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That's fair. I mean, he is not a world beater, but will be a good bridge player to get to the next great Edge dude that we will get in 2021...
I think Bill will/should do a great job setting the edge and playing the run in the 4i, 4 and 5 tech position much like David Marshall. A very important role in a Kirby defense.
But doubt he ever sees a 3rd and long situation.
Don’t think he’s as quick as Marshall and I wouldn’t consider Marshall quick. I don’t like the edge fit.
He’s a bull, former wrestler, I think he’d serve us, and himself better beefing up to a 0-3T. ~310-315, immovable object.
May be right
Totally agree to disagree.
We have a crap ton of guys now that are 300 lbs that can play that.
We DON'T have a ton of guys that can set the edge at 270-280 and play the outside shoulder of the tackle in run situations. Dude is legit 6'6"/285 and can set the edge on first and second down.
He has more explosiveness than a Zion Logue/Tymon Mitchell who are similar body types and I love his ankle bend setting the edge.
I do agree that he should not be on the field for 3rd and long, but as a early down run stopper, sign me up.
Who is next for DL/Edge?
Jackson at DT, but not aware of any other targets at DE. Not sure if Jay Hardy signed or not.
OL candidates keep coming out of woodwork but DL has been too quiet. I think CTS has been awesome so why are we not recruiting at championship level here. SoFl’sComments about DL not being championship level are of major concern.
Who is out there who can make impact?
Can’t remember the exact game but watch weeks 2-3 this year. Fast forward to the 4th quarter. There’s a few plays in which he offensive player broke contain and he had to turn and run. Tymon was also in. Watch the angle of pursuit, and speed of pursuit.
From those we’ve seen on the field, he’s likely the least athletic DL in the group. The responsibility on the edge is too much imo. And that was against lesser talent btw.
See, I recall the GT game when that freshman unit was in, and Norton set the edge and turned the read option back underneath and even stacked and shed got in on a couple of tackles.
I know it was Tech and late, but he showed some edge/stack ability.
Maybe translates better to inside, but I think his height and leverage will kill him in there. I knowDavis is 6'6" and 340ish, but a 6'6" 290-300 Norton will get killed inside in my opinion.
Maybe I am wrong, but I saw him as the heir to the early downs Tuff Edge/SDE role over the strong side.
Logue is next to emerge from that 19 group btw. He’s being mentioned like Azeez was last year during bowl prep.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see him against Baylor. I don’t think the are comparable athletically.
I'd be in on Demon Clowney. Adds to the edge room and at least replaces Robert Beal.
Great argument here between @SoFL_Dawg and @kurganofprussia ......
I'm going to be the total loser and completely straddle the fence..... by agreeing with both of you...
Which I'm confident that everyone wants to read on the commit to the G thread. Or no one does.
He is definitely not an outside contain guy.....I'm familiar with the plays soflow is talking about and agree.....but the 4i and 4 (which Georgia uses) and also the 5 don't really have outside containment in Kirby's defense like they would in Venables defense. He will be responsible for the B and C gap....whether he plays at 285 or 305.....he should be fine there..... which I believe agrees with kings take. (Hopefully king agrees with that part so I can continue to ride the fence)
But......with the talent up front next year..... .if he sees much playing time......then he made significant strides in the off season.
I would be 100% OK with that. I guess Norton flashed more for me in the Tech game, but I will be honest that I have not broken them down a lot and I am not at practice.
Also, I am not sure what the weight room has done to these kids. I know Logue was 285-ish last year, so I'd be great with that, TBH. If he is a solid 275, he could be that SDE we need.
No question he’d have to beef up, but he’s probably one of our strongest younger guys now. I like him as a 3T not as a 5T simply because I don’t think he’s twitchy enough for the outside.
It’s early and no clue which one of us is right, small sample sizes were referencing. We both hope he makes a positive mark here.
Ok @SoFL_Dawg Since you don't seem to be tied up in a surgery at the moment.....I have a question.
I don't know anything about Andy Boykin other than he is rated fairly high, doesn't have a team and is a position of some need.
Has Georgia had interest? What seem to be the issues? Size, speed something else?
There was interest as a junior. Would struggle to push two deep in first two years here. He’s been linked to a few schools over last 18 months. All have essentially taken him off the board.
Reminds me of Rachad Chaney. Good player, probably not going to land at an upper tier SEC DL.