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No, he wasn’t just talking about NT. He was talking NT and DT. My point is NT is the only stand alone position on our DL. Our DE/DT are interchangeable.
I couldn’t figure out exactly who to “quote” on this due to a lot of great comments, but if you go back and watch some of UGA’s games last year, any team not named “Crimson Tide” that we played, there were MANY plays that we didn’t even have a true NT on the field. It seems to me that this staff is much more concerned with speed and technique than they are size. Could that come back to haunt us against a run heavy offense? Yes, but even at Bama, likely the most “run” oriented team we played last season, Tua is their future. The “speed, technique” theory will likely be the future on defense. JMO, of course.
This and previous posts are based on the assumption that we play 3 interior linemen plus a DE which is not the case.
BTW Walthour is 270lbs I believe so likely a DE
But, but, but....common sense!
I know Bellamy never lined up in any of the 3 or 4 inside positions. I sure don't recall Marshall or Ledbetter doing so either. It's a very different thing to line up next to a DT in either a 3-4 or 4-3 and being one of the guys in the center of the LOS.
Walthour was likely closer to 285lb his senior season.
He will without doubt be 300lb or more when plays for Georgia. He is nowhere near what his frame will carry.
But I didn't list him for the 2018 rotation because he might not be ready to play.
You don't line up a 270lb DE next to the NT except perhaps on an occasional 3rd and long, and likely not then either.
But the point is our rotation is 3 interior linemen which is 1 DE, 1 NT and 1 DT not 1 NT and 2 DT as you keep suggesting.
In fact our starters were typically Carter (zo), Clark, Atkins, Ledbetter, Bellamy
^^^^ Ledbetter, Marshall, etc. NEVER played OLB
He's working to get to 300 lbs
I worded it poorly perhaps.
In a 3-4 the 3 interior guys are going to be the true DTs and a NT.
In a 4-3 the 4 interior guys are going to be the DTs, Ledbetter may have been at 1 of the outside DT positions on some plays though.
The point stands in any formation we will have at least 3 guys right at 300lb or bigger. That means we will be pushed to put a good 2 deep together from the experienced guys we'll have for the 2018 season. That's counting Wyatt's CC experience.
THE 3 IN THE 3-4 ARE 1 NT, 1 DT AND 1 DE.
Homework
https://www.dawgnation.com/football/georgia-defensive-line-big-players-replace-big-returning
I see reading comprehension isn’t your strong suit. Never said Bellamy played inside.
You must not be watching the same games that @Denmen185 and I watched.
You so don’t have a freaking clue what you’re talking about! Use some of that common sense you have and quit while you’re ahead.
I need a biscuit
Does this discussion pertain to 7man football too?
Yes, I always need a biscuit!
NT - Rochester, Wyatt, Davis (RS)
DT - Clark, Carter/Herring, Walthour (RS)
Davis and Walthour will RS to get in shape and gain weight respectively. They will also probably be there til there RS Sr years meaning the keep depth longer. We are in good position with a top DT in Walker next year. DE we are set and have a good track on top guys next season. We will be okay. We are slowly getting younger and better but still have key experienced pieces. Scott teaches good techniques!!!
Seeing some saltiness in this thread. Kind of like it with the tension set into place for tomorrow. Just remember, at the end of the day, at least we're not fans of any other loser team in the East like Volunteers for Shutouts, Female Prostitute Genital Necks, or Lizards. Just trying to throw in some silver lining for the group.