Our D is getting some hype, but we are going to miss the pass rushing from BJ Ojulari. We have a few guys that might be good, but will need to see it early on with the talent FSU has on offense. The secondary will need time to gel.

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Posted by Alt26

Member since Mar 2010

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Posted on 8/18/23 at 9:30 am to KWL85

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Our D is getting some hype, but we are going to miss the pass rushing from BJ Ojulari.

I think you are going to see Savion Jones may be just as good...if not better.

Ojulari had 5.5 sacks last season. Jones at 4.5.
Ojulari had 8.5 TFLs. Jones had 6.0.

Keep in mind, Jones was a backup and played probably 40% - 50% less plays that Ojulari. That's not me trying to knock BJ. He was a good, consistent player for 3 years. I just think Jones is ready to break out

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Posted by FriscoTiger

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Posted on 8/18/23 at 11:37 am to Alt26

Not saying Jones won’t have a good year., but they play different positions and Jones was brought in on passing downs to get after the QB.
Part of the reason Ovie transferred was he might not start this year at Texas and Swinson didn’t play much at Oregon. So I don’t understand why some think they will be an upgrade from last year. Lastly, Maason is back but will be rusty and may struggle playing low enough in the run game because of the surgery.

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Posted by MasterAbe1

Member since Oct 2016

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Posted on 8/18/23 at 11:58 am to FriscoTiger

Swinson was still a good rotational piece at Oregon, same with Ovie. Savion is going to get his, as well as Wingo and smith up the middle. That’s not even including Perk and Womack, as well as the rotational guys in the middle of Jefferson and Guillory. We’re going to get home to the quarterback one way or another

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Posted by redfish99

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Member since Aug 2007

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Posted on 8/18/23 at 2:27 pm to tigah paw

Only if Smith can stay on field. He’s gots lots to prove