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Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:49 am
Posted by tigerclaw10
My house
Member since Jun 2010
4287 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:49 am
I think everyone is very aware that this is our weak spot or at least appears to be the weakest link of our team.

I think we have a good one in Welch and it would be great for Harris to pan out as he could be an All-American type player for us if he keeps on the straight and narrow. How does everyone feel about Alexander, can this kid keep up in the SEC?

As far as safety spots we have Burns and Brooks who should hold down their spots well. Sage Ryan looks to be improving and Langois has had some hype this off-season as FOTW.

Has anyone heard anything about what our cornerback situation might look like? How bad is it really or is Kelly just trying to motivate his guys?

Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27321 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:50 am to
Duce chestnut is a name you are going to hear a lot about. Baller imo.
Posted by BatonrougeCajun
Somewhere in Texas
Member since Feb 2008
6089 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:52 am to
Zy is going to be the dude
Posted by fastlane
Member since Jul 2014
2371 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:55 am to
Competition breeds excellence.

Bring as many guys into the mix. Throw them in tough situations and let the best man win. It's pressure but if you can't execute or make plays then next man up.
Posted by PureBlood
The Motherland
Member since Oct 2021
4002 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:57 am to
Moving Perk to MLB is going to assist the secondary as well, IMO. His elite athleticism will give them tools to plug some holes.
Posted by Hot Carl
Prayers up for 3
Member since Dec 2005
59303 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:59 am to
quote:

Has anyone heard anything about what our cornerback situation might look like? How bad is it really or is Kelly just trying to motivate his guys?


Has Kelly said it’s “bad” or just a question mark? You can’t really tell a whole lot from Spring or summer workouts. But we have a lot of talent there, they’ll just have to see who steps and rises to the top once they get into camp. I think he’s probably ok with the talent there—could be deeper and more experienced—the question is just who will step up and grab those jobs.

Toler is another name to add. He could win a CB job or the nickel. At the very least, he’ll be in the rotation.
This post was edited on 7/18/23 at 10:10 am
Posted by RayDaniel
Member since Jun 2023
155 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:02 am to
I didn't follow the spring, but all the buzz seems to be about Alexander?
Posted by Simplemaaan
Member since Sep 2007
3824 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:12 am to
Pressure on the QB will be the key to the secondary’s success.
This post was edited on 7/18/23 at 10:13 am
Posted by Bert Macklin FBI
Quantico
Member since May 2013
9048 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:13 am to
quote:

Toler is another name to add. He could win a CB job or the nickel. At the very least, he’ll be in the rotation.


Who tf is Toler? Do you mean Toviano?
Posted by Screaming Viking
Member since Jul 2013
4487 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:16 am to
quote:

How bad is it really or is Kelly just trying to motivate his guys?



this is Kelly learning from last years fla st game. it was a lack of communication in the defensive backfield that caused a ton of problems. Kelly is warning them that they better be on their A game before game 1.

there is more talent at CB this year, but will they learn to play as a team by game 1? This is Kelly getting ahead of the schedule. Fans, we have a real coach at the helm.
Posted by LsuTigahHomie
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2022
75 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:23 am to
I really hope Welch gets a honest shot at being a starter, personally think the kid is a beast.
Posted by Screaming Viking
Member since Jul 2013
4487 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:29 am to
quote:

Pressure on the QB will be the key to the secondary’s success.


agreed. having enough talented people to rotate will be huge. But more importantly, getting M Smith back will be the biggest difference from last year to this one. Teams will have to pay attention to him on just about every play. this will leave others one on one. Including Perkins. This defense will not be predictable.
Posted by Art Vandelay
LOUISIANA
Member since Sep 2005
10709 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:32 am to
What’s the word on Denver Harris. Super talented athlete. Hope he does what he’s needs to do to be a productive part of this team.
Posted by SteveLSU35
Shreveport
Member since Mar 2004
13985 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:33 am to
Welch had a great spring. Denver Harris has all the tools and some experience. Ty and Duce have played some football and have the measurables.
Posted by HC87
Coastal NC
Member since Dec 2014
4567 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:50 am to
At CB we have the guys to match up & cover (in no particular order):
Harris
Johnson
Chestnut
Alexander
Toviano
Welch
They need to understand their assignments and communicate. FSU will test them. A persistent pass-rush in the face of Travis will be essential to success.

The more reps this unit gets, the better they will be in 23.
Posted by Brobocop
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2018
1906 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:52 am to
I think the 2022 secondary had more question marks than 2023, and they were more than serviceable!

With key transfer additions, I think we'll be above average.

I trust in Matt House.
Posted by holdem Tiger
Member since Oct 2007
1067 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:54 am to
We just found out that yet another of the A&M DB transfers has been kicked off his new team - the Smoke Bouie guy at GA.

Looks at the moment like we got the right one.
Posted by CRW
Destrahan
Member since Aug 2016
1104 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:58 am to
LSU has better players than they had last year and they
were pretty good.This season it`s a matter of getting
enough reps in fall camp so they can come together and
play as a unit.
Posted by deuce985
Member since Feb 2008
27660 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 11:00 am to
Alexander looked way better than Harris in spring. Harris looked like one of our worst secondary players tbh.
Posted by Lsu56
Member since Jan 2023
240 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 11:09 am to
One thing I do like about the coners, they all have size and 6'0 or taller.
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