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"I'm just leading them to the water, it's up to them to drink." - Harrison
Definitely no more excuses with talent... It now boils down to coaching & execution.Yep...with all this talent...Haley/Ben have to start converting more RZ trips to 6...hell, assuming Jesse James makes it (and I think he will) he now has 4 legit options over 6'3", and a top 5 RB.
I agree. He seems to fit the bill, but I want to see him hit before I call him a slot starter. I have grown leery of getting too excited until the pads come on in Latrobe. I think Blake is still progressing and would make an excellent slot starter. I think they both are going to see snaps, but it will boil down to TC competition to see who takes the lion's share. Quez isn't as fast, but I like his ball skills more than Blake.This kid is going to get serious snaps I think...the powers that be are being conservative with their comments, but it looks as if he can play outside and slot...I see him being the nickleback come Sept. at the very least.
I know these young guys will have to pay their dues and will get burnt from time to time but I'm excited to interject youth and more speed into the backend of this DEF.
I agree. He seems to fit the bill, but I want to see him hit before I call him a slot starter. I have grown leery of getting too excited until the pads come on in Latrobe. I think Blake is still progressing and would make an excellent slot starter. I think they both are going to see snaps, but it will boil down to TC competition to see who takes the lion's share. Quez isn't as fast, but I like his ball skills more than Blake.
I think that's why the powers that be are being conservative in their comments as well, but clearly Tomlin is looking for ball hawks which give this kid a strong chance to be on the field because some are saying he can play outside too.
Blake...imo you can't have too many ballers on the back end...he will be on the field...early word on Grant is good too, but as you said...let's reserve judgement until the pads are on.