Some thoughts/impressions from a quick Roster review...
A) I'm very intrigued w/ D Bailey as a 225lb RB who showed he has great Power running skills + good hands. I will be shocked if JN does not find a large role for Bailey in '22. Talk about an opportunity to unleash a Thunder & Lightning package with Marrow, Vivens & then Baiey... good Pass Pro as well, and we're gonna need that help until our OL gels.
B) Certain positions have faaaaarrrr too many Scholly kids, who may not be providing quality depth? LB's, OL, DB's seem to have tons of kids who've been around a looong time while never seeing the field. But that can change w/ a new Staff.
C) If Ayden Hector plays at Safety (vs. CB), that S position will be loaded. He was a CB at WSU & OSU, and I'd love to see him there (or Nickle) where he can become a starter and upgrade our CB's. IMHO we need some physical (size & speed) & instinctive play at CB... all of which AH has shown at P5 level.
D) DT's... look forward to seeing how these guys are utilized and developed. Devin P is down to 290lbs (loss of 20 lbs) which excites me a bit -- can he become our Dom Peterson (UNR DT who is great, 6' x 285) who is quick as a cat and all-MWC. This D has lots of experience, lots of beef & athleticism. Mitchell, Quinn, Tuioti, Bariteau, Heil all should provide some good play & depth.
E) DE's ... other than Kamara (developed wonderfully in '21), not sure what we have. May need some help here. Mc Neal, Gautkooth, Ak-alonji, fill in the bank??
Go Rams!!
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