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Another year of Greg Penn starting at Mike … make it stop
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:21 am
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:21 am
I’m sure Penn is a fine human being. Great interview. Comes from a prestigious high school in DeMatha
But my word, yesterday was an ugly reminder that he is just not an SEC LB
1-on-1 missed tackle against JWill in the hole
Chasing Mason Taylor’s shirttail on an out route the very next play — this is more forgivable as that’s not what he should be in for
Then on Kaleb Jackson’s TD run he overpersues and gets knocked into the same gap as Perk allowing 28 to coast into the end zone for a 30 yard TD run.
/end rant
But my word, yesterday was an ugly reminder that he is just not an SEC LB
1-on-1 missed tackle against JWill in the hole
Chasing Mason Taylor’s shirttail on an out route the very next play — this is more forgivable as that’s not what he should be in for
Then on Kaleb Jackson’s TD run he overpersues and gets knocked into the same gap as Perk allowing 28 to coast into the end zone for a 30 yard TD run.
/end rant
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:24 am to MrWiseGuy
I was shocked they didn't get someone out the portal to sure that spot up.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:31 am to MrWiseGuy
Everyone keeps saying coaching, and comparing Damone clark and his transition he made with baker, will have our def and guys like penn turn the corner.
The difference is Greg penn isnt built like, nor does he have the athleticism clark had. Clark his fr and soph yr had like 3-4 sacks coming on in 2-3rd team reps as a jack rusher.
His first mlb yr was horrible, but he's much more athletic then penn is, and coaching added on top of his natural athleticism with another yr.
Doing a quick rewatch of just the plays for the bama game at home we won in ot, penn accounted for around 13-15 8+ yard plays, by himself. He single handedly was the reason they were in the game.
I dont get how coaches don't see weeks making instant impact plays left and right, and penn is still the answer, even last season. Hopefully we see guys like weeks, mcbryde, kylan, reliford a ton all yr.
If penn can't fill or tackle in a gap, or cover.. if sage looks lost every game, if burns can't cover or tackle in the box, if savion loses contain every snap.... need to let young guys play.
The difference is Greg penn isnt built like, nor does he have the athleticism clark had. Clark his fr and soph yr had like 3-4 sacks coming on in 2-3rd team reps as a jack rusher.
His first mlb yr was horrible, but he's much more athletic then penn is, and coaching added on top of his natural athleticism with another yr.
Doing a quick rewatch of just the plays for the bama game at home we won in ot, penn accounted for around 13-15 8+ yard plays, by himself. He single handedly was the reason they were in the game.
I dont get how coaches don't see weeks making instant impact plays left and right, and penn is still the answer, even last season. Hopefully we see guys like weeks, mcbryde, kylan, reliford a ton all yr.
If penn can't fill or tackle in a gap, or cover.. if sage looks lost every game, if burns can't cover or tackle in the box, if savion loses contain every snap.... need to let young guys play.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 7:57 am to MrWiseGuy
DEF has a whole is missing that hard-hitting, physical presence and swagger. It starts up front and sadly we just don't seem to have those players. CBK & staff need to judiciously work the portal to add the right players. Expecting more shootouts this season.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 8:01 am to MrWiseGuy
Somebody said it in another thread and I agree. I think this was the last shot for older guys so the staff could say they gave them every opportunity.
I think you see us start moving away from guys like Sage and Penn going forward.
I think you see us start moving away from guys like Sage and Penn going forward.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 8:03 am to MrWiseGuy
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1-on-1 missed tackle against JWill in the hole
And the problem with that missed tackle is that wasn’t even competitive. He didn’t even slow jwill down.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 8:22 am to MrWiseGuy
He is too slow for the SEC. I don't care how physical he is in drills. He is not an SEC linebacker.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 8:29 am to MrWiseGuy
Yeah that 1 on 1 missed tackle gave me PTSD from this past season.
This is the hand Kelly decided to roll with... it is what it is unless he steals a proven starting LB and Interior Defensive lineman from another team whose production can translate to the SEC.
It starts in the inside. It doesn't matter how you try to dress it up or single out a particular linebacker, they will all struggle behind a bad defensive line. Going out and grabbing a few warm bodies thats 6'3 305lb+ doesn't solve our issues. We gotta get somebody in the middle thats disruptive and demands attention.
We better hope McKinley can be productive in year 1 because Shone Washington and the 6th year kid from Wisconsin will not be the answer.
This is the hand Kelly decided to roll with... it is what it is unless he steals a proven starting LB and Interior Defensive lineman from another team whose production can translate to the SEC.
It starts in the inside. It doesn't matter how you try to dress it up or single out a particular linebacker, they will all struggle behind a bad defensive line. Going out and grabbing a few warm bodies thats 6'3 305lb+ doesn't solve our issues. We gotta get somebody in the middle thats disruptive and demands attention.
We better hope McKinley can be productive in year 1 because Shone Washington and the 6th year kid from Wisconsin will not be the answer.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 8:29 am to MrWiseGuy
He’s learning with competent coaching. Much better potential than Omar Speights
Posted on 4/14/24 at 9:35 am to MrWiseGuy
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1-on-1 missed tackle against JWill in the hole
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Then on Kaleb Jackson’s TD run
Jardin Gilbert looked really bad on both of these plays as well. The middle of our defense has some work to do
Posted on 4/14/24 at 10:26 am to MrWiseGuy
Hopefully Perk & Whit Weeks are the 2 primary middle backers once the season starts. Penn will have to play though.
Posted on 4/14/24 at 11:43 am to MrWiseGuy
It really irks my soul that majority of the staff is prioritizing seniority over talent
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