I think as long as he can catch balls and be a complete WR I'd say they leave him as he is. Obviously the primary goal is for him to be a wide receiver, so if he can't be a solid WR at his size then they'd slim him down. I'd think.
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I do love how versatile DJ Coles seems to be. However, I do have some concerns that having Coles catch passes in the flat also opens us up to the possibility of the end-around, and we DO NOT need that garbage returning.
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I always thought Coles was best used on shallow routes and picking up YAC by beating the LBs. The kid was a RB in high school so he's got the moves. I'm excited that they are looking to get the ball in his hands more. Our philosophy has to always get the ball in our playmakers' hands often. We did that with Ryan Williams, Tyrod, David Wilson, etc. Last year we had Logan and Marcus Davis when he decided to show up. Unfortunately, you need more than just one playmaker on a team.
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Thanks for becoming a part of TKP. I think this is the best VT website on the net, and you (being the only VT beat writer I have followed in the past 2 years) becoming a part makes it that much better.
Thought I would ask you a few questions on the site.
Question 1: Our DL seems to be noticeably dominant up against our OL. What is your take on the competition level between DBs and WRs?
Question 2: In Huntsville Alabama, most Auburn fans don’t miss Loeffler at all (I like him so far). There complaint is that as soon as the Offense came to the line of scrimmage everyone could tell what play was going to come, and it was usually stopped dead (for the record, VT fans are used to this). Do you think his offense will be predictable this year?
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1) I'd say the DBs are ahead of the WRs right now, which is what you'd expect. Once you get past Coles, there's really nobody with any experience at receiver. Three-quarters of the secondary are returning starters. I'd expect them to be further ahead.
2) I think most of the reason everybody stopped Auburn dead last year was that the Tigers weren't that good. I don't think Auburn ran too complicated an offense, just because the QB situation was so bad. (It was starting a true freshman by the end of the year.) I try not to judge him based on that one year. I think a lot of offensive coordinators would have struggled in that situation. Just look at how much Malzahn struggled the year before with no Cam Newton.
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Mismatches like this:
Hah, and check out the 0:15 mark in the background where Nosal rag dolls the DE :-)
I can watch that clip ALL DAY LONG!!!!
CHILLS
Sometimes when I'm sad, I'll just watch this over and over, and life just seems better.
Based on Franks quotes it will be interesting to see if they slim DJ down some or if they keep him bulked for this new hybrid role.
I think as long as he can catch balls and be a complete WR I'd say they leave him as he is. Obviously the primary goal is for him to be a wide receiver, so if he can't be a solid WR at his size then they'd slim him down. I'd think.
I do love how versatile DJ Coles seems to be. However, I do have some concerns that having Coles catch passes in the flat also opens us up to the possibility of the end-around, and we DO NOT need that garbage returning.
I always thought Coles was best used on shallow routes and picking up YAC by beating the LBs. The kid was a RB in high school so he's got the moves. I'm excited that they are looking to get the ball in his hands more. Our philosophy has to always get the ball in our playmakers' hands often. We did that with Ryan Williams, Tyrod, David Wilson, etc. Last year we had Logan and Marcus Davis when he decided to show up. Unfortunately, you need more than just one playmaker on a team.
Andy,
Thanks for becoming a part of TKP. I think this is the best VT website on the net, and you (being the only VT beat writer I have followed in the past 2 years) becoming a part makes it that much better.
Thought I would ask you a few questions on the site.
Question 1: Our DL seems to be noticeably dominant up against our OL. What is your take on the competition level between DBs and WRs?
Question 2: In Huntsville Alabama, most Auburn fans don’t miss Loeffler at all (I like him so far). There complaint is that as soon as the Offense came to the line of scrimmage everyone could tell what play was going to come, and it was usually stopped dead (for the record, VT fans are used to this). Do you think his offense will be predictable this year?
1) I'd say the DBs are ahead of the WRs right now, which is what you'd expect. Once you get past Coles, there's really nobody with any experience at receiver. Three-quarters of the secondary are returning starters. I'd expect them to be further ahead.
2) I think most of the reason everybody stopped Auburn dead last year was that the Tigers weren't that good. I don't think Auburn ran too complicated an offense, just because the QB situation was so bad. (It was starting a true freshman by the end of the year.) I try not to judge him based on that one year. I think a lot of offensive coordinators would have struggled in that situation. Just look at how much Malzahn struggled the year before with no Cam Newton.
Thanks
Reading this names me very optimistic. I'd love to see some of this kind of play calling in the fall. Lets start the season already!!
http://youtu.be/qi5pBWjdd6Q
53 second mark, i expect to see a bit of this.