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Is anyone legitimately concerned about our cornerbacks?
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:31 am
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:31 am
Losing Mo Claiborne, Ron Brooks, and Ron Cooper is definitely going to take a toll on our corners. For one, it's the toughest position to play. Especially when you are stranded alone on an island. It's true that a good defensive line (and rush ends) are corners best friend, which we have no problem there. That being said, I think it's possible we'll see a noticeable drop off at corner.
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Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:34 am to LSUbase13
Yea turnover like this always creates a concern. I will say I feel better knowing our FS is a scholar and great on field Qb
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:34 am to LSUbase13
Maybe a slight drop off, but nothing too too bad. I think Simon will step up.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:35 am to LSUbase13
Concerned? No. Legitimately concerned? Hell no.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:36 am to ninthward
I think Jalen Collins or David Jenkins needs to step up big time. I still don't have a lot of faith on Mathieu being locked up 1 on 1 with a taller lankier receiver.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:37 am to sicboy
Best corner back tm.His best position is nickel back. When LSU uses just 2 cb's his value is diminished.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:38 am to LSUbase13
Nahhh I'm not worried
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:39 am to LSUbase13
The answer to this question is no. We have more than capable 'star' players in the secondary who are excited its their turn much like Mo after PP7 left.
Our starting four in TM7, Reid, Loston, and Simon will be as good as they come. Let me ask you this, can you name a better starting secondary?
Our only so called drop off may be in experience for the younger back-ups. But no I'm not concerned.
Our starting four in TM7, Reid, Loston, and Simon will be as good as they come. Let me ask you this, can you name a better starting secondary?
Our only so called drop off may be in experience for the younger back-ups. But no I'm not concerned.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:39 am to Jwodie
A little, but we have some talent there. I think the D-line pressure will take alot of pressure off the D-backs, this year. So, while they may take some time to gel, I think opposing teams will not have much success against the LSU Defense.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:51 am to LSUbase13
Jalen collins has looked promising and looks to step up into the Simon role as Simon steps into the Claiborne role. It's an ongoing cycle here at DBU
This post was edited on 3/28/12 at 9:52 am
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:54 am to bagNdrag
WE STACKED
Posted on 3/28/12 at 9:57 am to LSUbase13
I suppose I have a concern that the CB play will not be quite what we have seen in the PP/Mo Claiborne era? Well, I guess so. But I have a hard time saying that I am "concerned" about corner play either in terms of our CB's compared to other teams as I think we will still have one of the best secondaries in all of college football. Put it this way: I see no reason why CB play will prevent this team from repeating as SEC champs or playing for/winning a BCS title.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:05 am to LSUbase13
Better question is what passing attack that we will face all year makes you think the secondary won't hold up? Tyler Wilson maybe? He lost a lot of weapons but would still probably be the stiffest test.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:10 am to Brettesaurus Rex
According to practice reports, the secondary is the LEAST of our worries.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:12 am to LSUbase13
I'm not concerned with the CBs at all. Simon is another top 10 pick, tM7 is the best defensive playmaker in the country, Collins by all accounts is an athletic freak, and Jenkins has great cover skills. Also look for Dwayne Thomas to get some snaps and Micah Eugene in the TM7 role.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:14 am to ipodking
Remember how worried everyone was after we lost PP7, Kelvin Sheppard, and Drake Nevis?
Im not worried at all
Im not worried at all
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:42 am to Brettesaurus Rex
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Better question is what passing attack that we will face all year makes you think the secondary won't hold up?
Well a pretty mediocre passing attack was able to expose LSU in the NC game.
We aren't invinceable.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:44 am to LSUbase13
Not at all. This is DBU. 
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:48 am to LSUbase13
I'm worried, yes.
I'm interested to see how our secondary is next year.
I'm interested to see how our secondary is next year.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:49 am to LSUbase13
I fear nothing with Simon and TM7 at the corners. We've got enough young DBs fighting to play in the nickel and dime packages so we're good.
Besides, as someone already mentioned, our front 7 is much improved. It's addition by subtraction at LB and even without Brock we're still gonna rotate 6-8 guys
Besides, as someone already mentioned, our front 7 is much improved. It's addition by subtraction at LB and even without Brock we're still gonna rotate 6-8 guys
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