I`ve about arrived at the conclusion that the general consensus of the board is that regardless of the opponent`s defensive scheme ( they could put all 11 in the box ), we should be able to run the ball at will. Anything short of that is subject for major concern. Do I personally think that the O line is as proficient as we want it to be and as we need it to be, particularly later on ? No, and I don`t think CNS thinks so either. Do I think that a reasonably talented front 7 can have an impact on our running game ( a la aTm )? Most assuredly, and they did. I would submit that the genesis of most of the hand wringing concerning the running game stems from the aTm game and their total sell out to stop the inside running game. So what happens? The OC and Tua took advantage of what they gave them and ate them up through the air. Certainly, there may be some positional adjustments on the O line, but they are a talented group. I predict that when the others on our schedule realize that to do what the Aggies tried to do is suicide, particularly if they don`t have 4 or 5 first round NFL caliber DBs running around in their secondary, we`ll see more " normal " fronts and more lanes open up. I personally think we`ll be fine in the running game, if we keep Tua healthy.
Intel on on Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama's OL and more
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Out of curiosity does anyone have a breakdown or know of one that shows how successful we are at different runs and into different gaps?
I still believe the running game will get there. Womack is back with 2nd team in practice this week. It's going to be interesting to see if he get a shot to play with 1's in next two weeks. Leatherwood is learning his position and is getting better each week. We have to remember that. We've had some good and bad moments.. but one thing to do is keep eyes on Cotton... I think we will see some kind of shuttling on OL soon.
Also Damien Harris said in an interview that there was missed opportunities in the game and some of the RBs weren't patient. I think we will see RBs having big game ... either this weekend or next weekend
The run game is a bit of an issue, the defensive front isn't. TAMU found some things with the QB run early but after halftime Mond had negative yards rushing, so it got fixed.
The ILBs can be tricked and take bad angles from time to time, which is something to watch, but not anything to lose sleep over.
The D-line is very good. Anyone worried about that may need to see a psychologist.
The ILBs can be tricked and take bad angles from time to time, which is something to watch, but not anything to lose sleep over.
The D-line is very good. Anyone worried about that may need to see a psychologist.
You can look at Ben Litvin's analysis of several runs and draw your own conclusions
http://twitter.com/Ben_Litvin
At the risk of offending the Clemson DL, which we all know is the best in the past 30 years, I think Alabama's DL is one of the best in the country. That's 3 NFL first round talents playing there. The way the draft goes, they may not go in the first 32 picks, but they are on that level.
I agree. Saban said ILB are improving each week. They had too mental breakdown s and that came from lack of experience
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I think depth is the only DL concern. Depth and inexperience are an issue a the MLB positions. If those 2 stay healthy they will be lethal by the LSU game.
We just need folks to stay healthy and we need the backups to develop and the players to want to develop.
We just need folks to stay healthy and we need the backups to develop and the players to want to develop.
I just read that with Johnny Dwight coming back (he made the sack on the last play of the A&M game, I believe) we now have two complete, competent units on the DL. We can swap out our entire front and bring in a fresh set of guys if needed. That is big. The second unit needs some additional seasoning, but it's a positive development that they are coming along and that Dwight is back now.
Totally disagree on DL depth. LaBryan Ray is a big time player. Mathis and Dwight are good players that can provide good minutes. I even believe Musika and Wynn can contribute if needed. At linebacker, we need to get Benton and McMillon more Game reps. Wilson and Moses are terrific players but depth needs to be in place later in year. Hopefully the outside spots they continue to work in Mosley and Anoma. Anoma is a future star. Ale Kaho is a great player as well. The next few weeks should provide an opportunity to build depth and develop areas of the team that need work.
Would not at all surprise me if Ale Kaho and Anoma are getting more snaps by the last 1/4 of the season, if not before. Also, I believe I saw where the staff has been pleased with the minutes that McMillon has played on the inside ( that`s big ).
Concerning the OL/Running Game, has Tua been given the green light to check out of run OR change them?
Seems like I read that he has not been given that "authority" just yet so I wonder if there are times the defenses are making last second adjustments and we are running into their adjustments?
Given what I've seen with Tua so far, I hope the staff is already easing him into the opportunity to change plays. If/when he gets to that level, our offense might even go to another gear.
Seems like I read that he has not been given that "authority" just yet so I wonder if there are times the defenses are making last second adjustments and we are running into their adjustments?
Given what I've seen with Tua so far, I hope the staff is already easing him into the opportunity to change plays. If/when he gets to that level, our offense might even go to another gear.
I need to rewatch the game still but Anoma looked the part when he was in the game. I hope he gets more opportunities as the year progresses
Mathis, Musika and Wyn haven't shown us much of anything. Not saying they are bad, but they have relatively little experience.
Ray and Dwight have shown competence in their play and are good.
But if Quinnen Williams goes out, can Musika or Wyn step in without a drop in production? That's a big ask.
Same goes for the other 2. Ray and Dwight might be able to swap for Buggs, but it's an even bigger ask for someone to step in for Raekwon Davis, who is eating double-teams at the moment.
The DL is thin depth wise. You've got 2 players with decent experience and production behind the starters and 2 unknowns with almost no experience and 1 journeyman lineman.
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I don't think he has, and on RPO that is sort of decision that gets built into the play, you know what I mean?
I don't think he's like McCarron in 2013 or McElroy in 2010 yet. I expect him to be for sure next year, maybe even end of this year.
To add something - expect teams to stop doubling Davis in future games. It's clear they thought he was the biggest threat on our D-line but with the emergence of Quinnen Williams and the steady pressure of Buggs, expect teams to either choose a different double team, increase protections across the line, or try to go 1v1 across the board. Doubling Davis has not stopped us from getting to the QB or opened huge holes in the middle for the run. Try something else.
Exactly. The debate has been whether or not this is one of Bama's best teams and others here are pointing out that there is no experienced proven edge rusher with Terrell Lewis sidelined who would complement the three great down lineman. There is some excellent talent at the ILB positions but young relative to the long line of early round draft choices that have played the position.
I have thought about the 92 NC defense in comparison and believe this one has a ways to go. We will definitely know how much the team has grown when we travel to Baton Rouge.
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