Meesh Powell discusses versatility, his CFP experience and Zaquan Patterson

[DMoney]

Meesh Powell brings a unique perspective to the Canes. He turned down Ivy League offers to walk on at Washington, became a starter, was a key part of a CFP finalist and then transferred to Miami. Powell spoke to reporters about a range of topics after practice:

On his position in camp: I played safety. I played some nickel today, too. I still play both. It just depends on what the offense gives us. I'm not locked on a spot. If Coach Guidry says play defensive end, I'll play defensive...

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[UMFarArcher]

 

[Golsen82]

15-0!

 

[edge]

Amazing stuff right here. This team might get it.

On competing with Cam Ward: It’s mental value. He's the quarterback of the offense. I see myself as the quarterback of the defense, being able to see everything. So just giving him different looks and picking his brain.

After practice, I'll say, “Hey, on this play, how did you feel out here? Did this work? Did this kind of throw you off?” He'll be like, “No,” or like, “Oh, no, that really got me.” He'll ask me vice versa. He'll be like, “Hey, did I pull you away from this guy?” Or if I'm at the nickel spot, like, “Hey, did I fake the run enough?” So me and him going back and forth, just making each other better

 

[SinCityCane]

His comments on Zaquan are legit. Never heard anyone talking about JWill this way. Sounds like we might have our next All American at S if he keeps working.

 

[Gocanes1990]

I’m not gonna let myself do it… but I’m getting close. Excited to see practice next week