Defensive line next year

[bamaslammer]

Watching the Auburn game in those critical short yardage plays I kept thinking, we don't have that run stuffing line we need, thats so very critical to get the ball back for your offense. all year the defense played well overall but we allowed way too many yards on first down forcing too few third and longs, obviously Saban saw it too which is a good reason to sign Terrence Cody for immedate help. I'm thinking:

Move Washington to DT
Deaderick took control of the other DT spot
Cody at 6' 5" 395 should anchor the nose guard,
If Zo and Brandon could both put on about 15lbs of muscle that would give you three guys near or over 300 to anchor that line and force doubleteams.

then with a year of S&C for McCullough, Chapman, and Davis, you have three guys who can come off the bench, Plus Greenwood and Motley who both have experience and could help out with pass rush if we get in a shooting match.

That leaves Tarlbert, Gentry & Elder along with the other true freshman. I'm not sure who of these would step up but you never know.

Boy the old school defense is coming back to Alabama!!!

 

[yellowhammer13]

Boy the old school defense is coming back to Alabama!!!

Don't forget K. Murphy, (300 pounder)... that is if his grades are looking better now at the prep school

 

[bamaslammer]

Don't forget K. Murphy, (300 pounder)... that is if his grades are looking better now at the prep school

I think he can play if he can make the grades but I haven't heard too much good in that area, too bad because we really could have used him this year in my opinion.

 

[rolltideas]

KM did play all year though didn't he? I heard HMA doesn't mess around with kids who aren't progressing with their academics as well.

 

[derek4tide]

Check the recruiting board. We have a new JUCO commit that will be our run-stopper in the middle for next year. Our defense will be lights out next year.

 

[tidefan39817]

or how about Terrence Cody and Kerry Murphy both on the line at the same time? think about it on 1 st down and sure fire run situations that would be force to recon with.

 

[NYBamaFan]

KM did play all year though didn't he? I heard HMA doesn't mess around with kids who aren't progressing with their academics as well.

Some people need more help than Hargraves is capable of providing. Effort isn't always the problem...

 

[Crimson Hawk]

Some people need more help than Hargraves is capable of providing. Effort isn't always the problem...

Unfortunately, that is very true.

 

[jps1983]

We'll have some talent on the DL, but with the exception of a few, it will be young and/or inexperienced talent. LB is a spot that is more of a concern, but with the loss of Gilberry, we need a new pass rusher.

 

[tidemaniac]

We will have a young DL next year, and our hard games are on the road. This could be a recipe for a bad year, but it will be a good one for our young to get experience. Look for us to be really good in 2009.

 

[WylieTexasTider]

Question about Cody, is he an "in shape" 395 or, Anthony Bryant Jr, who is sucking wind after 2 plays? I am not impressed with his 5.6 40. Almost every lineman will be quicker than Cody.

 

[mikeua69]

Question about Cody, is he an "in shape" 395 or, Anthony Bryant Jr, who is sucking wind after 2 plays? I am not impressed with his 5.6 40. Almost every lineman will be quicker than Cody.

Based on his list of offers I would assume he's in shape. As far as his 40 time, i don't' think speed will be much of an issue since he will be used to clog up the middle of the OL.

 

[stallingsstyle]

I was wondering if motley might go back to help the o-line and which side do you think he's better at.

 

[chris]

I was wondering if motley might go back to help the o-line and which side do you think he's better at.

he's our best noseman.........his ankle should be healthy next yr and i think the sky will be the limit. when he was in this yr he was a difference maker. i recall the int. he forced flynn into when he had to throw out of the ez. he reminds me of robert stewart!

 

[BigAL413]

Check the recruiting board. We have a new JUCO commit that will be our run-stopper in the middle for next year. Our defense will be lights out next year.

Not questioning the statement, just wondering what makes you think so.

 

[tideboi83]

I hope CNS puts Fluker on defense! Fluker plus Cody in the middle allows our LBs to roam.