Lucky_Lefty
Dreams Are Colder Than Death...
Heard Laborn looked the best out of all RBs. Even better than Cam
Somebody, Anybody.....#DoSomething: 2019 FSU Seminoles
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Here are some observations from Florida State'sopen practice on late Sunday afternoon:
- Quarterback Deondre Francois was sharp on the day. A couple of his highlight throws included long balls to Keith Gavin and Auden Tate.
- Francois appears to be a quarterback that has a strong grasp in what Fisher wants him to do in the offense. Francois is also clearly more vocal in managing the offense. In short, he appeared to be in complete control of his offense.
- Quarterback Bailey Hockman appears to be the youngster ahead in the reserve signal-caller race as of today. That isn't shocking because he was an early enrollee and he is also a quarterback that had better development at the prep level. He worked a great deal with Jimbo Fisheron the day and while reps can be up-and-down for him, he definitely appears to have earned some confidence from the staff in his ability.
- FSU's backfield has a healthy amount of talented pass catchers, with guys like running backs Khalan Laborn, Amir Rasul and Zaquandre Whiteparticularly standing out in that regard. The entire group though shows promise in that regard.
- Running back Cam Akers lives up to the hype in every viewing. There is a reason he has generated so much buzz around the program. He did have one instance of putting it on the ground, which never wins praise from the coaching staff.
- That being said, running back Khalan Labornalso has a great mix of size and speed combined with a variety of skills. Running back Zaquandre Whiteis also worth a mention. He is very thick in the midsection and has a nice blend of speed and size.
- Running back Jacques Patrick appears a step faster while carrying near the same weight as last year. It has been said that he redistributed his weight some this offseason and it appears to be paying dividends. FSU's running backs are a talented and deep bunch.
- Wide receiver Auden Tate did a lot of little things - working down for a low ball, being aggressive on high balls, etc. - that show he is a more well-rounded receiver than he was a season ago.
- Wide receiver Keith Gavin has looked pretty smooth at the wide receiver spot. He redirected well on a nice deep pass in one-on-one coverage and tracked the ball well. He also does a good job creating separation on shorter patterns too.
- Wide receiver George Campbell is showing no ill effects of his prior injuries. He shows the speed that makes him a deep ball threat on a few occasions.
- Freshman wide receiver Tamorrion Terry had flashes of being a big downfield threat. He had quite a few good moments on the day.
- Tight end Tre' McKitty has a chance to get some playing time. While veteran tight ends Ryan Izzo and Mavin Saunders have a strong hold on the two primary tight end spots, McKitty shows he is a solid downfield receiving option.
- Tight end Naseir Upshur has developed into an h-back role. I'm just not sure how much that will be utilized by this FSU squad, this season.
- Offensive lineman Derrick Kellycontinues to show that he is completely healthy after dealing with a knee injury, and recovery, all of last season. He is working at right tackle. One strong play on the day was when he got Jalen Wilkerson turned around and opened a nice hole to help spring a back out of the backfield.
- Rick Leonard, who is working as first team left tackle, had a fair day. He didn't dominate his opponent, but he also didn't look overmatched - which there were instances of that being the case a season ago.
- As we stated earlier in the day, fully expect center Alec Eberle to start against Alabama as long as he remains healthy.
- On the defensive line, Josh Sweat'ssize and ability makes him versatile. Definitely feel he can handle the role of strong-side while being a valid pass rusher for the Seminoles.
- The most impressive attribute of FSU's defensive line group is talent and depth, with a good bit of experience.
- Linebacker Dontavious Jacksonappears quicker and more fluid in moving around and covering passes. His weight loss appears to be paying dividends.
- Linebacker Josh Brown, who will serve as a primary backup at Sam linebacker to Jacob Pugh, has always stood out as a linebacker ready to contribute. Such was the case again on Sunday.
- Defensive back Derwin James had a nice early interception on a pass thrown by James Blackman. He jumped a route to the outside. In a real game, it would be pick-six potential.
- Speaking of James, he is just on a different level than everybody else. He brings it as a leader. He is vocal. He is active. He is the alpha dog.
- Defensive back Hamsah Nasirildeenplays with a desire to hit people, but he also shows that he has ball skills as he works down the field. His physical attributes benefit him in that regard too.
- Defensive back Carlos Becker is intriguing in a cornerback role with the size and length he possesses. He is more than athletic enough to handle the role. Great asset for FSU against big receivers.
- Freshman defensive back Stanford Samuels III will play this year. He is simply too talented and understanding of the game to not have a role.
- Kickers had a decent showing in the early portion of practice. Not perfect, but fairly consistent in a good manner.
- Some working in the return game include Derwin James, Keith Gavin, Zaquandre Whiteand Khalan Laborn.
- Players who were active in practice on Sunday but not so on Saturday, during our viewing time, include tight end Naseir Upshur, defensive end Joshua Kaindoh, and linebacker Dontavious Jackson. Wide receiver D.J. Matthews was dressed out, but not participating fully. Fisher has previously stated he is dealing with a minor hamstring issue.
- Former NFL great Marcus Allen was present at the practice. He is set to speak with the team this evening.
Lucky_Lefty
Dreams Are Colder Than Death...
Fuuuuuuuuuuck!!!!!!
jwonder
Superstar
We ain't got the same coach now. We got an idiot that goes by how long your been there vs your talent.
Not trying to dog Patrick but I don't believe he is the best back to be starting.
Easy to say when you're on the outside looking in.
Whole fan base bytched and moaned all season about Gavin not getting any playing time. Well on Sunday, Gavin said himself that he wasn't ready and that it has taken him longer than others to adjust to college.
That's the shyt we don't see on a day to day basis
jwonder
Superstar
Yup just like Noonie wasn't ready until garbage Wilson got hurt.
Bobby and Saban are different. They putting yo ass in there in some capacity if you show you can play.
Jimbo doesn't. He'd rather have two ineffective midget receivers start rather than mixing in the rookies to see who got the juice.
He'd rather have trash ass Nate Andrews start vs an upcoming newcomer.
shyt having Kelly as DC proves my point.
He way too loyal.Only way we win is if we stacked across the board like when we had Jameis. The problem with that is we won't always be stacked. This roster is extremely close to what we had a few years ago providing everybody that is good is on the field.
The name FSU is legendary. We could have coaches like Bama got easy. We don't.
Tide Run This
Veteran
I was even pissed about the Noonie situation at the time, but on Sunday Noonie himself said he wasn't taking it serious because he had older guys ahead of him. Which is the wrong attitude to take if you're trying to get on the field.Yup just like Noonie wasn't ready until garbage Wilson got hurt.
Bobby and Saban are different. They putting yo ass in there in some capacity if you show you can play.
Jimbo doesn't. He'd rather have two ineffective midget receivers start rather than mixing in the rookies to see who got the juice.
He'd rather have trash ass Nate Andrews start vs an upcoming newcomer.
shyt having Kelly as DC proves my point.
Only way we win is if we stacked across the board like when we had Jameis. The problem with that is we won't always be stacked. This roster is extremely close to what we had a few years ago providing everybody that is good is on the field.
The name FSU is legendary. We could have coaches like Bama got easy. We don't.
And he played every game before Bobo got hurt too.
What wrong with starting a proven veteran when freshmen who most likely will not know what to do?
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jwonder
Superstar
No no. I'm not saying just start the freshman. I'm saying work them in the mix cuz if they somebody like Noonie they'll catch on by mid season or earlier to the starting role.
Can you blame Noonie tho? He sees that Jimbo is hella loyal so he like fukk it. I don't recall him getting much playing time before either. One or 2 series ain't going to cut it.
Saban does this all the time which I'm surprised that Jimbo doesn't.
I don't think ya'll know how much this FSU HC job is coveted. I have really high realistic expectations for this team cuz we get talent out the ass but don't use it properly.
I really was hoping Jimbo would have taken that LSU job. Now we have to have a team like we have now to have a shot. Like I said before. Stacked teams don't come every year.
Yup just like Noonie wasn't ready until garbage Wilson got hurt.
Bobby and Saban are different. They putting yo ass in there in some capacity if you show you can play.
Jimbo doesn't. He'd rather have two ineffective midget receivers start rather than mixing in the rookies to see who got the juice.
He'd rather have trash ass Nate Andrews start vs an upcoming newcomer.
shyt having Kelly as DC proves my point.
Only way we win is if we stacked across the board like when we had Jameis. The problem with that is we won't always be stacked. This roster is extremely close to what we had a few years ago providing everybody that is good is on the field.
The name FSU is legendary. We could have coaches like Bama got easy. We don't.
That's my biggest gripe with Jimbo. Hell, we didn't get a chance to see Dalvin until Karlos AND Pender got hurt. The greatest RB in history was 3rd on the depth chart, even though it was obvious from the moment he stepped on the field he was better than the other two ahead of him.
Hell fukk yeah I blame Noonie(plus he admitted to fukking off and not taking it serious). Didn't stop Rashad or Travis from seeing the field.
Jimbo does play freshmen when they're ready to play. Probably no more or no less than Saban.
Yeah, you're wild'n out.
jwonder
Superstar
Naw you're definitely wilding if you think there is any comparison with Jimbo and Saban putting the best players on the field. Saban jerked that QB he thought was good so quick for Jalen Hurts.
Jimbo would have left him in.
jwonder
Superstar
I know right. People act like I'm making this shyt up. Too much talent on this squad to do be loyal to juniors and seniors.