Depth will not be an issue in the secondary. Anyone, plug & play.

Thick bois: James Williams, Keontre, Bolden, Amari, Chase Smith, Stevenson.

I always thought Gil had crazy potential. Not many people are as big/fast as he is. And quite honestly, he seems like a natural. I'm rooting for Gil.

 

[Ziggy]

4-2-5 is the new wave on defense. This is basically becoming the new base defense in the pros and college.

 

[HurikaneMarc]

Nothing to say about McCloud but Jennings and Steed just had their first year off of surgery last year. Expect more explosion next year. They've both been here 3+years now, know the system and should be ready to play their best this year.

 

[Invalid Username]

Lets just hope they can tackle UNC RB's instead of being shown on half of those backs NFL Draft highlight tapes...so embarrassing.

 

[ageezy]

Just heard that an NFC scout has Gilbert Frierson rated in the 3rd-4th round headed into the season. The scout called Frierson the "New Age Second Level Defender."

That got me thinking. Last year's LBs were Zack McCloud and Bradley Jennings. McCloud is a DL and Jennings moves like one. It's no wonder we looked stuck in the mud.

This year's LBs coming out of spring are Keontra Smith and Corey Flagg, both of whom have safety experience in high school. Frierson is set at striker, with Amari Carter (converted safety) behind him. Then you add James Williams and Chase Smith, who are prototypical modern chess pieces with length, movement, instincts and wiry strength.

Bob Shoop and Manny will cook up some interesting lineups next year. Expect to see 7 DB types on the field at once.

in honesty, i'm afraid we don't showcase or create a scheme where williams is successful, i hope i'm wrong

 

[RedPill Stepdad]

The more "positionless" this defense becomes the better it will get.

Reminds me of the transition basketball made like a decade ago.

 

[canesmh18]

Corey Flagg seems like an amazing kid. But he is going to be hopeless if we start him against Bama at MLB. Freak athletes going against a kid who is battling uphill against his group of 5 level athleticism and size.

Not taking a Mike in the portal this off season is a huge misstep for Manny.

 

[cooks002]

Flag isn't far behind in the stuck in the mud Olympics.

Generating pass rush and run defense from the LB position will be the weak spots IMO.

 

[Canes Stan]

Nothing to say about McCloud but Jennings and Steed just had their first year off of surgery last year. Expect more explosion next year. They've both been here 3+years now, know the system and should be ready to play their best this year.

They not it bro. Blame the surgery if you want but they not it.

 

[canesmh18]

They not it bro. Blame the surgery if you want but they not it.

they just aimlessly run into crowded piles and misdiagnose almost every single play. athleticism certainly isnt the only issue

 

[JustAFanHTX]

Corey Flagg seems like an amazing kid. But he is going to be hopeless if we start him against Bama at MLB. Freak athletes going against a kid who is battling uphill against his group of 5 level athleticism and size.

Not taking a Mike in the portal this off season is a huge misstep for Manny.

Lol he wasn’t hopeless against anyone this past year and he was overweight. Just say you wish manny upgraded the spot which is fair but you don’t have to make stuff up. **** if anything Bama is going to run right at him anyway. Their team is north and south this year

 

[DMoney]

Flag isn't far behind in the stuck in the mud Olympics.

Flagg isn't fast but he can move. Here are some clips of him practicing at safety:

 

[JustAFanHTX]

Flagg isn't fast but he can move. Here are some clips of him practicing at safety:

I know I come off as a Corey Flagg homer (because I am, Houston forever) however.. Even I the Flagg homer wanted manny to take a LB from the portal. He didn’t and could have. That tells me 1 of 2 things is going to happen. A. Manny is gambling Corey is gonna be a player and he proves why he’s coaching and everyone here isn’t or B. He was just mistaken. But shoop and everyone else love Corey as well so we’ll see.

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

Corey Flagg seems like an amazing kid. But he is going to be hopeless if we start him against Bama at MLB. Freak athletes going against a kid who is battling uphill against his group of 5 level athleticism and size.

Not taking a Mike in the portal this off season is a huge misstep for Manny.

He has elite instincts (hence his insane tackling #s in high school), but sometimes his lack of speed was apparent in some games. He dropped 20 lbs this offseason. I think he will be a gem at MLB

 

[AllAboutTheU]

Just heard that an NFC scout has Gilbert Frierson rated in the 3rd-4th round headed into the season. The scout called Frierson the "New Age Second Level Defender."

Frierson focused and back in shape I’m hoping? Need a big year and to test well to pull that off.

 

[brock]

Lets just hope they can tackle UNC RB's instead of being shown on half of those backs NFL Draft highlight tapes...so embarrassing.

It’s 2021 man and obviously a new season is approaching, relax

 

[TexasCane90]

I know I come off as a Corey Flagg homer (because I am, Houston forever) however.. Even I the Flagg homer wanted manny to take a LB from the portal. He didn’t and could have. That tells me 1 of 2 things is going to happen. A. Manny is gambling Corey is gonna be a player and he proves why he’s coaching and everyone here isn’t or B. He was just mistaken. But shoop and everyone else love Corey as well so we’ll see.

Corey I think will be fine at LB for us… no he isn’t Perryman, Spence, or even McCarthy but kid is an instinctive LB who knows he needed this off-season to work on his quickness because he always seemed to be flowing in the right direction.

 

[skyman]

Flagg isn't fast but he can move. Here are some clips of him practicing at safety:

lol..

Man LB core is a ******* mess how many years running if we depending on undersized, non athletic lb to hit against bama types.. UNC is still running.. Its the offseason but we cant be in midseason form..

 

[Dwinstitles]

Just heard that an NFC scout has Gilbert Frierson rated in the 3rd-4th round headed into the season. The scout called Frierson the "New Age Second Level Defender."

That got me thinking. Last year's LBs were Zack McCloud and Bradley Jennings. McCloud is a DL and Jennings moves like one. It's no wonder we looked stuck in the mud.

This year's LBs coming out of spring are Keontra Smith and Corey Flagg, both of whom have safety experience in high school. Frierson is set at striker, with Amari Carter (converted safety) behind him. Then you add James Williams and Chase Smith, who are prototypical modern chess pieces with length, movement, instincts and wiry strength.

Bob Shoop and Manny will cook up some interesting lineups next year. Expect to see 7 DB types on the field at once.

I mean didn't we tell u game after game Jennings and McCloud sucked. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out....we said countless times they were stuck in the mud.