Can 'Dogs Defense Hunker Down?
Aaron Murray talk is all the rage right now, but if the truth be told, the defense is going to determine what kind of season the Bulldogs have this year. Murray will get a lot of help on offense. Impact players are all around him. Grantham is the story. Can the new DC get these guys "hunkering down?"
The 'Dogs allowed 26 points a game last season and rated out among the worst at forcing turnovers. Got to get that turned around. Grantham's plan better be good.
What's the plan? Get more pressure on the QB and get tighter coverage. Get that done and you've got to imagine the forced turnover number going up. That would be huge.
Not trying to be negative but...how many of our guys, would start for Alabama, or Florida? That's who you've got to beat. On defense, entering the season, I'd say the answer to that question is 2-3. Boykin & Houston could play ball for anyone. But the other 9 guys? Obviously, there are some question marks.
Georgia will line up in a base 3-4 scheme on 1st down. Can they be physical against the power running game? Dobbs is listed as the starting right defensive end and that would mean he's going up against the SECs top OTs. Tough assignment. On the other side, Abry Jones heads to camp as the starter. At 290, he's got the ability to play the run tough. Wonder if Kwame Geathers came on strong in camp, Grantham would slide DeAngelo Tyson out to DE? That would seemingly get the 3 best guys on the field, especially on run downs. Or am I selling DeMarcus Dobbs short?
Who are the players at inside linebacker? Could Dent, Robinson, or Dowtin start in Tuscaloosa? Doubtful. Grantham's got to find some playmakers in this group. Impact dudes. Is Gamble even in the mix?
Boykin is special. So, Georgia is solid at one corner. But what about Cuff? Could Sanders Commings give Grantham the physical corner he wants? Branden Smith looks like a playmaker in the nickel package. The safety position group looks solid to me. Grantham has some physical players at this spot.
The young, unproven QB is getting all the talk right now, but it's the 'Dogs defense that holds the key to success.
The 'Dogs allowed 26 points a game last season and rated out among the worst at forcing turnovers. Got to get that turned around. Grantham's plan better be good.
What's the plan? Get more pressure on the QB and get tighter coverage. Get that done and you've got to imagine the forced turnover number going up. That would be huge.
Not trying to be negative but...how many of our guys, would start for Alabama, or Florida? That's who you've got to beat. On defense, entering the season, I'd say the answer to that question is 2-3. Boykin & Houston could play ball for anyone. But the other 9 guys? Obviously, there are some question marks.
Georgia will line up in a base 3-4 scheme on 1st down. Can they be physical against the power running game? Dobbs is listed as the starting right defensive end and that would mean he's going up against the SECs top OTs. Tough assignment. On the other side, Abry Jones heads to camp as the starter. At 290, he's got the ability to play the run tough. Wonder if Kwame Geathers came on strong in camp, Grantham would slide DeAngelo Tyson out to DE? That would seemingly get the 3 best guys on the field, especially on run downs. Or am I selling DeMarcus Dobbs short?
Who are the players at inside linebacker? Could Dent, Robinson, or Dowtin start in Tuscaloosa? Doubtful. Grantham's got to find some playmakers in this group. Impact dudes. Is Gamble even in the mix?
Boykin is special. So, Georgia is solid at one corner. But what about Cuff? Could Sanders Commings give Grantham the physical corner he wants? Branden Smith looks like a playmaker in the nickel package. The safety position group looks solid to me. Grantham has some physical players at this spot.
The young, unproven QB is getting all the talk right now, but it's the 'Dogs defense that holds the key to success.
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