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Is Harold Perkins ready to start at ILB?
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:38 pm
If we don’t get an experienced ILB in the portal, that probably forces Perk to play that role in 2023.
ILB is the QB of the defense and requires an elite understanding of it and opposing offensive sets. Harold projects as an ILB, but is he really ready for that role as a true sophomore?
ILB is the QB of the defense and requires an elite understanding of it and opposing offensive sets. Harold projects as an ILB, but is he really ready for that role as a true sophomore?
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Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:38 pm to SeekGreatness
House will put perkins in the position that gets the most out of him. I do expect him to have more responsibilities
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:40 pm to SeekGreatness
Plz no
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:43 pm to Madking
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Plz no
I agree, but it doesn’t look like LSU is getting anyone in the portal who can play that role. Hopefully an experienced and talented true ILB enters the portal.
Perkins is incredible, but for a position like that you need a guy who is experienced.
I’d hate to have to sacrifice Harold’s ability off the edge next year to make him play ILB.
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:44 pm to SeekGreatness
MLB is like Qb in the Kelly schemes. Not important.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:45 pm to SeekGreatness
You takeaway what makes him special. Look at who pro players and analysts compare him to, not one of them is an ILB.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:47 pm to Tiger Ryno
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MLB is like Qb in the Kelly schemes. Not important.
Yeah Te'o was totally unimportant.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:47 pm to Madking
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You takeaway what makes him special. Look at who pro players and analysts compare him to, not one of them is an ILB.
Totally agree. I want to see Perk coming off the edge. That’s what makes him elite.
It’s a failure of the staff if they have to move him inside because they couldn’t get a good ILB.
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:53 pm to SeekGreatness
And who rushes the QB? Sure you can move him outside on definite passing downs but that’s fewer than 1/3 of the snaps and what about 1st and 2nd down? Smith can rush the QB but edge pressure is quicker and has a lot different effect. Maybe we have some secret edge rusher fans don’t know about yet but I’d be willing to be he’s no Perk. I don’t like this idea at all.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:55 pm to SeekGreatness
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but it doesn’t look like LSU is getting anyone in the portal who can play that role.
there’s a whole other round of transfer portal + grad transfers in the Spring my man. patience
Posted on 1/13/23 at 7:56 pm to Madking
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And who rushes the QB? Sure you can move him outside on definite passing downs but that’s fewer than 1/3 of the snaps and what about 1st and 2nd down? Smith can rush the QB but edge pressure is quicker and has a lot different effect. Maybe we have some secret edge rusher fans don’t know about yet but I’d be willing to be he’s no Perk. I don’t like this idea at all.
My point is that it’s critical that we get the ILB in the portal from Virginia, Nick Jackson. That allows Perk to stay on the outside and wreak havoc on QBs.
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 1/13/23 at 8:10 pm to Madking
Imo he wull play mire inside linebacker this yr
They can still let him rush the oasser from that spot.
They can still let him rush the oasser from that spot.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 8:15 pm to SeekGreatness
I think putting him inside is not playing to his strengths. Just my opinion though.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 8:18 pm to SeekGreatness
We will add serviceable players.
Chill.
Chill.
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 8:24 pm
Posted on 1/13/23 at 8:19 pm to SeekGreatness
Harold is an edge player....he is better in space
Posted on 1/13/23 at 9:23 pm to SeekGreatness
He’s best as an off ball linebacker and edge guy. Go get a traditional MLB
Posted on 1/13/23 at 9:44 pm to SeekGreatness
Perk will thrive at any LB spot.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 9:51 pm to SeekGreatness
Dear God no. If Perkins had one weakness this year its his lack of size takes away his effectiveness when teams run right at him. Case in point, Texas A&M.
I am not saying he cant correct this, as he was a true freshman who only played half the year, but his strength is not taking on a 325 lb guard and lead blocker between the tackles.
I am not saying he cant correct this, as he was a true freshman who only played half the year, but his strength is not taking on a 325 lb guard and lead blocker between the tackles.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 10:18 pm to SeekGreatness
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but it doesn’t look like LSU is getting anyone in the portal who can play that role
Chill, BK and House will get a couple from the portal to rotate with Penn.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 10:57 pm to SeekGreatness
Plug Penn in at Baskerville’s spot in the middle and keep Perkins on the outside where he’s best using his speed. The younger Weeks kid coming in is going to be a starter once he bulls up a little. He should be living in the gym these next 7 months because he has the ability to play as a freshman.
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