cj johnson moved to DE
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- badmotorfinger
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I have kind of mixed feelings. We need some LBs in a big way. However, it restores a little confidence in the coaches to adjust and make changes to things that aren't working. Thankfully we have someone like johnson who is athletic enough for both spots.
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- rebel556677
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Athletic, mean and fast, a deadly combination for a defensive end.
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What's happened to Kentrell Lockett ? Haven't heard his name mentioned during the games.
Only Gerald Rivers & Dorsey. Really need Kentrell back in the mix.
Only Gerald Rivers & Dorsey. Really need Kentrell back in the mix.
He's playing, but sparingly. He's done ok, but nothing spectacular. He is still working on being 100%. If he ever becomes the old #40 again, he and Dorsey will be quite a disruptive pair.ReconRebel wrote:What's happened to Kentrell Lockett ? Haven't heard his name mentioned during the games.
Only Gerald Rivers & Dorsey. Really need Kentrell back in the mix.
- carl winslow
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I am confused with this. Aren't we thinner at LB than DE?
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Joel kight, ralph Williams, sedarius Bryant, and Keith Lewis are in contention for lb.
With Norman returning, Vandy is going to have a weapon to attack the edge. Our defensive scheme is vulnerable there. A linebacker is usually more adept at the latteral movement needed to turn the run in so we're moving a linebacker to DE to better contain the outside. It is also an effort to keep CJ happy by getting him on the field. He's also quick enough to give a good pass rush.
- john_avery_fast
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I have to believe they will limit CJ to obvious pass situations. He has never played with his hand down, per my knowledge, or had to take on a run blocker at the LOS. True he probably has better lateral quickness than Dorsey, Whigham, et al, but we rarely even used Shack on run downs from the DE position last season, so I doubt we will see CJ used the way you are guessing.JustBlues wrote:With Norman returning, Vandy is going to have a weapon to attack the edge. Our defensive scheme is vulnerable there. A linebacker is usually more adept at the latteral movement needed to turn the run in so we're moving a linebacker to DE to better contain the outside. It is also an effort to keep CJ happy by getting him on the field. He's also quick enough to give a good pass rush.
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