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Everybody's worried about the O-line, and I'm worried about the D-line
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:41 am
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:41 am
The D-line gave up an average of 138 rushing yards per game. That's not great by any stretch of the imagination. We were not great at putting pressure on the QB. We got manhandled by Bama. And, we basically have the same guys up front.
Now, I realize that Chaisson is back, but I would consider him to be unproven at best. He may be great, and he may be a disappointment. I don't think we have enough to make that determination at this point. Same with Shelvin and Ika. The potential is there for great improvement, but that's all it is.
I think the changes in offensive philosophy will bode well for our offensive line. The offense will be more quick strike, and the O-line won't have to give the QB as much time. But the D-line has to be better, especially given the fact that our offense will likely not be on the field as long without our rush-heavy, clock chewing style of play.
I'm hopeful, but, to be honest, that's my biggest concern with this team.
Fire away!!
Now, I realize that Chaisson is back, but I would consider him to be unproven at best. He may be great, and he may be a disappointment. I don't think we have enough to make that determination at this point. Same with Shelvin and Ika. The potential is there for great improvement, but that's all it is.
I think the changes in offensive philosophy will bode well for our offensive line. The offense will be more quick strike, and the O-line won't have to give the QB as much time. But the D-line has to be better, especially given the fact that our offense will likely not be on the field as long without our rush-heavy, clock chewing style of play.
I'm hopeful, but, to be honest, that's my biggest concern with this team.
Fire away!!
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Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:44 am to tenacious
We got more depth now baw, at least 2 deep at every spot. Last year we didn’t really have reliable people for rotations
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:45 am to tenacious
LSU hasn't had enough depth and beef for the 3-4. That's been changing through the last couple of recruiting classes.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:46 am to tenacious
‘Crootin
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:46 am to tenacious
We’re going back to a 4 down, one gapping front like in 2016. The 3 down man up looks only work when we have perfect gap integrity and our down linemen can win consistently against the OL.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:47 am to tenacious
You mention "potential" as reasons for concern on the d-line. Speaking of, I'll go with having to replace 129 points and a Lou Groza Award finalist with a true freshman kicker.
This post was edited on 8/9/19 at 11:48 am
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:50 am to tenacious
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but I would consider him to be unproven at bes
Considering he's only started 4 games here, I'd agree. But on the other hand this hype is coming from the coaching staff. In aranda we trust.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:52 am to tenacious
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:53 am to tenacious
You have 2 NT that you essentially didn't have last year (Shelvin and Ika) that allows guys like Lawrence and Fehoko to play their more natural End positions. Then you have 3 Juniors behind them that have seen quality playing time behind them. (Logan, Farrell and Thomas).
I don't see how this makes you nervous. This is one of the more deeper Dlines we've had in the past 10 years.
I don't see how this makes you nervous. This is one of the more deeper Dlines we've had in the past 10 years.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:53 am to tenacious
I think shelvin is about to have a monster year. He looks so much better now than he has since he’s been here.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:56 am to tenacious
It's not necessarily the Dlines fault alone by any shape of the imagination for rushing yards given up. There's 3 of them, taking on 5-6 blockers, and their job the past couple years has just been to hold gaps and not really attack much, leaving the cleaning up for the LBs/S mostly on run plays.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:57 am to tenacious
Our DL issue was more about scheme. They weren’t disruptive because Aranda didn’t want them to be. He wanted them to eat up blocks so the LBs could come free. But i read the other day that the DL will be more aggressive this year and more 4 man fronts.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 11:59 am to tenacious
You trying to be realistic during the preseason?
Posted on 8/9/19 at 12:14 pm to tenacious
Well you haven’t been paying attention at all
Posted on 8/9/19 at 12:55 pm to tenacious
Glen Logan is going to have a breakout year and could top Lawrence as the best pass rushing g DE on the team. He really looked like a much improved player the last half of the season.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 1:22 pm to tenacious
Chaaiison will be better than key. He’s the best athlete on the field minus grant and that’s debatable. Fehoko and Rashard and Logan will play on Sundays. We just need em healthy. And Cherry is about to make a name for himself. Ferrell also looks good. Dline will be as good as it’s been n a while if RL and BF can stay healthy
Posted on 8/9/19 at 1:28 pm to tenacious
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The offense will be more quick strike
This is an assumption on your part.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 2:18 pm to tenacious
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The D-line GAVE up an average of 138 rushing yards per game. That WASN'T great by any stretch of the imagination. We WERE not great at putting pressure on the QB. We GOT manhandled by Bama. And, we basically have the same guys up front PLUS OTHERS AND WITH MORE EXPERIENCE AND IN BETTER CONDITION
FIFY
This post was edited on 8/9/19 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 8/9/19 at 2:26 pm to tenacious
quote:Stupid post is not worth the bullet
Fire away!!
Posted on 8/9/19 at 2:26 pm to tenacious
I was thinking recently that I'm as excited about this D-Line as any other in recent memory, and we've had some dominant groups since 2000. The ceiling is through the roof, just need to stay healthy (although there is lots of depth).
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