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Tim Williams just tweeted-position change

JayyJr said:
Jimmy Gaines will not see the field next year IMO, Denzel Perryman will start at middle LB, EJ (if he's still here) will start at OLB and Devante Bond or Alex Figueroa at the other OLB
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Kirby is going to be our MLB. He was going to start this year but got hurt. I doubt Bond ever starts unless some gets injured of course.
 
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JayyJr said:
Jimmy Gaines will not see the field next year IMO, Denzel Perryman will start at middle LB, EJ (if he's still here) will start at OLB and Devante Bond or Alex Figueroa at the other OLB
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Jimmy may not play, but Denzel will not play Mike. They like him at Will and that's why he didn't play it this year. Kirby will play Mike if Gaines doesn't.
 
I think we're going to see a lot more 3-man fronts on 3rd down.

We're recruiting a good amount of DE/OLB hybrids that can rush the passer: 6, AQM, Williams, Bond, Figueroa. Then add McCord, Terry, and Hoilett to that.
 
Forgive me if I am wrong here, but I am positive that AG and Coach D have primarily run a 3-4 scheme before they came to Miami, and that their recruiting is to make a switch to run a base 3-4 while also implementing some 4-3 trying to utilize all the talent that we have been stacking for the past 2 years. I would say this is true due to the fact that we seem to be clearly overloading at OLB/DE hybrid players. I know that they have been running a 4-3 based on what the talent level fits now, but I am sure that we are in the transition to a base 3-4 which would mean that Jimmy Gaines would Never see the MLB, and thank god. OK player, but him, cornelious, and armbrister scare me when they are out there. Even Cain does, although he looks like an absolute freak, I have no comfort seeing any of those players on the field. IMO, Denzel and Kirby would anchor the middle and every other hybrid that we have (which with the new commits this year, especially 6 and grace) would go on the outside. I just see it that with as many OLB/DE we are recruiting and only going for 1-2 studs at DT the switch to the 3-4 would be almost fully implemented this year. It seems to make sense to me, but if I'm wrong, I'd love to hear it.

P.S. Kirby looks like an absolute stud in all white, ala Derrick Johnson at Texas
 
Al'sGoldenShower said:
Forgive me if I am wrong here, but I am positive that AG and Coach D have primarily run a 3-4 scheme before they came to Miami, and that their recruiting is to make a switch to run a base 3-4 while also implementing some 4-3 trying to utilize all the talent that we have been stacking for the past 2 years. I would say this is true due to the fact that we seem to be clearly overloading at OLB/DE hybrid players. I know that they have been running a 4-3 based on what the talent level fits now, but I am sure that we are in the transition to a base 3-4 which would mean that Jimmy Gaines would Never see the MLB, and thank god. OK player, but him, cornelious, and armbrister scare me when they are out there. Even Cain does, although he looks like an absolute freak, I have no comfort seeing any of those players on the field. IMO, Denzel and Kirby would anchor the middle and every other hybrid that we have (which with the new commits this year, especially 6 and grace) would go on the outside. I just see it that with as many OLB/DE we are recruiting and only going for 1-2 studs at DT the switch to the 3-4 would be almost fully implemented this year. It seems to make sense to me, but if I'm wrong, I'd love to hear it.

P.S. Kirby looks like an absolute stud in all white, ala Derrick Johnson at Texas
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From the beginning, Golden and D'Onofrio said they wanted to be multiple. I think they want to build a defense that can plug in players to fit either scheme, partly because our recruiting base has a lot of lean LBs and DEs. For example, Jermaine Grace is not a 3-4 LB, but he's a stud player at Miramar, so you obviously take him.

I think we'll see more 4-3 on early downs, and more 3-4 on passing downs with the OLBs pinning their ears back.
 
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-Blazed- said:
JayyJr said:
Jimmy Gaines will not see the field next year IMO, Denzel Perryman will start at middle LB, EJ (if he's still here) will start at OLB and Devante Bond or Alex Figueroa at the other OLB
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Kirby is going to be our MLB. He was going to start this year but got hurt. I doubt Bond ever starts unless some gets injured of course.
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Not so fast guys, Denzel was our starting MLB from spring ball, The starting line up was supposed to be EJ-olb--DP-mlb--RB-olb. He was moved out of necessity because we had the luxury of playing gaines because of his experience. Staff thought that GP,TA and TC could handle the back up roles at OLB. KIRBY WAS NOT CLOSE TO DP AT PRACTICE, I WATCHED IT EVERYDAY
 
JayyJr said:
-Blazed- said:
JayyJr said:
Jimmy Gaines will not see the field next year IMO, Denzel Perryman will start at middle LB, EJ (if he's still here) will start at OLB and Devante Bond or Alex Figueroa at the other OLB
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Kirby is going to be our MLB. He was going to start this year but got hurt. I doubt Bond ever starts unless some gets injured of course.
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Not so fast guys, Denzel was our starting MLB from spring ball, The starting line up was supposed to be EJ-olb--DP-mlb--RB-olb. He was moved out of necessity because we had the luxury of playing gaines because of his experience. Staff thought that GP,TA and TC could handle the back up roles at OLB. KIRBY WAS NOT CLOSE TO DP AT PRACTICE, I WATCHED IT EVERYDAY
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It's not about that. Denzel Perryman is our best linebacker regardless of where he plays, but he is best utilized as a will because it keeps him from battling interior linemen. He's allowed to roam and gets to play in space which lets him use his speed. Putting Denzel at Mike compromises his talent.
 
Jerzey that makes no sense to me at all. Why would you put your best linebacker on the weak side of the line? And how are you defining the term best because that is subject to discussion. Most defensive minded coaches would say my best backer is the smartest one, natural instincts, high motor ala Sean Spence, Ray Lewis, Jon Vilma, Dan Morgan, etc.... IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WHO'S FASTEST.
 
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It may be true that putting Denzel at MLB may compromise his full potential, but with our roster and incoming recruits, wouldn't it be better to have the best players on the field instead of compromising a position just because it may not be his best position? AG always says he wants the best players on the field, and I feel with this coming year that having a healthy Denzel in the middle would be the best for our team. I guess this is also going on the fact that we get 6, if not, then we will see how the roster plays out. I think Kirby will be ready to hold down the middle, EJ is a stud, and as long as half the million OLB/DE hybrids we have show up, I think we will be ok. Can't wait to have Bostwick, dude looks like has has studied every Cane celebration dance from 1983-93
 
Either way, we have a great problem. Our team is going to have so much speed that the biggest problem IS going to figure out where to put everybody. I honestly can't wait for next season. I feel bad for the people who said that AG couldn't get it done, or wasn't the guy for the job. I truly believe he is, and he is proving it everyday. The future is so bright for The U, and it's great to have guys like Duke, Deon, Tracy, and Malcolm leading the way for the South Florida recruiting. I think our defense is going to improve greatly (although it's hard to go down from 117), but having Muhammad commit I think is going to send a message to a lot of other big recruits. 1/18 will be a deciding day. Either way, we are set up great for the future with our coaches and we should be thankful for that, because in 2 years our team will be playing in the last game of the season.
 
Some defenses do like to have their best athlete at weakside backer...

Donofrio is that you?
 
JayyJr said:
Jerzey that makes no sense to me at all. Why would you put your best linebacker on the weak side of the line?
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Maybe because his body type and playing style are best-suited for WLB.

If we get Matthew Thomas, are we going to develop him at MLB?
 
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No but that's a bad comparison. Matthew Thomas is 6'4 and could play DE or OLB, Denzel is not that. He has excellent acceleration, but having him in the middle as the most experienced and best linebacker would BEST benefit our team. He could be equally good at either position, but he got to play a lot of snaps alongside Sean Spence as a freshman and would be best served in the middle. He's a stud, he will dominate either way. Thomas, Kirby, Perryman, Grace
 
Al'sGoldenShower said:
No but that's a bad comparison. Matthew Thomas is 6'4 and could play DE or OLB, Denzel is not that. He has excellent acceleration, but having him in the middle as the most experienced and best linebacker would BEST benefit our team. He could be equally good at either position, but he got to play a lot of snaps alongside Sean Spence as a freshman and would be best served in the middle. He's a stud, he will dominate either way. Thomas, Kirby, Perryman, Grace
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My point was you don't necessarily put the best player at MLB.

It's more about fit. I think Perryman fits better weakside.
 
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JayyJr said:
Jerzey that makes no sense to me at all. Why would you put your best linebacker on the weak side of the line? And how are you defining the term best because that is subject to discussion. Most defensive minded coaches would say my best backer is the smartest one, natural instincts, high motor ala Sean Spence, Ray Lewis, Jon Vilma, Dan Morgan, etc.... IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WHO'S FASTEST.
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Dude Denzel is small and taking on blocks isn't his best attribute. His speed is undoubtedly his best quality. We also don't play the same defense that we played back in the day where we could stand a slight linebacker or two. We want our linebackers taking on blocks and then making the tackle. Not slipping blocks and trying to make their way into the backfield. To your point about what/whom the best backer is, we don't have anyone who fits your description of a football IQ guy who has those natural instincts. Denzel doesn't even always find himself in the right position, he is at his best when he is playing in space and the same could be said for Sean Spence, who was way better here at the Will and Denzel isn't in the same area code when it comes to football IQ, let alone the same neighborhood.
 
never said he's on the same level as spence, very few are/were, just that he was there to learn from him and was all-acc fresh doing it. My opinion is that as far as the depth is at LB, he is our best option. Yes, his speed is invaluable, but all of our LB's have speed, especially if we get the guys were after. I just have a hard time seeing the reason to put a jimmy gaines or someone like that on the field when it isn't necessary. If gionni paul was still here who was a little bigger and slower then maybe yes, but still don't see it. think they are too talented (with hopeful's coming in). Like I said before, my opinion is largely based on matt thomas coming because I feel he can play from day 1 and can be the player that can transform the defense into what the coaches truly want to run. If they get 6, I think Denzel should stay in the middle in 3-4
 
Al'sGoldenShower said:
never said he's on the same level as spence, very few are/were, just that he was there to learn from him and was all-acc fresh doing it. My opinion is that as far as the depth is at LB, he is our best option. Yes, his speed is invaluable, but all of our LB's have speed, especially if we get the guys were after. I just have a hard time seeing the reason to put a jimmy gaines or someone like that on the field when it isn't necessary. If gionni paul was still here who was a little bigger and slower then maybe yes, but still don't see it. think they are too talented (with hopeful's coming in). Like I said before, my opinion is largely based on matt thomas coming because I feel he can play from day 1 and can be the player that can transform the defense into what the coaches truly want to run. If they get 6, I think Denzel should stay in the middle in 3-4
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I don't see how Denzel playing weakside equates to Jimmy Gaines getting on the field.

I think Kirby is being groomed to take over the MLB spot. If he struggles, we might shuffle, but my guess is he'll be starting at Mike on opening day.

Also, I don't think we're fully converting to a base 3-4. We'll have multiple fronts and get 4 backs on the field at times, but I think we'll be predominately 4-3 on early downs.
 
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