1 hour ago, Quinncent McManning, Jr. said:

Can someone comment on how you would rank the dbs on speed and ball tracking?  Seems like we get overly excited about kids coming into the program at db and then get concerned about one of these issues.  Muhammad seems like the best we have had in years. What about the 2024 guys?  

Let me put that together and do it in an entirely new post this week.

1 hour ago, CoachBobbyFinstock said:

January will be needed early barring a portal guy coming in.

He may be needed to play as many 10 to possibly 15 snaps a game.

Texas simply doesn’t have space eaters on campus right now outside of Mitchell. I could see Collins being 325 or so to play it as well although that is not his strength.

Mitchell better be ready. His body type is needed and I can’t imagine he came all the way from New Jersey to sit his ass on the bench for 2 years. 

1 minute ago, Texasborn91 said:

Mitchell better be ready. His body type is needed and I can’t imagine he came all the way from New Jersey to sit his ass on the bench for 2 years. 

Agree 100% ... Sydir Mitchell needs to take a BIG step. 

And the same can be said for Jaray Bledsoe as a disruptor

13 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Agree 100% ... Sydir Mitchell needs to take a BIG step. 

And the same can be said for Jaray Bledsoe as a disruptor

Gerry, how much do you think Kenny baker can coach these guys up before the season starts?

Just now, Rhenk6768 said:

Gerry, how much do you think Kenny baker can coach these guys up before the season starts?

For me, it's just a continued development scenario ... Bo Davis is a tremendous coach. The foundation has been set ... now Kenny Baker gets the opportunity to help guys ascend. 

Kenny Baker probably can help with pass rush this spring/summer headed into the season

12 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

For me, it's just a continued development scenario ... Bo Davis is a tremendous coach. The foundation has been set ... now Kenny Baker gets the opportunity to help guys ascend. 

Kenny Baker probably can help with pass rush this spring/summer headed into the season

I really hope we get to see Bledsoe play up to the freakish talent he has

Edited February 4, 20242 yr by Rhenk6768

I still feel like those Michigan follows and  unfollows were breadcrumbs for the next portal time.  I’m really hoping one of those gap feelers up north are trying to come south to the 40.  That is the missing piece and this staff will not remain still if someone comes along. 

1 hour ago, Rhenk6768 said:

I really hope we get to see Bledsoe play up to the freakish talent he has

That would be so big for Texas. He has such disruptive potential. He was close to 290 at the end of the 2023 season. The frame is catching up/developing ... now it's time for the player to emerge. 

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Agree 100% ... Sydir Mitchell needs to take a BIG step. 

And the same can be said for Jaray Bledsoe as a disruptor

Not to step into Rods territory, but this crop of DTs doesn’t quite fit PK. Lot of 3 techs with athleticism and a lack of stout bodies that can eat blocks and control the LOS. 

5 minutes ago, codaxx said:

Not to step into Rods territory, but this crop of DTs doesn’t quite fit PK. Lot of 3 techs with athleticism and a lack of stout bodies that can eat blocks and control the LOS. 

You talking on the roster in 2024? 

Or recruits in 2025? 

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Agree 100% ... Sydir Mitchell needs to take a BIG step. 

And the same can be said for Jaray Bledsoe as a disruptor

Aaron Bryant needs to contribute with 10-15 per game.

6 hours ago, Red Five said:

20 lbs of muscle in a month seems.... not possible. 

A lil hyperbole but I’ll take it 

20 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Aaron Bryant needs to contribute with 10-15 per game.

He can be a run game anchor for 10-15 snaps IMO. He now added the weight and strength required. Unless the spring portal changes that opportunity for him. 

28 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

You talking on the roster in 2024? 

Or recruits in 2025? 

talking the 2024 roster.  Broughton, Collins, and Bledsoe all fit that athletic 3 tech bucket. 
You have Bryant, Sydir, and January that are more 1 techs, but I am not sure they are ready to be pulled out of the oven yet 

I do wonder if Bakers arrival will see the DTs run more gap and a half technique.. 

Edited February 4, 20242 yr by codaxx

Just now, codaxx said:

talking the 2024. Broughton, Collins, and Bledsoe all fit that athletic 3 tech bucket. 
You have Bryant, Sydir, and January that are more 1 techs, but I am not sure they are ready to be pulled out of the oven yet 

 

Yep. Agreed. Obviously, Tiaoalii Savea has to be factored into that equation now. 

2 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Yep. Agreed. Obviously, Tiaoalii Savea has to be factored into that equation now. 

I haven’t seen him play, so I avoided comment on him. I am not sure if he is more 3 tech or 1 tech

2 minutes ago, codaxx said:

I haven’t seen him play, so I avoided comment on him. I am not sure if he is more 3 tech or 1 tech

IMO, more of a 1 tech in the scheme 

It's interesting to look back at his high school tape as a 250'ish pound left tackle ... and see where he is now physically 

 

4 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Agree 100% ... Sydir Mitchell needs to take a BIG step. 

And the same can be said for Jaray Bledsoe as a disruptor

From Sweat's comments, sounds like he believes both are going to pleasantly surprise us THIS coming season.