Probably was confident Cook wasn't going to miss any time.
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The 1st scrimmage was a test to see who's ready to play. Who's tough enough mentally and physically. They designed this scrimmage to go after young players multiple times, some times consecutive plays in a row to see how they would react.
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What's been going with the practices. I can't ever find any free info unless I peep that 6.19.21 thread on the rival site even then the info coming in isn't as consistent as years past. Jimbo got shyt on lockdown I wanna know (No Meek) what this secondary shaping up to be. I went to a couple forums and saw some BS being talked about Andrews and Hunter some I liked some I didn't like. I want Derwin James out there come hell or high water come Miami week.
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Clarett gonna be at FSU kicking knowledge that's good look.
I haven't seen any practice reports since the scrimmage Friday. Let me see what I can find.
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Not hearing much of shyt everything on lockdown Jimbo must not be fukking around this camp.
Last 2 interviews from Jimbo, might not get much from them.
Post scrimmage
Jimbo got some shyt up his sleeve. He's hyping up boosters at the Tallahassee QB Club the other night, telling them:
Tallahassee QB Club @TQB_Club 18h18 hours ago
Jimbo Fisher's message to fans: "Be excited"
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We can get out of camp healthy we will be fine. This schedule works out great for us we should be able to coast by these early season squads but give these young guys legit PT and let em enter the lions den. I feel good about this season as long as we dont get hit with the injury bug.
We got a young ass squad so im hyped to see what we can do this remind me of the 2011 team but that team got decimated by injuries but it was a young team with some serious NFL talent all over the field I think we got something similar here just a matter of putting people in right places.
We got a young ass squad so im hyped to see what we can do this remind me of the 2011 team but that team got decimated by injuries but it was a young team with some serious NFL talent all over the field I think we got something similar here just a matter of putting people in right places.
2015 FSU Football: What we think we know.
With Florida State’s preseason camp now nearly two weeks old. Here is what we think we know on the 2015 squad.
(Photo: Chris Nee, 247Sports)
Quarterback
It is a two-man ‘race’ between redshirt junior Sean Maguire and graduate senior Everett Golson. Head coach Jimbo Fisher has been tight-lipped on who, if anyone, has an upper hand in the battle.
The case has been laid out for both. Maguire brings experience and familiarity with the system. He knows the team inside and out. Golson brings experience on the field, albeit elsewhere, and more versatility to the quarterback position.
Long-term, we believe that Everett Golson will be the quarterback taking a majority of snaps on the season. While Golson hasn’t blown the doors off in preseason practice, he has shown himself to be capable of guiding the offense and putting FSU in position to find success on that side of the ball. He simply brings more to the position.
The soft start of the schedule also benefits FSU in figuring things out well into September.
Running Back
The running back position for FSU is in a very good spot with or without Dalvin Cook.
Redshirt junior Mario Pender was turning in an excellent preseason prior to getting banged up last week. Pender looks ready to break out completely for the Seminoles, but the question with him remains whether or not he can stay healthy throughout the schedule.
Junior fullback Freddie Stevenson has taken a big step forward. He is splitting duties at both running back and fullback. He brings a nice addition of size and toughness to the running game and as a blocker.
Sophomore Johnathan Vickers is a versatile offensive weapon. He is a talented runner with good vision and pad level. Also a capable receiver out of the backfield.
Freshman Jacques Patrick brings more size to the position and a natural feel at the running back position. While Jimbo Fisher has made some recent comments about toughness and such concerning Patrick, we believe that is more about motivation than a knock on his actual on-field ability.
Cook, whose case may be resolved in the next week, would be a major lift if/when he returns.
Tight End
Nick O’Leary is gone and no one man will replace him. But FSU has options at the position.
Redshirt freshman Ryan Izzo appears to be the likely starter. He is the most consistent of the bunch. A capable blocker who also does a good job with routes and catching the ball.
Fellow redshirt freshman Mavin Saunders is the wild card. He has as many good moments as bad moments at this stage. His blocking has been heavily criticized, but it is a department he has improved in. His downfield ability, as almost a big receiver, is what makes him so intriguing. Saunders will see the field, but how much will depend on the consistency he shows day-in, day-out and from play-to-play.
Redshirt sophomore Jeremy Kerr has earned regular praise from Jimbo Fisher. He isn’t a downfield threat, but he is an excellent blocker at the line-of-scrimmage. He acts like a sixth offensive lineman helping to set the edge and open holes in the running game.
Freshman Jalen Wilkerson was just cleared. How much, if any, he contributes this season remains to be seen.
Wide Receiver
A loaded group for FSU entering the season.
Sophomore Travis Rudolph and junior Jesus Wilson are the top two on the depth chart, but the group will likely return to the days of utilizing a rotation.
Junior Kermit Whitfield has earned a great deal of praise for getting back into shape and becoming a more well-rounded wide receiver. It remains to be seen how that translates to games, but Jimbo Fisher has gone above and beyond to praise Whitfield’s renaissance on the field.
Sophomore Ermon Lane will continue to find himself in the rotation. He brings size on the outside, an ability to go across the middle, and most of all, is an outstanding blocker in the run game.
Redshirt freshman Ja’Vonn ‘Pigg’ Harrison has taken a big step forward. The former athlete is now far more comfortable handling routes and understanding his duties. His athleticism shines through when he has the ball in his hands.
The freshman group has also earned a lot of rave reviews through the early portion of camp. The group is led by George Campbell. The early enrollee brings elite size and athleticism that would help to take the top off of a defense. Fellow towering freshman receiver Auden Tate arrived ready to contribute from a physical standpoint. Slot Nyqwan Murray is best described as smooth and exhibits quickness to make things happen in space and when he displays change of direction. Da’Vante Phillips is also in the mix, as he returns from a procedure he had in the spring.
Regardless of which quarterback is under center, they will have plenty of valuable options at their disposal in the passing attack.
Offensive Line
In practices, FSU regularly cross trains players and tries different groupings along the offensive line, but the first-team unit has been pretty consistent for more than a week.
That group, from left to right, is sophomore Roderick Johnson, redshirt junior Kareem Are, redshirt freshman Corey Martinez, redshirt sophomore Wilson Bell and redshirt freshman Derrick Kelly. The main surprises among that group is Martinez, over redshirt freshman Alec Eberle, and Kelly, over redshirt junior Chad Mavety.
The first-team group looks more than capable. Martinez is the biggest unknown at center. But snaps haven’t been an issue and the staff is speaking of the group as though they are confident in their ability to pave the way for the offense.
Mavety is the biggest disappointment among the primary offensive linemen. He is simply out of shape, heavy, at this time. He has worked some at tackle and guard. Unlike many of his teammates, he took a step back since the spring.
Out of the backups not named Eberle and Mavety, freshman Cole Minshew is the one that has earned the most focus. Minshew is a massive lineman. He had worked at both guard and center. He brings a great deal of intrigue as a potential center candidate, as he would be a drastic size upgrade over other options.
Former starting center Ryan Hoefeld, a redshirt sophomore, continues to work his way back into the depth chart mix as he returns from the injury that ended his spring prematurely.
Defensive Line
Can’t really talk about the group as separate segments these days, as it is pretty apparent in practice that the entire front is working together and at times, being coached as one group.
On the edge, junior DeMarcus Walker is the constant. He is a definite starter. He is a very good edge-setter and capable of sliding inside when FSU goes with a 3-4 look or 5-man front. Walker may never be a superstar, but he is certainly going to be a reliable frontline defender.
Sophomore Jacob Pugh will be used as an edge-rusher. He is versatile and able to do things to all parts of the field. He can come down and apply pressure in the backfield or drop back into coverage. He looks primed to break out.
Sophomore Lorenzo Featherston was having a good preseason before an injury sidelined him. The positives before the injury is that Featherston is a bit thicker on his frame and exhibited a better understanding of what he is supposed to do in different situations. He wasn’t just crashing down off the edge on every snap.
Sophomore Rick Leonard is cut in a similar mold as Walker. He hasn’t quite continued to flash like he did in the spring, but he provides reliable depth.
Redshirt junior Chris Casher is again sidelined with an injury and has had limited experience with Brad Lawing since his arrival.
Two ‘new’ faces at defensive end that have shown some promise are Josh Sweat, who has made a miraculous recovery from a devastating injury, and redshirt freshman Adam Torres, who missed last season due to injury and surgery. Torres is another big-body edge setting type of lineman. Sweat could be the spark FSU so desperately needs off the edge, joining forces with Pugh and Featherston to provide some heat from the inside. Sweat is being handled with kid’s gloves by the staff, who doesn’t want to cause another setback, but he has responded to each and every practice in a positive manner from a physical standpoint. He may not be a key contributor early in the schedule, but it would be a shock for him not make his presence known during his freshman season.
The defensive tackle group is led by a great deal of experience in Derrick Mitchell Jr. and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Both redshirt seniors are healthy and have looked prepared to maintain the middle for FSU.
But FSU likes a rotation of six-to-eight at the defensive tackle position. So they key is finding reliable backups and potential future starters.
That list is led by sophomore Derrick Nnadi. Nnadi showed a great deal of promise as a freshman and has built upon that successful season. He should be spoken about at the same level as Mitchell and Lawrence-Stample.
Redshirt freshman Demarcus Christmas is the next name mentioned. But he hasn’t shown near the consistency or mature approach of Nnadi. That being said, Christmas will see playing time this season and brings a lot of physicality and athleticism to the defensive interior.
After him is a bit more murky. Redshirt junior Justin Shanks can’t stay healthy. Redshirt sophomore Keith Bryant has trimmed down and shown more consistency at the spot, which is promising. Redshirt freshman Fredrick Jones is reliable depth. Fellow redshirt freshman Arthur Williams is physically impressive, but his play doesn’t match his look at this stage. Redshirt seniorGiorgio Newberry is an experienced big body. Not much more can be said about him.
Freshman Darvin Taylor has earned positive reviews in his first days in camp. He could make a move into the third team on the depth chart if he continues to progress at a positive pace. He brings a mature approach to the game and the work ethic is there to succeed early on.
Linebacker
Linebacker is by far FSU’s thinnest position. The good news is that they really only rely on two at a time and can get by with a total of four to five, if everyone stays healthy.
The top two names at the spot are redshirt senior Terrance Smith and senior Reggie Northrup. Smith is healthy, in the best shape of his career, and exhibits characteristics of a guy that understands this is his last go-around. Never the most vocal type, Smith is heard chirping a bit more in practices these days. Northrup, only eight months removed from an ACL injury, is healthy and participating fully in practice. He is being pushed by the staff to maximize his ability.
The next two up in practice these days is redshirt sophomore Ro’Derrick Hoskins and fellow redshirt sophomore Tyrell Lyons. Hoskins is capable depth, but really never flashes nor earns praise. He is just kind of present and accountable. Lyons has made a nice leap forward since the spring, where he was still kind of in-between on whether or not he would remain a linebacker or move back to safety. He is noticeably a bit thicker and far more comfortable with the role.
Next up at the position is redshirt junior, and new arrival, Lorenzo Phillips and freshman Sh’mar Kilby-Lane. Phillips is the biggest potential positive at the position going forward. The staff believes he can do a variety of forms of coverage and attack at the position. The main thing for him is becoming comfortable at an inside spot, a new fit for him, and getting down calls and assignments. Kilby-Lane has lived in blue so far this preseason. He is more likely to contribute on special teams than in games, at least early on.
Redshirt freshman Delvin Purifoy is working to get back into game shape and improve his conditioning. He wouldn’t bring anything to the field as of today.
Defensive Backs
The secondary is similar to wide receivers – some very solid veterans and some exceptional young talent makes it deep and reliable.
The conversation starts with junior Jalen Ramsey. He has now moved to cornerback, from the Star position, and is expected to help shut down the opposing team’s primary receiver and take away a healthy portion of the field. Ramsey has been a leader, both vocally and by example, for this team.
Another reliable veteran is redshirt senior Tyler Hunter, who is working at safety, star, and even cornerback. Hunter will play with his primary role likely being safety or star. He appears to be completely healthy once again.
Redshirt senior Lamarcus Brutus has settled in at a safety spot and will likely share a starting role with others, but his understanding of the scheme and situational football makes him reliable at all times. He will be on the field.
Junior Nate Andrews appears to have settled in at the ‘Money’ spot. That plays to his strengths and brings assistance to the depleted linebacker position at the same time. Andrews does his best work facing the football, not when he has to flip his hips and play down the field.
Junior Marquez White leads for the starting cornerback role opposite of Ramsey. That has been the case dating back to the spring. White is an excellent athlete who has done a good job of improving from a physical standpoint as he filled out his frame.
While just a sophomore, Trey Marshall is ready to handle the duties of the Star position. It remains to be seen if he claims the starting role or has to share duties with others, such as Hunter. Regardless, Marshall is ready to handle a starting role and be relied upon.
Key depth will be provided by junior Ryan Green, in his first year on defense, as well as newcomers such as freshmen safetyDerwin James as well as freshmen cornerbacks Tarvarus McFadden and Marcus Lewis. James will compete for a starting role as either a safety or even potentially at Star. McFadden and Lewis will help to strengthen the second-team at the cornerback spots. McFadden has been a bit slowed this preseason by a minor injury.
Special Teams
These things are all knowns - Redshirt junior Roberto Aguayo’s kicking ability, senior Cason Beatty’s punting ability and sophomore’s Stephen Gabbard’s snapping ability.
The question on special teams is whether or not FSU takes a step forward in the return game and who handles those duties.
Early indications are that kickoff return duties are likely going to belong to Whitfield and Ramsey. Others in the mix include Rudolph, Wilson, Campbell and more. Speed and vision galore.
But it isn’t just about who returns the kick, but also those blocking for them. This has been a major focus of camp – with special teams coach Jay Graham voicing a great deal of displeasure if things are incorrect at any level. Jimbo Fisher recently spoke about liking the personnel available to them on special teams from a blocking standpoint, talking of big, athletic bodies that are physical and play with leverage. Results are to-be-determined.
Punt return duties appear to be Jesus Wilson’s to lose. Travis Rudolph looks to be in second. As has always been the case under Fisher, it is more about securing the ball than busting a big return. Wilson has been successful in doing so in the open portions of practices.
(Photo: Chris Nee, 247Sports)
Quarterback
It is a two-man ‘race’ between redshirt junior Sean Maguire and graduate senior Everett Golson. Head coach Jimbo Fisher has been tight-lipped on who, if anyone, has an upper hand in the battle.
The case has been laid out for both. Maguire brings experience and familiarity with the system. He knows the team inside and out. Golson brings experience on the field, albeit elsewhere, and more versatility to the quarterback position.
Long-term, we believe that Everett Golson will be the quarterback taking a majority of snaps on the season. While Golson hasn’t blown the doors off in preseason practice, he has shown himself to be capable of guiding the offense and putting FSU in position to find success on that side of the ball. He simply brings more to the position.
The soft start of the schedule also benefits FSU in figuring things out well into September.
Running Back
The running back position for FSU is in a very good spot with or without Dalvin Cook.
Redshirt junior Mario Pender was turning in an excellent preseason prior to getting banged up last week. Pender looks ready to break out completely for the Seminoles, but the question with him remains whether or not he can stay healthy throughout the schedule.
Junior fullback Freddie Stevenson has taken a big step forward. He is splitting duties at both running back and fullback. He brings a nice addition of size and toughness to the running game and as a blocker.
Sophomore Johnathan Vickers is a versatile offensive weapon. He is a talented runner with good vision and pad level. Also a capable receiver out of the backfield.
Freshman Jacques Patrick brings more size to the position and a natural feel at the running back position. While Jimbo Fisher has made some recent comments about toughness and such concerning Patrick, we believe that is more about motivation than a knock on his actual on-field ability.
Cook, whose case may be resolved in the next week, would be a major lift if/when he returns.
Tight End
Nick O’Leary is gone and no one man will replace him. But FSU has options at the position.
Redshirt freshman Ryan Izzo appears to be the likely starter. He is the most consistent of the bunch. A capable blocker who also does a good job with routes and catching the ball.
Fellow redshirt freshman Mavin Saunders is the wild card. He has as many good moments as bad moments at this stage. His blocking has been heavily criticized, but it is a department he has improved in. His downfield ability, as almost a big receiver, is what makes him so intriguing. Saunders will see the field, but how much will depend on the consistency he shows day-in, day-out and from play-to-play.
Redshirt sophomore Jeremy Kerr has earned regular praise from Jimbo Fisher. He isn’t a downfield threat, but he is an excellent blocker at the line-of-scrimmage. He acts like a sixth offensive lineman helping to set the edge and open holes in the running game.
Freshman Jalen Wilkerson was just cleared. How much, if any, he contributes this season remains to be seen.
Wide Receiver
A loaded group for FSU entering the season.
Sophomore Travis Rudolph and junior Jesus Wilson are the top two on the depth chart, but the group will likely return to the days of utilizing a rotation.
Junior Kermit Whitfield has earned a great deal of praise for getting back into shape and becoming a more well-rounded wide receiver. It remains to be seen how that translates to games, but Jimbo Fisher has gone above and beyond to praise Whitfield’s renaissance on the field.
Sophomore Ermon Lane will continue to find himself in the rotation. He brings size on the outside, an ability to go across the middle, and most of all, is an outstanding blocker in the run game.
Redshirt freshman Ja’Vonn ‘Pigg’ Harrison has taken a big step forward. The former athlete is now far more comfortable handling routes and understanding his duties. His athleticism shines through when he has the ball in his hands.
The freshman group has also earned a lot of rave reviews through the early portion of camp. The group is led by George Campbell. The early enrollee brings elite size and athleticism that would help to take the top off of a defense. Fellow towering freshman receiver Auden Tate arrived ready to contribute from a physical standpoint. Slot Nyqwan Murray is best described as smooth and exhibits quickness to make things happen in space and when he displays change of direction. Da’Vante Phillips is also in the mix, as he returns from a procedure he had in the spring.
Regardless of which quarterback is under center, they will have plenty of valuable options at their disposal in the passing attack.
Offensive Line
In practices, FSU regularly cross trains players and tries different groupings along the offensive line, but the first-team unit has been pretty consistent for more than a week.
That group, from left to right, is sophomore Roderick Johnson, redshirt junior Kareem Are, redshirt freshman Corey Martinez, redshirt sophomore Wilson Bell and redshirt freshman Derrick Kelly. The main surprises among that group is Martinez, over redshirt freshman Alec Eberle, and Kelly, over redshirt junior Chad Mavety.
The first-team group looks more than capable. Martinez is the biggest unknown at center. But snaps haven’t been an issue and the staff is speaking of the group as though they are confident in their ability to pave the way for the offense.
Mavety is the biggest disappointment among the primary offensive linemen. He is simply out of shape, heavy, at this time. He has worked some at tackle and guard. Unlike many of his teammates, he took a step back since the spring.
Out of the backups not named Eberle and Mavety, freshman Cole Minshew is the one that has earned the most focus. Minshew is a massive lineman. He had worked at both guard and center. He brings a great deal of intrigue as a potential center candidate, as he would be a drastic size upgrade over other options.
Former starting center Ryan Hoefeld, a redshirt sophomore, continues to work his way back into the depth chart mix as he returns from the injury that ended his spring prematurely.
Defensive Line
Can’t really talk about the group as separate segments these days, as it is pretty apparent in practice that the entire front is working together and at times, being coached as one group.
On the edge, junior DeMarcus Walker is the constant. He is a definite starter. He is a very good edge-setter and capable of sliding inside when FSU goes with a 3-4 look or 5-man front. Walker may never be a superstar, but he is certainly going to be a reliable frontline defender.
Sophomore Jacob Pugh will be used as an edge-rusher. He is versatile and able to do things to all parts of the field. He can come down and apply pressure in the backfield or drop back into coverage. He looks primed to break out.
Sophomore Lorenzo Featherston was having a good preseason before an injury sidelined him. The positives before the injury is that Featherston is a bit thicker on his frame and exhibited a better understanding of what he is supposed to do in different situations. He wasn’t just crashing down off the edge on every snap.
Sophomore Rick Leonard is cut in a similar mold as Walker. He hasn’t quite continued to flash like he did in the spring, but he provides reliable depth.
Redshirt junior Chris Casher is again sidelined with an injury and has had limited experience with Brad Lawing since his arrival.
Two ‘new’ faces at defensive end that have shown some promise are Josh Sweat, who has made a miraculous recovery from a devastating injury, and redshirt freshman Adam Torres, who missed last season due to injury and surgery. Torres is another big-body edge setting type of lineman. Sweat could be the spark FSU so desperately needs off the edge, joining forces with Pugh and Featherston to provide some heat from the inside. Sweat is being handled with kid’s gloves by the staff, who doesn’t want to cause another setback, but he has responded to each and every practice in a positive manner from a physical standpoint. He may not be a key contributor early in the schedule, but it would be a shock for him not make his presence known during his freshman season.
The defensive tackle group is led by a great deal of experience in Derrick Mitchell Jr. and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Both redshirt seniors are healthy and have looked prepared to maintain the middle for FSU.
But FSU likes a rotation of six-to-eight at the defensive tackle position. So they key is finding reliable backups and potential future starters.
That list is led by sophomore Derrick Nnadi. Nnadi showed a great deal of promise as a freshman and has built upon that successful season. He should be spoken about at the same level as Mitchell and Lawrence-Stample.
Redshirt freshman Demarcus Christmas is the next name mentioned. But he hasn’t shown near the consistency or mature approach of Nnadi. That being said, Christmas will see playing time this season and brings a lot of physicality and athleticism to the defensive interior.
After him is a bit more murky. Redshirt junior Justin Shanks can’t stay healthy. Redshirt sophomore Keith Bryant has trimmed down and shown more consistency at the spot, which is promising. Redshirt freshman Fredrick Jones is reliable depth. Fellow redshirt freshman Arthur Williams is physically impressive, but his play doesn’t match his look at this stage. Redshirt seniorGiorgio Newberry is an experienced big body. Not much more can be said about him.
Freshman Darvin Taylor has earned positive reviews in his first days in camp. He could make a move into the third team on the depth chart if he continues to progress at a positive pace. He brings a mature approach to the game and the work ethic is there to succeed early on.
Linebacker
Linebacker is by far FSU’s thinnest position. The good news is that they really only rely on two at a time and can get by with a total of four to five, if everyone stays healthy.
The top two names at the spot are redshirt senior Terrance Smith and senior Reggie Northrup. Smith is healthy, in the best shape of his career, and exhibits characteristics of a guy that understands this is his last go-around. Never the most vocal type, Smith is heard chirping a bit more in practices these days. Northrup, only eight months removed from an ACL injury, is healthy and participating fully in practice. He is being pushed by the staff to maximize his ability.
The next two up in practice these days is redshirt sophomore Ro’Derrick Hoskins and fellow redshirt sophomore Tyrell Lyons. Hoskins is capable depth, but really never flashes nor earns praise. He is just kind of present and accountable. Lyons has made a nice leap forward since the spring, where he was still kind of in-between on whether or not he would remain a linebacker or move back to safety. He is noticeably a bit thicker and far more comfortable with the role.
Next up at the position is redshirt junior, and new arrival, Lorenzo Phillips and freshman Sh’mar Kilby-Lane. Phillips is the biggest potential positive at the position going forward. The staff believes he can do a variety of forms of coverage and attack at the position. The main thing for him is becoming comfortable at an inside spot, a new fit for him, and getting down calls and assignments. Kilby-Lane has lived in blue so far this preseason. He is more likely to contribute on special teams than in games, at least early on.
Redshirt freshman Delvin Purifoy is working to get back into game shape and improve his conditioning. He wouldn’t bring anything to the field as of today.
Defensive Backs
The secondary is similar to wide receivers – some very solid veterans and some exceptional young talent makes it deep and reliable.
The conversation starts with junior Jalen Ramsey. He has now moved to cornerback, from the Star position, and is expected to help shut down the opposing team’s primary receiver and take away a healthy portion of the field. Ramsey has been a leader, both vocally and by example, for this team.
Another reliable veteran is redshirt senior Tyler Hunter, who is working at safety, star, and even cornerback. Hunter will play with his primary role likely being safety or star. He appears to be completely healthy once again.
Redshirt senior Lamarcus Brutus has settled in at a safety spot and will likely share a starting role with others, but his understanding of the scheme and situational football makes him reliable at all times. He will be on the field.
Junior Nate Andrews appears to have settled in at the ‘Money’ spot. That plays to his strengths and brings assistance to the depleted linebacker position at the same time. Andrews does his best work facing the football, not when he has to flip his hips and play down the field.
Junior Marquez White leads for the starting cornerback role opposite of Ramsey. That has been the case dating back to the spring. White is an excellent athlete who has done a good job of improving from a physical standpoint as he filled out his frame.
While just a sophomore, Trey Marshall is ready to handle the duties of the Star position. It remains to be seen if he claims the starting role or has to share duties with others, such as Hunter. Regardless, Marshall is ready to handle a starting role and be relied upon.
Key depth will be provided by junior Ryan Green, in his first year on defense, as well as newcomers such as freshmen safetyDerwin James as well as freshmen cornerbacks Tarvarus McFadden and Marcus Lewis. James will compete for a starting role as either a safety or even potentially at Star. McFadden and Lewis will help to strengthen the second-team at the cornerback spots. McFadden has been a bit slowed this preseason by a minor injury.
Special Teams
These things are all knowns - Redshirt junior Roberto Aguayo’s kicking ability, senior Cason Beatty’s punting ability and sophomore’s Stephen Gabbard’s snapping ability.
The question on special teams is whether or not FSU takes a step forward in the return game and who handles those duties.
Early indications are that kickoff return duties are likely going to belong to Whitfield and Ramsey. Others in the mix include Rudolph, Wilson, Campbell and more. Speed and vision galore.
But it isn’t just about who returns the kick, but also those blocking for them. This has been a major focus of camp – with special teams coach Jay Graham voicing a great deal of displeasure if things are incorrect at any level. Jimbo Fisher recently spoke about liking the personnel available to them on special teams from a blocking standpoint, talking of big, athletic bodies that are physical and play with leverage. Results are to-be-determined.
Punt return duties appear to be Jesus Wilson’s to lose. Travis Rudolph looks to be in second. As has always been the case under Fisher, it is more about securing the ball than busting a big return. Wilson has been successful in doing so in the open portions of practices.
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Wonder how deep we go at WR. If we don't have 3 proven studs and 1 stud TE like 13 I don't mind us going back to the 11/12 seasons where we were running in 6-7 diff recievers in and out.
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Listening to The Nolecast: Florida State football analysis (Previewing Florida State's quarterbacks)
This podcast was made possible by Raisin Bran & Other Ceral Wars, authored by George Franklin. This podcast is devoted to previewing the QB position for the upcoming 2015 season.
This podcast was made possible by Raisin Bran & Other Ceral Wars, authored by George Franklin. This podcast is devoted to previewing the QB position for the upcoming 2015 season.
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Dreams Are Colder Than Death...
The Nolecast: Florida State football analysis - Previewing FSU's WRs & Tight Ends
Previewing the wide receivers and tight ends for the 2015 season. This podcast was made possible by the book Raisin Bran and Other Cereal Wars, by George Franklin.
Previewing the wide receivers and tight ends for the 2015 season. This podcast was made possible by the book Raisin Bran and Other Cereal Wars, by George Franklin.
