Way Too Early 2019 Depth Chart

BigRedBuster said:
So, question for discussion purposes.

I think most would agree that we still won't have the depth at every position like a top 5 program in the country.  But, my question is if everyone would be healthy and eligible, how would you rank our starting lineup in the conference?  Meaning, the starting 11 on offense and starting 11 on defense, how would they stack up against the other team's starters in the country this next year going into the season?
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I realize this isn't quite your question but we had the B1G West champs beat until we melted down in the last five minutes.  And we only lost to the conference champs - and the team that finished the year #3 in the country - by 5 at their place.

In Frost's first year.

So I'm pretty sure we stack up pretty well with anyone in the conference.

 
Mavric said:
*** The "No. 1" base defense looked like this at one point: Darrion Daniels between Ben Stille and Carlos Davis up front; Mohamed Barry and Collin Miller at ILB; Tyrin Ferguson and Alex Davis at OLB; Deontai Williams and Marquel Dismuke at safety; Lamar Jackson and Dicaprio Bootle at corner. JoJo Domann was also in that rotation.
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I think we may have finally found Alex Davis a role he excels at. In the spring game he played primarily as that on the line OLB pass rusher and he was an absolute menace. Did a great job not letting those much bigger tackles get their hands on him in pass rushing situations. Showed a nice ability to rush inside and outside from a wide technique as well as getting underneath the lineman’s pad level and just moving him out of the way.

He looks so much quicker this year, too. 

 
I think it's is important to note that we might not have one SR start on offense this year. The only possible two would be Woodyard or Williams. I think the defensive guys right now will fill in nicely next year as well. I hate to already think about 2020, but it could be a special year for us. 

 
BIG ERN said:
I think it's is important to note that we might not have one SR start on offense this year. The only possible two would be Woodyard or Williams. I think the defensive guys right now will fill in nicely next year as well. I hate to already think about 2020, but it could be a special year for us. 
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There is plenty to be excited about, but we don't need to look past 2019. We're gonna have 10 or more wins this year. 2020 and beyond will be about maintaining high standards and gunning for championships on an annual basis.

 
I think it's important to remember with running back that last year we were in a similar position. Didn't look like we had anything great and oz broke out. Rbs sometimes suprise you. 

 
running back will surely be by committee......but we need one go to guy back there......still very concerned.

need Mills or Washington to make a splash......can't see Washington (even in  the best scenario, legally) not getting at least a 3 game suspension......

asking a lot from a true freshman, it's a rare breed that makes a big impact.

 
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The RBs that were on the field on Saturday will barely get any carries this year.  

Maybe Bradley will get a few.  The rest?  Basically none (of any meaningful variety).

The Spring Game was hard to take much from because of the lack of actual RBs and the QBs getting whistled down as soon as they were touched.

 
Mavric said:
The RBs that were on the field on Saturday will barely get any carries this year.  

Maybe Bradley will get a few.  The rest?  Basically none (of any meaningful variety).

The Spring Game was hard to take much from because of the lack of actual RBs and the QBs getting whistled down as soon as they were touched.
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I think the spring game also showed that we need Mo and Mills, at least Mo for sure. 

 
Ulty said:
There is plenty to be excited about, but we don't need to look past 2019. We're gonna have 10 or more wins this year. 2020 and beyond will be about maintaining high standards and gunning for championships on an annual basis.
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Our schedule lines up to have a good year, but we still have issues IMO. 10 wins might be a stretch at this point, but it's possible for sure. If we can protect Lincoln we are in great shape. 

 
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