The House of Blue

I like that "sleeper hold" blocking technique on the rusher too...

Generally I agree, but I think there is also a lot to be said for putting your best talent on the field and letting them learn and work through it, SO LONG AS it is not to the detriment of the team or there isn't an older player already there who is either as good or better at that stage. The fact that a guy is young is no reason to give him less reps or to not put them on the field if they are flat out better. Of course the older guys are typically going to have an edge on knowing the system, but that comes with time. I don't care how well a player knows the playbook or how much of a "leader" he is if he can't keep up with the opponents come game time in the SEC.

I'm all for redshirting everyone that you possibly can, so long as it doesn't mean you are putting your best talent on the shelf for a year while lesser guys play, just out of the principle of doing so. I think Taylor probably redshirts with his knee, but you never know.

The healing of injuries is very unpredictable as are freshmen. I personally have great confidence in the coaches as to making the right decisions as to who to use and who to give more time. To me it makes sense to keep guys you don't need until they are closer to their maximum potential than it is to use them and let them learn on the fly. I was hoping Clemmons could have waited until this year to play but injuries forced him in before he was really ready to perform at his very best. Same with Max. I expect them both to be real solid this year.

I happen to agree with you. Joker needs some depth at OL, LB, CB & RB. And I look for the Wr's to get early PT.

I would agree with you in principle, but I think there's going to be too much pressure on this staff to avoid playing a lot of these guys.