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Who will step up to replace Josh Williams’ production?
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:19 am
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:19 am
this board is so focused on the Oline being the main concern right now (which is warranted), but who’s going to reliably pick up the blitzing linebacker or chip before they head out of the backfield?
It’s gotta be Caden Durham or Kaleb Jackson (or hopefully both). Have they grown enough this off-season to deliver?
It’s gotta be Caden Durham or Kaleb Jackson (or hopefully both). Have they grown enough this off-season to deliver?
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Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:21 am to Missile
Not sure, but I know I'll miss that guy. A lot, but hopefully not a lot. 
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:21 am to Missile
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It’s gotta be Caden Durham or Kaleb Jackson
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:22 am to Missile
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It’s gotta be Caden Durham or Kaleb Jackson
Maybe even Berry
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:23 am to Missile
Maybe you mean “protection” instead of production?
Durham will be the lead guy this year & it will be Jackson or Berry filling in
Durham will be the lead guy this year & it will be Jackson or Berry filling in
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:25 am to Missile
Wish casting KJ. I had high hopes for him after that run against Mississippi State.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:26 am to JimTiger72
Both. Josh Williams is one of the best pass protectors at RB we’ve had.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:27 am to RGJ18
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Josh Williams is one of the best pass protectors at RB we’ve had.
He was the best on the roster, but let's not go crazy
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:29 am to Missile
I am not going to shite on Josh Williams. He played his arse off for LSU.
BUT
His carries going to a RB with the ability to hit the HR is a net positive.
We will miss JW's toughness as a blocker most IMO.
BUT
His carries going to a RB with the ability to hit the HR is a net positive.
We will miss JW's toughness as a blocker most IMO.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:44 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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We will miss JW's toughness as a blocker most IMO.
Exactly, and if we don’t have it, teams will tee off on us blitzing, and our passing game will go to shite
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:52 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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I am not going to shite on Josh Williams. He played his arse off for LSU.
BUT
His carries going to a RB with the ability to hit the HR is a net positive.
We will miss JW's toughness as a blocker most IMO.
His leadership as #18, team captain, and maturity as a 6th year senior will be missed more than any on-field productivity.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:54 am to Missile
TIGER REE
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:54 am to Missile
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Exactly, and if we don’t have it, teams will tee off on us blitzing, and our passing game will go to shite
Let them blitz, that means fewer players coverage and more room for the WRs and TEs.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:18 am to Missile
You might see LSU attack the blitz by releasing the RB more than in previous years with Berry in and Durham. Those guys in a little space are a big problem for defenses...especially with the speed we have on the outside now.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:25 am to JimTiger72
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Maybe you mean “protection” instead of production?
So what you're saying is, that feel Josh Williams a protection RB and not a productive RB? However he was LSU's #2 RB last year in rushing yards and was tied with Durham w/6TDs. After that, if you look at TDs alone and not yds.... Nuss was third w/3TDs.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:26 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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I am not going to shite on Josh Williams. He played his arse off for LSU.
BUT
His carries going to a RB with the ability to hit the HR is a net positive.
We will miss JW's toughness as a blocker most IMO
While Williams was never going to be a threat to break a 70 yard TD run like Durham, he made a LOT of winning plays, plays that don't necessarily show up in the box score. He was a reliable receiver out of the backfield who could make guys miss, he was a relentless blocker, and (really until last season) was often clutch on 3rd down. I'm not saying Durham can't do all of that. It's just that he hasn't been asked to do a ton besides running and, to a lesser extent, catching passes out of the backfield. In a "gotta have it moment" the coaches trusted Williams completely.
The "numbers", i.e. rushing yards, receptions, etc can be replaced by Durham. It's the implicit trust that he will do whatever is asked of him on a critical play is where the loss of Williams may be felt.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:28 am to SouthernInsanity
No I’m not saying anything about his production last year…. OP’s question seemed to focus on his “protection” & blocking abilities
Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:28 am to Missile
Who's going to be Leonard Fournette or Joe Burrow?
Posted on 8/14/25 at 11:13 am to Missile
Johnson will
Posted on 8/14/25 at 11:21 am to Alt26
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he was a relentless blocker, and (really until last season) was often clutch on 3rd down
Yes he was. He had some huge 3rd down conversions in the 2022 Bama game that were reminiscent of CEH. Also, when he made that spin move TD to take the lead against Bama in 2023 I lost my shite and thought we were about to run away with the game. Then Jalen Milroe happened
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