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Thoughts on Sage Ryan’s move to corner…

Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:00 pm
Posted by toughcrittercrumb
Houston
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:00 pm
I think Andre Sams addition has freed up Brooks to return to NB full time. Brooks will still likely play safety as well if Burns or Sams are out.

I also wonder if Toviano’s play at NB has freed up the coaches to move Ryan to corner. I haven’t heard anything about Toviano this fall but he created a lot of buzz in the spring.

Although Ryan has struggled at times at NB, he is considered an excellent athlete. We always hear about how athletic he is and he might be best suited at boundary CB.

IMO, NB is probably the hardest position to play in the secondary because the wr has more options. At CB, you have the sideline to assist you.

Let’s hope the secondary can be figured out before the first game.
Posted by Bottom9
Arsenal Til I Die
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Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:04 pm to
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
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Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:10 pm to
I think it’s a good sign if he’s getting reps with the 1st team over Duce. We would be fine with Zy & Duce starting at corner, so it’s a win-win if Sage is better than Duce.

Also all 5 of our starting DBs would be in state guys if Sage starts
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
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Posted on 8/21/23 at 12:31 pm to
I kind of get the feeling that Sage Ryan was moved to corner to make room for Toviano at safety and help with cornerback depth.

The 1st team secondary is mostly figured out. Burns and Sam at S, Brooks at NB, Chestnut and Alexander at CB. It's the depth that's the issue. Ryan, Toviano, Allen are the back ups at S. Stamps and Welch (and I guess Ryan here too) are your reserve CBs.

Also, really hope I'm wrong about Sage Ryan. And he is getting time at corner BECAUSE he is that dynamic of a player, not because the staff doesn't love what they see at NB.
This post was edited on 8/21/23 at 12:38 pm
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 8/21/23 at 2:33 pm to
I think Ryan is a "tweener" for whom they are trying to find a position. He's not fast enough to be a true CB. He's too small and not physical enough to be a safety. They've played him at NB a lot, and while he has been ok there, he hasn't really been an instinctive playmaker. Perhaps LSU looks at Andre Sam who can step in and be a good safety and they want to make sure he is on the field.
Posted by Bring Da Wood
Texas
Member since Dec 2006
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Posted on 8/21/23 at 3:19 pm to
I think Sage is at CB mainly because of a depth issue. They wanted to see how he matched up Sat but I would be shocked if he starts over Duce. I think Harris hasn’t panned out like they hoped and Johnson got hurt. Now they’re trying out some different options. Hopefully Harris gets his attitude right and can be a player for us at CB this year.
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