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At what point do you have real confidence in Jalen Mills?
Posted on 9/16/12 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 9/16/12 at 3:27 pm
He is playing great - especially for a true freshman. But, what does he have to do for you to really see his play as an area of strength going into a game instead of a question mark because of inexperience?
I think that if he plays on par with how he has played over the next 3 weeks, we are there. In other words, if he continues to shut guys down, make great plays, and create turnovers, I think it is possible that we can leave the Florida game feeling like we have 2 shutdown corners again. That's a big "IF" I know, but I think he is capable of being that guy this year.
DBU.
I think that if he plays on par with how he has played over the next 3 weeks, we are there. In other words, if he continues to shut guys down, make great plays, and create turnovers, I think it is possible that we can leave the Florida game feeling like we have 2 shutdown corners again. That's a big "IF" I know, but I think he is capable of being that guy this year.
DBU.
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Posted on 9/16/12 at 3:29 pm to AlaTiger
I gathered my cofidence after he signed my football at fan day. 
Posted on 9/16/12 at 3:32 pm to ninetosix
He will miss some assignments and get beat a couple times this season like all CBs (pp7,Mo, and Tyrann included) and will be crucified for them because he is a freshman and doesnt have the love that those players have.
That being said I have all the confidence in the world in him.
That being said I have all the confidence in the world in him.
Posted on 9/16/12 at 3:36 pm to AlaTiger
Yeah a lot of pressure on a true frosh but I think he can get props when he does satisfactory against a premier opp. IMO
Posted on 9/16/12 at 3:40 pm to TigerTerd
If he turned into another Tyrann Mathieu that CAN cover 1 on 1
Posted on 9/16/12 at 3:45 pm to AlaTiger
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I think it is possible that we can leave the Florida game feeling like we have 2 shutdown corners again.
for the most part, our cb's have been a pleasant surprise with their cover and tackling performance. Mills has shown inate skill sets beyond his years and with continued improvement will be a huge asset as the season progresses. he is a quick study who not only listens well....but writes down what the coaches stress as critical to his responsibilities. his parents taught him well.
Posted on 9/16/12 at 4:05 pm to byubengalboy
Yet another weekend, now three in a row where the freshmen defensive backs play great and the regulars that are were great last year have breakdowns. I am sold on Jalen Mills!
Posted on 9/16/12 at 4:10 pm to omegaman66
Our corners have been playing great.
One thing I see that can be fixed is them getting their heads around quicker.
One thing I see that can be fixed is them getting their heads around quicker.
Posted on 9/16/12 at 4:12 pm to The Eric
Simon was pretty sloppy yesterday
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:23 am to AlaTiger
Just think back a little, say 2009... when 3 freshmen played, oh shite what was their names......oh yes, Mo, TM7, Reid, just take a chill pill dude.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:25 am to AlaTiger
when he picks off AJ.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:30 am to AlaTiger
I already have confidence in mills.
Collins scares the shite out of me.
Collins scares the shite out of me.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:33 am to Harry Caray
PP7 got made to look foolish against Ole Miss & Penn State as a true Sophomore on TD completions. TM7 got BURNED on a 4th down in Arkansas on a TD completion that ended up being the deciding points in the game.
These things will happen. Heck Tharold Simon got caught on the TD pass this weekend and looked bad when it happened.
The talent Collins, Mills & Martin are displaying should make everyone feel pretty damned confident about the Secondary's play in the short-and long-term. Nevermind your boy Cory Thompson.
Can't wait to see what this unit looks like once Ricky Jefferson, Rashard Robinson & Tre'Davious White hit campus. That's gonna be an absolute shite TON of talent, people.
These things will happen. Heck Tharold Simon got caught on the TD pass this weekend and looked bad when it happened.
The talent Collins, Mills & Martin are displaying should make everyone feel pretty damned confident about the Secondary's play in the short-and long-term. Nevermind your boy Cory Thompson.
Can't wait to see what this unit looks like once Ricky Jefferson, Rashard Robinson & Tre'Davious White hit campus. That's gonna be an absolute shite TON of talent, people.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 10:13 am to AlaTiger
The point that I can have real confidence in him is when I see how he fares against receivers with elite speed.
He's been impressive so far. There is no doubt he's a physical corner that can tackle. The past couple weeks he has done a great job against two of the bigger targets we'll face this year in Austin Seferian-Jenkins (6-6 266) & Michael LaGrone (6-2 273). His tackling against these big suckers is damn impressive for a frosh. From what I've seen, he is probably a better tackler than Claiborne was & Simon is.
We've seen that he does have some ball skills. And he's eager to learn and seems to have a great approach to the game. I think it was Reid talking about him always having a notepad to take notes on things, and constantly asking questions.
What we haven't seen yet is a team go after him consistently down the field with deep vertical threats. I want to see how he handles that, and how he matches up with elite speed/quickness guys.
He's been impressive so far. There is no doubt he's a physical corner that can tackle. The past couple weeks he has done a great job against two of the bigger targets we'll face this year in Austin Seferian-Jenkins (6-6 266) & Michael LaGrone (6-2 273). His tackling against these big suckers is damn impressive for a frosh. From what I've seen, he is probably a better tackler than Claiborne was & Simon is.
We've seen that he does have some ball skills. And he's eager to learn and seems to have a great approach to the game. I think it was Reid talking about him always having a notepad to take notes on things, and constantly asking questions.
What we haven't seen yet is a team go after him consistently down the field with deep vertical threats. I want to see how he handles that, and how he matches up with elite speed/quickness guys.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 10:15 am to sunnydaze
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Simon was pretty sloppy yesterday
He's bored. Don't worry, he won't be sloppy for the big boys.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 10:19 am to BigEdLSU
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I already have confidence in mills. Collins scares the shite out of me.
Are you kidding me? Collins caused two interceptions this week and has played like a stud in every game. I like them both, but every time I see Collins play I can't believe he's not starting.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 10:20 am to RobG14-0
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Just think back a little, say 2009... when 3 freshmen played, oh shite what was their names......oh yes, Mo, TM7, Reid, just take a chill pill dude.
TM7 and Reid were freshmen in 2010.
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These things will happen. Heck Tharold Simon got caught on the TD pass this weekend and looked bad when it happened.
Go back and watch the tape. The D was playing zone, and Simon let the receiver pass because he was expecting help over the top.
It looked like Martin was supposed to be covering his side.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 10:23 am to Bmath
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Bmath
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Go back and watch the tape. The D was playing zone, and Simon let the receiver pass because he was expecting help over the top.
It looked like Martin was supposed to be covering his side.
I've watched it. Look at Simon's reaction. It was actually a great playcall and they fooled Tharold on that one. His body language tells you that it was on him.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 10:27 am to AlaTiger
Jalen Mills is a stud. Dude is locking down guys (granted it is lesser competition) all night long. Made very few mistakes so far and has forced a couple of turnovers. Looks really sharp and I honestly believe he is going to have a MUCH better season as a COVER corner than Mathieu would have had. May not force the turnovers or whatever, but as a COVER corner, he looks better already.
Also, he signed a football for me and my wife after the game on Saturday night, so he is a good guy.
Also, he signed a football for me and my wife after the game on Saturday night, so he is a good guy.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 10:28 am to Bmath
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Go back and watch the tape. The D was playing zone, and Simon let the receiver pass because he was expecting help over the top.
It looked like Martin was supposed to be covering his side.
Yep, pretty sure it was Martin that had coverage over the top on that play.
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