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The most indispensable Georgia football players from title team, looking ahead to 2022
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The most indispensable Georgia football players from title team, looking ahead to 2022
ATHENS — Every program has its key players, the catalysts for the sort of game-changing plays that lead to momentum swings.
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Pretty fair, I think.
Lot's more than these. Darnell Washington, WR, LB's, DT's, OL, RB's, Kickers. They are all super important.
I'd put Nolan Smith at 4 instead of McIntosh and keep Stetson at 5 . McIntosh is an explosive, versatile back, but Milton, Robinson and Edwards would likely remain a strong -- albeit less versatile -- rotation if he went out.
Smith is by far our most accomplished linebacker. Other than Beal, nobody in any LB position has anywhere near his game reps. We're losing a lot at both ILB and OLB, so his leadership and experience alone will be important. Plus, he really came on strong toward the end of the year.
It's hard to say who else belongs on the list because we have depth in most positions, but many of the potential tandouts haven't quite broken out yet. Broderick Jones and Keelee Ringo could make huge impacts in their respective positions. By fall there could be a big difference between having either of them the lineup and not.
Really like this article.
I'd add:
Excited to see how the 2022 squad comes together. I think there will be much more nail-biters and uphill sledding in games; but no doubt we are bringing back plenty of guys who understand that champions-mindset. I expect another SECCG appearance; and possible CFP appearance with a close loss or a win in SECCG. Realistically I expect an 11-1 regular season (loss coming either week 1 to Oregon; or in the Stretch of Florida to Kentucky), 11-2 after SECCG loss to Bama and a win in the sugar bowl. 12-2 and a top #5 finish in a reload year won't be bad. Never know though... could repeat 😁. Go dawgs.
Second that motion! I continue to be amazed that Bowers, as a freshman, is the confident, capable, animal of a tight end that he is… even after he got the National notoriety (and increased focus by defenses). Agree that he won’t be a surprise anymore, but he wasn’t to Bama or Michigan, and he still tore it up. His next two years are likely to be amazing also as he develops further, even if Darnell, Oscar, and others get more time and targets. He seems like like he could be the next Gronk… or better!
MG, Thanks for mentioning SB in your “top 5”. Looks like you are finally coming around and seeing the light. Go Dawgs!!!
Have to also go with Nolan Smith as the team leader and the man to take Dean's place in being the energetic, play-calling man in charge.
Have to also add Robert Beal. He came on strong when A. Anderson went down and finished as the sack leader. Imagine what a few more reps and games adding to his experience will bring.. Wow!
Go Dawgs!
Robert Beal came on strong at the end of the year and I believe he has surpassed NS as our sack specialist. oF course we need all we can get from others like Smith. Let's be honest, It will be hard to replace everyone we lost on defense, but we have talented guys, albeit inexperienced, replacing them. Carter is invaluable on the Line. THe offense is going to rock!
We might just need to enjoy the ride this year and if it takes us back to the playoffs then thats all the more glorious. Go DAWGS!
Stet didn’t make the indispensable list from the CFP Championship team even though he was MVP of both playoff games? And next year I think Nolan will be the leader of the D and a monster playmaker.