D$ breaks down second scrimmage

[DMoney]

- The offense had a good day, with Tyler Van Dyke leading the first team offense down the field (with passes to Xavier Restrepo and Jacolby George) and finished it with a Terrell Waldon (walk-on) touchdown run. There is no question the offense looks better than this time last year in spring. Van Dyke also hit George for a TD on a post.

- Don Chaney continues to run hard with explosiveness. He is breaking tackles and is more north/south than he has been in the past.

- Jacurri Brown hit RayRay Joseph for a wide-open TD down the sideline but was inconsistent throwing. He did have a long run that probably would have been a 75-yard TD if not blown dead. Emory Williams is starting to string together some very good practices, albeit in a no-contact setting for QBs.

- The freshman TEs (Riley Williams and Jackson Carver) continue to flash. They have more receiving talent than Cam McCormick and are making more plays each week. Carver is a redshirt candidate but looks athletic and quicker laterally than I expected.

- Ahmad Moten is continuing to make plays and looks like a legitimate part of the rotation. He has been starting all spring (the second-team at DT has walk-ons due to injury) and brings a nice combination of size and disruptive ability.

- Bobby Washington continues to make tackles as the starting SAM. Francisco Mauigoa continues to impress. The spot next to him looks completely up for grabs, with Keontra Smith, Corey Flagg and Wesley Bissainthe all getting opportunities next to Mauigoa.

- Defensive back is the weakest position right now, particularly with James Williams out. Watch the Portal there.

 

[SinisterCane]

Sad to hear about J. Brown still having issues throwing the rock

 

[Paranos]

Good stuff @DMoney .

Go Canes

 

[stoopid311]

Now that the awesome basketball run is over, I guess it's time to pay attention to spring practice. Sounds like there's still lots of portal work to be done on the DL and secondary.

 

[252cane]

Sad to hear about J. Brown still having issues throwing the rock

Of course he is the season just ended like 3 or 4 months ago no way he would have become a great passer that fast lol

 

[skyman]

Sad to hear about J. Brown still having issues throwing the rock

He should be a redshirt freshman sitting behind 2 qbs.. He was a project that needed a couple years atleast, we knew this going in..

 

[Angry Ibis]

Of course he is the season just ended like 3 or 4 months ago no way he would have become a great passer that fast lol

An earlier Spring positive report was how he is struggling less passing to the training nets…

We may need to keep some perspective…

 

[Mi.Cane]

Thanks @DMoney
So are we looking at 3 true LB’s starting?
Washington & Francisco… then one of Smith, Wesley or Flagg?

 

[252cane]

An earlier Spring positive report was how he is struggling less passing to the training nets…

We may need to keep some perspective…

Lol at training nets. The kid will probably never be a great passer the goal is to get him to be at least average at it to go along with his athletic ability and he could put up big numbers in cfb

 

[Invalid Username]

Sad to hear about J. Brown still having issues throwing the rock

Was he miraculously going to be a polished QB overnight? lol Give him time. It was always said that it would take him a couple years to develop. He seems like a project worth putting in the time and energy for. Talent is too good not to ignore.

 

[252cane]

Thanks @DMoney
So are we looking at 3 true LB’s starting?
Washington & Francisco… then one of Smith, Wesley or Flagg?

The base defense is a 4-2-5 but he will use a 4-3 at times depending on the matchups. So Washington likely won’t start and I doubt smith will be in the running as he is injured

 

[Coach Macho]

Thanks @DMoney
So are we looking at 3 true LB’s starting?
Washington & Francisco… then one of Smith, Wesley or Flagg?

Sounds like that's our 4-3 personnel sets.
Then Washington would likely come off the field when we utilize our 4-2-5 stuff.

 

[Damiencane86]

Sad to hear about J. Brown still having issues throwing the rock

Considering the coaching he had last year it’s pretty much expected

 

[Angry Ibis]

Lol at training nets. The kid will probably never be a great passer the goal is to get him to be at least average at it to go along with his athletic ability and he could put up big numbers in cfb

Agreed. Our QB room is thin. Damnit last year was such a ******* mess

 

[SinisterCane]

Of course he is the season just ended like 3 or 4 months ago no way he would have become a great passer that fast lol

Just asking an honest question, can a qb with accuracy issues be coached up into a good passer or is accuracy just “either you got it or you don’t“

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

Just asking an honest question, can a qb with accuracy issues be coached up into a good passer or is accuracy just “either you got it or you don’t“

I’ll start with a couple of examples, Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts - a couple of notable NFL starters who began their CFB careers as significantly below average passers. So yes, it happens.

 

[bobbydigius]

Just asking an honest question, can a qb with accuracy issues be coached up into a good passer or is accuracy just “either you got it or you don’t“

Don’t think it’s either or, although it’s not easily coached up.

 

[BostonCanes47]

Bobby Washington locking down that SAM backer spot

Not surprised about Carver, he’s a hockey kid and I’m pretty sure played Lacrosse too, lateral quickness is the name of those games.

Not worried about Brown at all. Big development year for him. This is where Dawson earns his money for me long term. If he can turn Brown into an efficient passer he’s going to be in high demand nationally.

 

[ScharfCane]

I’ll start with a couple of examples, Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts - a couple of notable NFL starters who began their CFB careers as significantly below average passers. So yes, it happens.

Cam Newton as well.

 

[88]

Soooo I guess Bobby’s a take?