2 Deep

[kwcat]

If Lamson finally smashes into a defender so hard that he gets injured can any of these 3 pick up the slack? I know we won't have much of an idea until after spring ball but wondering about initial thoughts.

At this point, I am still a fan of Duchein. He has the best arm exhibited so far of all of the quarterbacks. He is lacking repetition. And at this point, he is probably the strongest built outside of Lamson to handle contact.
I think his overall speed is comparable to Lamson as well.
The young competition for the position would just need to take the next step in improvement and get up to speed for a college game. They each have that ability.

[tetoncat]

If Lamson finally smashes into a defender so hard that he gets injured can any of these 3 pick up the slack? I know we won't have much of an idea until after spring ball but wondering about initial thoughts.

I feel like that depends largely on the level of competition. Could MSU beat the likes of Weber State, Cal Poly, or Northern Colorado with a backup QB? Absolutely. But if they have to make a playoff run without Lamson then it's a very different story. It will be very interesting to see how the freshman QBs develop between now and the fall and in particular if River Warren is as good as the offers he got during his recruiting process would suggest he is.

To be fair we said that about Lamson early and he kept getting better. Duchesne or Warren could do same. A lot of times it comes down to experience and how comfortable they get.

[BelligerentBobcat]

If Lamson finally smashes into a defender so hard that he gets injured can any of these 3 pick up the slack? I know we won't have much of an idea until after spring ball but wondering about initial thoughts.

I feel like that depends largely on the level of competition. Could MSU beat the likes of Weber State, Cal Poly, or Northern Colorado with a backup QB? Absolutely. But if they have to make a playoff run without Lamson then it's a very different story. It will be very interesting to see how the freshman QBs develop between now and the fall and in particular if River Warren is as good as the offers he got during his recruiting process would suggest he is.

To be fair we said that about Lamson early and he kept getting better. Duchesne or Warren could do same. A lot of times it comes down to experience and how comfortable they get.

Who said that about Lamson?

[coloradocat]

If Lamson finally smashes into a defender so hard that he gets injured can any of these 3 pick up the slack? I know we won't have much of an idea until after spring ball but wondering about initial thoughts.

I feel like that depends largely on the level of competition. Could MSU beat the likes of Weber State, Cal Poly, or Northern Colorado with a backup QB? Absolutely. But if they have to make a playoff run without Lamson then it's a very different story. It will be very interesting to see how the freshman QBs develop between now and the fall and in particular if River Warren is as good as the offers he got during his recruiting process would suggest he is.

To be fair we said that about Lamson early and he kept getting better. Duchesne or Warren could do same. A lot of times it comes down to experience and how comfortable they get.

Who said that about Lamson?

Almost everyone besides you and me.

There was a lot of push back prior to the season, and somewhat through week 2, that we're not doomed without Tommy. Not that he would be just as good or better, but that he could be and we shouldn't be worried by default.

[tetoncat]

If Lamson finally smashes into a defender so hard that he gets injured can any of these 3 pick up the slack? I know we won't have much of an idea until after spring ball but wondering about initial thoughts.

I feel like that depends largely on the level of competition. Could MSU beat the likes of Weber State, Cal Poly, or Northern Colorado with a backup QB? Absolutely. But if they have to make a playoff run without Lamson then it's a very different story. It will be very interesting to see how the freshman QBs develop between now and the fall and in particular if River Warren is as good as the offers he got during his recruiting process would suggest he is.

To be fair we said that about Lamson early and he kept getting better. Duchesne or Warren could do same. A lot of times it comes down to experience and how comfortable they get.

Who said that about Lamson?

Almost everyone besides you and me.

There was a lot of push back prior to the season, and somewhat through week 2, that we're not doomed without Tommy. Not that he would be just as good or better, but that he could be and we shouldn't be worried by default.

Yep. Seemed like consensus was he had potential, a few said he would star. Even if you thought he was a star he still had to mesh with OC.
My point is we don't know if any of the 3 backups could take a similar path with reps and experience.

[MrGoodKat]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

[EastslopeCat]

If Jordan Reed continues to develop he certainly has the size to be a McCutcheon type receiver. But does he have the hands and the ability to body up against the defender is the question.

[MrGoodKat]

If Jordan Reed continues to develop he certainly has the size to be a McCutcheon type receiver. But does he have the hands and the ability to body up against the defender is the question.

He's another one of these "project" type players that, while he could work out, I wouldn't count on.

[KIX]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

Dowler, Steel and Woods should be starting WRs.

[VimSince03]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

The Coon slander!

[MrGoodKat]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

Dowler, Steel and Woods should be starting WRs.

They’ll be the top 3 for sure. I just think they will look for someone with size to be a true X and that guy will technically be the “starter” on the 2-Deep in that role.

[MrGoodKat]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

The Coon slander!

I’d love it. I’ve just never gotten the sense that they like him for a role that big. Do you?

[kwcat]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

The Coon slander!

Coon’s good. I am surprised we don’t see more of him.
Jared White
George Helms had a carry or two in one game and looked good. I thought only time I saw him.

[catzz]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

I like your list and effort. But leaving Coon and Woods off your list!? Lost credibility with my 9 year old… We have a frosh WR that will play next year.

[catzz]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

The Coon slander!

I’d love it. I’ve just never gotten the sense that they like him for a role that big. Do you?

This year was different. We didn’t have to dig 6 deep for RB’s as our top two stayed healthy. Unlike years prior.

[grizzh8r]

Here's my wild guess.

QB: Lamson, Duchien

RB: Jones, ???

WR: Dowler, Mady

WR: Steel, Woods

WR: ???, Hendrick

TE: Lencioni, Schlepp

LT: Zimmer, Thornton

LG: Rollins, Noble

OC: Mastel, Kaplan

RG: Carr, Winters

RT: Fleischmann, Ezekiel

DE: Crews, Brock

DT: Marsh, Asuega

DT: Black, Sharbono

DE: Solano, ???

LB: Grebe, Daily

LB: Taylor, Ahrens

CB: Carr, ???

CB: Boyd, ???

NB: Gray, Meredith

SAF: Dowler, Petre

SAF: Uluilakepa, Dolan

This highlights for me where I think we could use transfer help.

At RB, I'm not sure who they currently have who could inherit Davis' role. Breslin's name comes up and that would be great, but if he is supposed to have such a large share of the backfield next season, I would have expected him to receive a carry in 2025. Maybe someone will surprise, but I look for a transfer at RB.

At WR, they're in great shape but they would do well to add some size. They seem to value that role on the roster, as we saw with Alexander last year and King more recently. Javonte was the only guy left on the roster who fits the mold and he transferred out.

At DE, I'm open to one of the veterans or redshirts seizing the role (Vigen, Frederickson, Downing) or one of the linebackers changing positions (I think Grebe is best suited to the move), but I'm not really counting on any of that. The Cats both rotate the DL a lot and use their ends inside on passing downs to the point that if they added a transfer AND someone on the roster stepped up, they would easily be able to use everyone.

At CB, there are a few possibilities that occur to me but none of them seem super likely: Gray moving to boundary corner, Thomas moving outside, or Coleman being ready for a major role. But to this point, Gray has been a great nickel (exclusively), Thomas has only been a safety, and Coleman didn't see the field at all (to my knowledge) in 2025. So I'm operating under the assumption that they will need to add one or two to the mix. They have the opposite problem at NB and SAF, where there are more great options than one can fit on a 2-Deep.

The Coon slander!

I’d love it. I’ve just never gotten the sense that they like him for a role that big. Do you?

This year was different. We didn’t have to dig 6 deep for RB’s as our top two stayed healthy. Unlike years prior.

Like that year Elijah Elliot was seemingly the only healthy running back for half the season? Was that 2022?

[tdub]

Like that year Elijah Elliot was seemingly the only healthy running back for half the season? Was that 2022?

Yep, that was 2022. My first Bobcat away game I have gotten to go to at EWU, where Tommy went out of the game with a concussion. Elliot had a big game and I was fortunate enough to be sitting by his family and got to watch them be so happy that he went off that game.

Funny story unrelated to the RB discussion…it was also the game where EWU pulled the little kid cheerleader stunt on the visitor sideline. All of the oblivious helicopter moms, with cellphone video rolling, crammed the walk way and stood right in front of the Bobcat section. Total face-palm moment from EWU event planning. What could go wrong?

[tdub]

I’m most excited for an expanded Colson Coon role in the backfield. I think he’s the Julius-type guy that steps in. Every carry he had, it always seemed like he was getting more yards than what my eyes would tell me he ‘should’ on the play. Tough runner that is hard to bring down on first contact. Like someone said above, I think he was one injury away from a much bigger role this past season. But fortunately for everyone that injury never happened.

[SparkCat]

I’m most excited for an expanded Colson Coon role in the backfield. I think he’s the Julius-type guy that steps in. Every carry he had, it always seemed like he was getting more yards than what my eyes would tell me he ‘should’ on the play. Tough runner that is hard to bring down on first contact. Like someone said above, I think he was one injury away from a much bigger role this past season. But fortunately for everyone that injury never happened.

I’m pumped to see Coon get reps back there. Despite not being the biggest dude, he punishes tacklers. It’s hard to describe Coon’s style but he’s the type of dude that just emerges from a large mass of tacklers with his feet still turning. I also have wondered how Valcin’s skills would actually translate to being a RB, I know that’s a big ‘what if’ it’s just crazy the amount of depth in talent this team has.

[Camo_Cat]

I’m most excited for an expanded Colson Coon role in the backfield. I think he’s the Julius-type guy that steps in. Every carry he had, it always seemed like he was getting more yards than what my eyes would tell me he ‘should’ on the play. Tough runner that is hard to bring down on first contact. Like someone said above, I think he was one injury away from a much bigger role this past season. But fortunately for everyone that injury never happened.

I’m pumped to see Coon get reps back there. Despite not being the biggest dude, he punishes tacklers. It’s hard to describe Coon’s style but he’s the type of dude that just emerges from a large mass of tacklers with his feet still turning. I also have wondered how Valcin’s skills would actually translate to being a RB, I know that’s a big ‘what if’ it’s just crazy the amount of depth in talent this team has.

Love that we have so much depth still in the backfield. Assuming that Jared White returns, we have three strong, proven ball carriers. I will be watching closely to see if Malachi Claunch emerges during spring and fall drills. Big, strong, fast kid from West who had a great senior year in high school. Heard he performed well in camp, but hard to crack the lineup we already had in place. I assume he red-shirted this year??