Obviously the biggest loss that I noticed on the field was #3, we simply don't have a LB close to his ability and that is going to be a struggle-not only could that kid run side to side, cover TE's, rush the QB and fill the gaps in the middle, he was ONE guy and rarely ever had to come off the field. I didn't see any of our ILB that came close to him, Rice is probably the closest. Patrick is a run stuffer in the middle but doesn't have the speed. There is a reason Taylor has not played much until potentially this year, and Crowder is a converted RB. We are going to need Tindall or Quay Walker to grow up and be able to help in the middle, that really concerns me. There were times early in that game where our DL got pushed 5 yards on running plays, that worries me. On the flip side, the play of D Walker and Cox really encouraged me-they will be players this year for sure. I also liked the way our secondary tackled-especially Campbell, Gibbs and Reese. Course we didn't get tested through the air and I know SCarolina will throw on us-that is a big concern heading into this week-how will Campbell hold up against Deebo, Edwards and Smith. Baker should take Deebo most of the time but can a true FR hang with an experience college WR. Pass rush is going to be crucial this week as will stuffing the kid Dowdle who looks halfway decent. If we can force them to be one dimensional, I think the D can make enough stops to win this game-because I anticipate our offense can put up 28-35 points.
The defense to me came out a little sluggish early against Peay, but considering the opponent and first game of the year, it is hard to get a true feel for our defense-we will know a lot more after week 2. So, I do find some fault with the D but when you look at 152 total yards, 7 first downs, that is not bad.
I watched most of the SCarolina game with Coastal, their offense looked pretty strong BUT, couple things to consider there-I would bet that Peay beats Coastal based on what I saw. They said on the telecast, counting walkons, Coastal had 67 FR on the roster. They have like 33-35 true FR I think and then nearly that many redshirt FR. That being said, they had 243 total yards and 20 first downs on SCarolina's defense. Also of note, SCarolina still had at least some starters in the game in the 4th quarter. Bentley and Deebo hooked up for a TD pass with just over a minute left in the third qtr, with Carolina already up 35-6
The defense to me came out a little sluggish early against Peay, but considering the opponent and first game of the year, it is hard to get a true feel for our defense-we will know a lot more after week 2. So, I do find some fault with the D but when you look at 152 total yards, 7 first downs, that is not bad.
I watched most of the SCarolina game with Coastal, their offense looked pretty strong BUT, couple things to consider there-I would bet that Peay beats Coastal based on what I saw. They said on the telecast, counting walkons, Coastal had 67 FR on the roster. They have like 33-35 true FR I think and then nearly that many redshirt FR. That being said, they had 243 total yards and 20 first downs on SCarolina's defense. Also of note, SCarolina still had at least some starters in the game in the 4th quarter. Bentley and Deebo hooked up for a TD pass with just over a minute left in the third qtr, with Carolina already up 35-6