Its quite possible they DO have the best tackle on the blindside. Considering starting the season as a 4th string tackle and getting limited reps, Alt had a MONSTER freshman year. If he ends up in the 320-330 range i mean, we could end up with bookend tackles both being top 10 picks a few years down the road. I also wouldnt be surprised if Alt moves a little better than Fish, even though Fish is really athletic and nimble for his size. Either way, its a great problem to have for sure.That's what I thought. I figured they'd keep Alt at LT for the bowl since that's where he was most comfortable and Fish was a beast (He was the 2nd highest graded offensive player after Styles in the bowl). Figured after the bowl they'd switch Alt and Fisher. You'd think you'd want your best tackle on the blind side, but I trust Harry. There must be other reasons he's keeping them where they are.
Alt is phenomenal, I'm so glad he stepped up, but Fish still ended up being the highest graded OL player in the bowl. That was after only playing half a game all season. He's just a freak, amazing talent. It's definitely a good problem to have when you've got 2 amazing tackles as freshmen, that just really doesn't happen (Unless your OL coach hasn't been doing his job developing and stocking talent).Its quite possible they DO have the best tackle on the blindside. Considering starting the season as a 4th string tackle and getting limited reps, Alt had a MONSTER freshman year. If he ends up in the 320-330 range i mean, we could end up with bookend tackles both being top 10 picks a few years down the road. I also wouldnt be surprised if Alt moves a little better than Fish, even though Fish is really athletic and nimble for his size. Either way, its a great problem to have for sure.
Yup anyone know when/if practice has started?According to the calendar, today is the only day of full media access
Yup anyone know when/if practice has started?
Alt - Kristofic - Correll - Lugg - Fisher
He’s using his COVID year. Everybody gets oneDid I see Zach Martin there working with OL?
I wish!He’s using his COVID year. Everybody gets one
Basically everything I've read on the QBs is that Buchner had a bit of a tough start followed by brilliance, and Pyne was overall solid. And that Buchner was clearly separating himself from the pack.Things that stood out to me after initial reports:
Foskey and Ademilola dominated Fish and Alt more than once. And both tackles look great.
Bothello was getting whipped all over the place by multiple different guys.
Buchner looked good, especially at the end of practice. Had a couple of "holy shit" passes right on the money that dazzled. No mention of head shaking bad passes.
Estime looks like a stud, wrecking fools.
Bothelho report is disappointing. Any views/opinions on why?Things that stood out to me after initial reports:
Foskey and Ademilola dominated Fish and Alt more than once. And both tackles look great.
Bothello was getting whipped all over the place by multiple different guys.
Buchner looked good, especially at the end of practice. Had a couple of "holy shit" passes right on the money that dazzled. No mention of head shaking bad passes.
Estime looks like a stud, wrecking fools.
IMO, Not big enough to play DL, not quick enough to tackle in space. Tweener.Bothelho report is disappointing. Any views/opinions on why?
I don’t find this surprising at all.It sounds like Bertrand got beat an uncomfortable amount. Like oh man this is tough to watch amount. He’s dealing with the wrist but apparently one unnamed media member joked does the wrist impact his running
I'd be on board for a TaRiq Bracy redemption arc.I keep seeing high praise for Bracy which would be a welcome surprise
I would hope that there is enough comfort with Carmody at LT or RT that they are just cross-training him at C… that’s my hope at least as I see him as an asset if and when injuries occur on the starting line this yearCarmody working as 2nd team C, essentially, it's 3rd team C once Patterson comes back. Reasonably surprised if Carmody is removed from the 3rd OT competition when it's Baker and Caleb Johnson competing for it right now.
Always loved his aggression in coverage. He has good speed too, if he could put it all together as a Nickel this year that would be huge for our secondaryI'd be on board for a TaRiq Bracy redemption arc.