1. Did not hear anything about the TEs today. Was wondering where you guys think they stand. A lot of praise for Jakob during the spring game with him winning an award, do you think he might be the number 2? Maybe a rotation with him as more of a blocker and Eli as more of a receiver?
2. Where do you think Carlin lands on the depth chart? I thought he looked serviceable as a number 3 guy but I definitely see why it has been said he doesn't have the wiggle and elusiveness that you would want from a guy his size.
3. I noticed Bates getting a lot of PT with the first and second team at somewhat of a nickel/ Will backer position. I assume this is the role we are wanting Grey and Page to play but do you think we had Bates out there because we actually plan on using a bigger player for that nickel or Star role or just because we had limited depth at the nickel position for the spring game? Do you think Bates could get some PT at that role for us if thats where the coaching staff wants to go?
4. Not a question just some observations from watching the game. Tatum has some of the longest arms I've ever seen, if he can add the weight needed he could be a great player for us. It is so hard for the defender to get his hands into Tatum's chest. Taylor dominated the second string and played pretty well overall, you can tell he was just to athletic for them, Deandre Johnson looked good as well. I loved how we got to see all the receivers that were healthy and that we need to contribute get a catch in there. Warrior is always around the ball. Butili looks like he still needs to react a bit more and think less but when he goes out there and plays instinctively he was making a lot of plays. Drew Richmond played well and I think he starts for us at LT but i just wish he had a little more nastiness to him. Last note is I liked the film that Piccu put out there. He was quick and pretty consistently caused penetration, he should be a very good rotational guy for us this year.
2. Where do you think Carlin lands on the depth chart? I thought he looked serviceable as a number 3 guy but I definitely see why it has been said he doesn't have the wiggle and elusiveness that you would want from a guy his size.
3. I noticed Bates getting a lot of PT with the first and second team at somewhat of a nickel/ Will backer position. I assume this is the role we are wanting Grey and Page to play but do you think we had Bates out there because we actually plan on using a bigger player for that nickel or Star role or just because we had limited depth at the nickel position for the spring game? Do you think Bates could get some PT at that role for us if thats where the coaching staff wants to go?
4. Not a question just some observations from watching the game. Tatum has some of the longest arms I've ever seen, if he can add the weight needed he could be a great player for us. It is so hard for the defender to get his hands into Tatum's chest. Taylor dominated the second string and played pretty well overall, you can tell he was just to athletic for them, Deandre Johnson looked good as well. I loved how we got to see all the receivers that were healthy and that we need to contribute get a catch in there. Warrior is always around the ball. Butili looks like he still needs to react a bit more and think less but when he goes out there and plays instinctively he was making a lot of plays. Drew Richmond played well and I think he starts for us at LT but i just wish he had a little more nastiness to him. Last note is I liked the film that Piccu put out there. He was quick and pretty consistently caused penetration, he should be a very good rotational guy for us this year.
