I look at the roster and can’t see anywhere we will get a pass rush from. Not on any level.
Looking at that list....it appears Edsall is still a big fan of Leon. He said n 2019 Leon would have been the starter if he didn't get injured. And now Leon is the only QB listed as a leader.We can all have our opinions of the chemistry of this years team and it’s ability to compete and win. More important is the opinion of the players on their chances for success—and while it’s predictably positive, it’s also sober and mature.
Entering the spring, who does Edsall view as leaders?
Here’s the list he presented:
“[OL] Ryan Van Demark, [QB] Micah Leon, [TE] Jay Rose, [WR] Cam Ross, [CB] Jeremy Lucien, [CB]Myles Bell, [LB] Omar Fortt, [LB] Ian Swenson, [LB] Jackson Mitchell, [DL] Travis Jones, [DL] Lwal Uguak, [LS] Brian Keating,” he said. “There are also other guys just because of the way that they work, that guys will listen to.”
I think Travis Jones will be an NFL draft pick. Doesn’t mean we have a pass rush. Jones is going to command constant double teams on running downs which will free up linebackers to clean up (one reason I am very bullish on Jackson Mitchell I think he will be one of the tackle leaders in the nation). Uguak does a solid job for the most part holding the point in the run game.
Mets fan Husky supporter is the exact opposite of a Uconn Supporter. My guess he is a bitter BC GRad that is bummed his BC teams are such losers.
I think it shows that Edsall understands where the fans are. He knows how bad it's been and by year 5 he and the team have to deliver.
I just hope he remembers this statement when they start having injuries. Cause we all know this will happen and the team depth will be tested.
I am sure this board will be there to jog his memory
So, tell me what your eyes told you when you watched practice since September. I wasn't allowed in, were you? So, to make a statement based on November 2018 and not seeing the d line and ends for over a year, that makes you a realist?
It now seems that a guy who’s never taken a snap in four years is now the front runner? Randy sounds like a broken record. He even said it’s not about throwing and running it’s about the “it factor.” Well. how did that work out in 2019 for the team? I wish he would quit looking at personality, having a beer, buying ice cream, swag and whatever else he thinks. He needs to put the best player at EVERY position!
Thats not exactly what he said... he said “throwing and running have a lot to do with it” amongst the other factors (post #58 starting @ 00:40 second mark).
I am more than willing to talk schemes and personnel- but I just don't tolerate bashing for the sake of bashing.
How is this different than what I said?
Put down the pipe
...or he is looking for a type of guy that is capable of being in the top 5 in program history in passing yards and touchdowns, one who is capable of throwing for 400 yards in a game, despite playing three seasons. Maybe someone who is respected for a great work ethic. Maybe someone who's Qb coach said,
Honestly, I took nothing you said as pessimistic. Do I agree with your analysis? No, but I think it's pretty fair opinion. Nothing about it screams "I hate UConn"
Thanks - I just try to give honest opinions based off what I have seen and what is in front of me. People disagree all the time though, no worries! Looking forward to discussing the team when they are on the field.
