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I had lunch Friday with someone who knows things. We have been having this same lunch since 2004. He’s been at practices since 1997. Here’s what he had to say:

DL is lights out. Particularly mentioned Bain, Mesidor and Justin Scott. Scott — “day one potential.” Best DL since 2017 easily.

Ward. Best pure thrower we have ever had. Exact quote. No comment on the other QBs.

Loved OL, coaches have been on Carpenter’s *** every practice. Deep and talented. Some concern about RT depth.

Couldn’t say enough about Trader. Smooth smooth smooth. Ny Carr “steal of the class”.

Worries about Safety position.

Arroyo running better than he ever has at Miami. Easy day 2 pick.

Martinez pushing around LBs. Second Level problem.

Brown and Porter are “good not great”. Believes that’s all they have to be with our DL.

“better team than 2017” with “best young talent since 2005”
 
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Thanks, Fire, always love getting your updates. Others have been glowing about Ward, Arroyo, Martinez, etc. But best "new" news is how good Scott is playing. Pads coming on now, hope he holds up.

Not at all surprised with the comments about the CB and S situation. There's a reason Mario et al. are treating DB recruiting like they treated OL and DL recruiting in previous cycles. I still have hopes for Brown, he has time. And hopefully Stafford can come on strong.
 
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I really think that watching some of last years games that our Safety play was atrocious. The constant jumping routes and getting beat over the top in several instances cost us 3 games. Hopefully Powell and Harris or whoever is playing don't try and play hero ball.

The D-Line is going to be able to rotate and wear out other teams. I think we are legit 3 deep on the line this year.

The depth on O is so much better than it has been in several years. I think we are going to average close to 40 a game this year.
 
sstcane said:
I really think that watching some of last years games that our Safety play was atrocious. The constant jumping routes and getting beat over the top in several instances cost us 3 games. Hopefully Powell and Harris or whoever is playing don't try and play hero ball.

The D-Line is going to be able to rotate and wear out other teams. I think we are legit 3 deep on the line this year.

The depth on O is so much better than it has been in several years. I think we are going to average close to 40 a game this year.
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When you go back and look at the tape, the mistakes were mind blowing awful.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde tale at the Safety position last year for our Miami Hurricanes.

The great teams don't have that type of inconsistency.
 
I am a KK fan so have refrained from criticizing him when he made so many heroic plays. But if we’re being honest that safety play last year was unreliable and definitely cost us games. One play they’d ball out, the next they’d be toasted. JW was just not that good IMO. I actually expect Harris and Powell to play more consistently than them. If they’re healthy, that tandem could look really good given the front seven. I just don’t know about anyone behind them.
 
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If the Dline is able to get to the qb the safety play will take care of itself. Hopefully QBs won’t have the time to get time for them to spring loose and if they are more consistent may have quite a few INTs this year too.
 
Empirical Cane said:
When you go back and look at the tape, the mistakes were mind blowing awful.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde tale at the Safety position last year for our Miami Hurricanes.

The great teams don't have that type of inconsistency.
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During the end of that game that-shall-not-be-mentioned everyone only remembers Mario's horrible mistake (and it was horrible). But everyone forgets that Kitchens followed that fumble up by committing one of the most selfish, egregious, and irresponsible mistakes I've EVER seen a safety perform at any level. It was especially bad given the situation where it was OBVIOUS the opponent had to attack vertical.

With the front 7 we have this year...we just need the safeties to play disciplined and handle their assignments. Just that alone would improve our passing defense.
 
ghost2 said:
Love your insights umfire. Quick clarifier - did your guy not comment on the other QBs or when you asked about them he said "no comment." I feel like there's a difference there lol
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He didn’t offer any talk about them, that’s all. Not a “no comment” lol.
 
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grover said:
I am a KK fan so have refrained from criticizing him when he made so many heroic plays. But if we’re being honest that safety play last year was unreliable and definitely cost us games. One play they’d ball out, the next they’d be toasted. JW was just not that good IMO. I actually expect Harris and Powell to play more consistently than them. If they’re healthy, that tandem could look really good given the front seven. I just don’t know about anyone behind them.
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I think you are right. The PFF numbers show that Powell was much better vs the pass than our safeties last year.
 
ghost2 said:
Love your insights umfire. Quick clarifier - did your guy not comment on the other QBs or when you asked about them he said "no comment." I feel like there's a difference there lol
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That's his way of telling the OP that next offseason....we'll be active in the portal again within the QB market. QB is now a mercenary position IMO.
 
umfire2005 said:
I had lunch Friday with someone who knows things. We have been having this same lunch since 2004. He’s been at practices since 1997. Here’s what he had to say:

DL is lights out. Particularly mentioned Bain, Mesidor and Justin Scott. Scott — “day one potential.” Best DL since 2017 easily.

Ward. Best pure thrower we have ever had. Exact quote. No comment on the other QBs.

Loved OL, coaches have been on Carpenter’s *** every practice. Deep and talented. Some concern about RT depth.

Couldn’t say enough about Trader. Smooth smooth smooth. Ny Carr “steal of the class”.

Worries about Safety position.

Arroyo running better than he ever has at Miami. Easy day 2 pick.

Martinez pushing around LBs. Second Level problem.

Brown and Porter are “good not great”. Believes that’s all they have to be with our DL.

“better team than 2017” with “best young talent since 2005”
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The internal hype around this team is as high as ever and your friend "who knows things" confirms it is justified!
 
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umfire2005 said:
I had lunch Friday with someone who knows things. We have been having this same lunch since 2004. He’s been at practices since 1997. Here’s what he had to say:

DL is lights out. Particularly mentioned Bain, Mesidor and Justin Scott. Scott — “day one potential.” Best DL since 2017 easily.

Ward. Best pure thrower we have ever had. Exact quote. No comment on the other QBs.

Loved OL, coaches have been on Carpenter’s *** every practice. Deep and talented. Some concern about RT depth.

Couldn’t say enough about Trader. Smooth smooth smooth. Ny Carr “steal of the class”.

Worries about Safety position.

Arroyo running better than he ever has at Miami. Easy day 2 pick.

Martinez pushing around LBs. Second Level problem.

Brown and Porter are “good not great”. Believes that’s all they have to be with our DL.

“better team than 2017” with “best young talent since 2005”
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I often sit alone for lunch and read CanesInsight….j/k appreciate the info.
 
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