Observations from Spring Practice #4

[Golsen82]

Man I hope Jojo stays, you just know teams are gonna try getting him..

 

[clg003]

Who is locking down the second safety spot?

 

[Invalid Username]

any kicker news? We’ve been spoiled the past 5 years of elite kicking I’m concerned haha

 

[Golsen82]

any kicker news? We’ve been spoiled the past 5 years of elite kicking I’m concerned haha

Don't worry our new kicker tagged tony bugeja as one of his coaches for kicking. Coach Tony trained Pat O'Donnell.

 

[Juanmanuel V]

Ahhh Kool-Aid. I’ll have two cups please.

I’m kind of getting Concern on Patterson? (If he is Nursing Anything disregard)

 

[Juanmanuel V]

Miami football was back in action today after a week off with spring break, and picked up right where they left off last week with a mix of individual drills and one-on-one routes as practice game to a close. While there hasn’t been full contact for the most part, we could see full pads as early as this Saturday.

My observations from Spring Practice #4:

OFFENSE:

• WR Josiah Trader (0) was electric, in both routes I saw he was extremely shifty and even beat CB Charles Brantley (19) on a stop and go route for a TD. I expect a big year for him.
• OL Francis Mauigoa (61) continues to be a star, consistently winning reps during one on one drills. He will be the focal point of the O-Line and boost his draft stock even higher this year.
• WR Daylyn Upshaw (13) continues to slowly build under-the-radar. While Toney (12) and Moore (3) are gathering lots of buzz (deservedly so), Upshaw continues to demonstrate his ability to get separation with short passes.
• Didn’t see much from the running backs today, were mostly in the corner doing individuals.
• TE/FB Elija Lofton (9) worked with the wide receivers early with screen routes. I could see him being used in a similar manner as former TE David Njoku, with his ability after the catch on bubble screens and flat routes being utilized.
• QB Carson Beck (11) began some individual throwing drills today, and I will leave it at that.

DEFENSE:

• We got our first look at CB Damari Brown (2) today, he moved well and appeared to put on some size from last season.
• Once again S Zechariah Poyser (7) impressed me with his intensity during the drills. Poyser is always at a 100 percent, even trying to force fumbles during drills.
• DB Dylan Day (23) looks ready to take on a larger role this year, had a nice tip drill interception during one-on-ones.
• Again DB Xavier Lucas (6) looked really fluid during his drills, moves freely and looks comfortable in coverage.
• Both DL Justin Scott and Armondo Blount looked explosive on the line, the buzz that is growing around the pair is well deserved.

Only Question I have On Elijah Lofton is How Many Snaps will he Have in the Backfield with Go Routes & How Many Carries. Hopped They Don’t Pigeon hole him at Tight End. Used him like a Brock Bowers +Carries. I am Sure Beck knows what that looks like.

 

[n0rcalcane]

Orrrr… thinking out loud.

“She’s being stupid. I’m not calling her first.. should I call her? Nahh… can’t give her the upper hand. She better call me by tomorrow or else I’m done for real. I’m sad. Guess I’ll call Brock when I get out practice and fly to Vegas for weekend”

 

[Hstokes1447]

I’m kind of getting Concern on Patterson? (If he is Nursing Anything disregard)

He is injured and will be limited during spring

 

[BS85]

Man I hope Jojo stays, you just know teams are gonna try getting him..

 

[CANESCANES]

Any insight on the other QBs

Pray Carson Beck stays healthy the entire year

 

[Phydeaux]

Pray Carson Beck stays healthy the entire year

I do
But has anyone showed up in back up role
Amazing the lack of news at qb

 

[Alex_Dynamix]

Very hard for me to see the defense being bad again year just off the pure talent we brought in the secondary

 

[Alex_Dynamix]

Man I hope Jojo stays, you just know teams are gonna try getting him..

He’s what u call a real deal Cane