Post-Spring Depth Chart

[CelticCat]

Not a ton of surprises, but some things of note for sure:

[CelticCat]

So are we running a 4-2-5 where the "OB" is cycled between Tyrel Thomas and Gildman depending on situation?

[bobcat99]

So are we running a 4-2-5 where the "OB" is cycled between Tyrel Thomas and Gildman depending on situation?

That’s what it looks like to me?

Maybe they’re finally wising up and calling the sub package the base defense like they should. I dunno.

Be interesting to see how they do against the run. Small DL. Need some transfers, I think.

I thought Nuanez said Bauman is the #2? Maybe he’s hurt. Props to Elliot for getting the #2 spot. He’s been very good. OL will dominate. I expect we’ll see Ryan Lonergan show up at some point too. TE is just a really hard position for young players to step right into.

[bobcat99]

Also, curses to whoever took a picture of the computer screen instead of screen shotting like a normal person. It’s 2021 dammit.

[AFCAT]

James Campbell! I'm happy for that guy. I heard he was doing well but I didn't know he was the number 1.

[BleedingBLue]

Interesting as noted above about the 4-2-5 look. Kinda scratching my head there honestly. Seems like we want to stop the pass, which in the BSC is great. But come playoff time we have to stop the run.

Also scratching my head about Stewart and Steel being listed as 2s! Willie Patterson is a pass dropping machine.

[AFCAT]

Elijah Elliott is no surprise but I hope the Cats don't lose Hosey to the portal.

[AFCAT]

Interesting as noted above about the 4-2-5 look. Kinda scratching my head there honestly. Seems like we want to stop the pass, which in the BSC is great. But come playoff time we have to stop the run.

Also scratching my head about Stewart and Steel being listed as 2s! Willie Patterson is a pass dropping machine.

Yeah, I love Willie but I didn't see him ahead of Steel.

[Catsrgrood]

Elijah Elliott is no surprise but I hope the Cats don't lose Hosey to the portal.

Agreed. It’s a realistic problem having such a deep, young RB group. Wouldn’t be surprised to lose one or two .

[RobertCats]

is Tyrel Thomas only a Jr?! MSUBobcats.com says Sr and I could have sworn he was.

[VimSince03]

Elijah Elliott is no surprise but I hope the Cats don't lose Hosey to the portal.

I mean...that's just the kind of the way its going to be from now on. I'll have a "way too long" post about what I saw live vs. after I watched it on YouTube from the spring game but RB depth chart after the game looked like this:

1) Isaiah
2) Elijah
3) Jaharie
4) DeMareus
5) Sumner

And I would have no problem with any of those five being the starter.

[coloradocat]

Is Tucker QB2 so that he doesn't transfer or did he show enough on Saturday to jump ahead of an injured Bauman?

Bauman might be young enough and have been given the feeling that he's the future which would lead him to staying no matter what. If Tucker was all the way down to QB3 he'd probably pack his bags and look for a starting role somewhere else. Maybe the coaches did this to keep Tucker on board, especially knowing his offseason history. Or maybe he really is QB2. Check back in a four months for the answer!

[AFCAT]

is Tyrel Thomas only a Jr?! MSUBobcats.com says Sr and I could have sworn he was.

Senior

[AFCAT]

Elijah Elliott is no surprise but I hope the Cats don't lose Hosey to the portal.

I mean...that's just the kind of the way its going to be from now on. I'll have a "way too long" post about what I saw live vs. after I watched it on YouTube from the spring game but RB depth chart after the game looked like this:

1) Isaiah
2) Elijah
3) Jaharie
4) DeMareus
5) Sumner

And I would have no problem with any of those five being the starter.

Yeah, I have a bad feeling the Cats will lose one or two pretty soon. They have Rening and Olivo in the wings too. I guess it's a nice problem to have.

[CelticCat]

Elijah Elliott is no surprise but I hope the Cats don't lose Hosey to the portal.

I mean...that's just the kind of the way its going to be from now on. I'll have a "way too long" post about what I saw live vs. after I watched it on YouTube from the spring game but RB depth chart after the game looked like this:

1) Isaiah
2) Elijah
3) Jaharie
4) DeMareus
5) Sumner

And I would have no problem with any of those five being the starter.

Yeah, I have a bad feeling the Cats will lose one or two pretty soon. They have Rening and Olivo in the wings too. I guess it's a nice problem to have.

Don't forget Joe Olson either who hasn't really had a chance to show what he's got since his nasty injury his senior year at Bozeman High.

[mslacatfan]

Elijah Elliott is no surprise but I hope the Cats don't lose Hosey to the portal.

I mean...that's just the kind of the way its going to be from now on. I'll have a "way too long" post about what I saw live vs. after I watched it on YouTube from the spring game but RB depth chart after the game looked like this:

1) Isaiah
2) Elijah
3) Jaharie
4) DeMareus
5) Sumner

And I would have no problem with any of those five being the starter.

Yeah, I have a bad feeling the Cats will lose one or two pretty soon. They have Rening and Olivo in the wings too. I guess it's a nice problem to have.

And Garrett coon... and Joe Olson.... and probably others I’m missing. The RB room is like 10 deep..... choate was definitely a fan of Running the Football. Haha.

[Catsrgrood]

Is Tucker QB2 so that he doesn't transfer or did he show enough on Saturday to jump ahead of an injured Bauman?

Bauman might be young enough and have been given the feeling that he's the future which would lead him to staying no matter what. If Tucker was all the way down to QB3 he'd probably pack his bags and look for a starting role somewhere else. Maybe the coaches did this to keep Tucker on board, especially knowing his offseason history. Or maybe he really is QB2. Check back in a four months for the answer!

A lot of unknowns there for sure.
Bauman is only 1 year younger than McKay. So if he’s the #2 for the next two years, does he stick around for the chance to start for 1 year?

And Rovig has to be close to graduating by now, even though he’ll be a Jr on the field next year.
Does he just stick it out for another year and get his degree and retire? Does he leave to try and be the guy for 2 years somewhere else, possibly leaving just shy of getting his degree here?
The whole Covid extra year of eligibility thing really makes these situations interesting.

[bobcat99]

Elijah Elliott is no surprise but I hope the Cats don't lose Hosey to the portal.

I mean...that's just the kind of the way its going to be from now on. I'll have a "way too long" post about what I saw live vs. after I watched it on YouTube from the spring game but RB depth chart after the game looked like this:

1) Isaiah
2) Elijah
3) Jaharie
4) DeMareus
5) Sumner

And I would have no problem with any of those five being the starter.

Bring me the long post!

[94VegasCat]

Interesting as noted above about the 4-2-5 look. Kinda scratching my head there honestly. Seems like we want to stop the pass, which in the BSC is great. But come playoff time we have to stop the run.

Also scratching my head about Stewart and Steel being listed as 2s! Willie Patterson is a pass dropping machine.

I have the same thoughts about #86

[BigBruceBaker]

I had no idea we were so old on the d - line. For some reason I thought we were super young up front, I know these guys were more buried on the depth chart, but I'm concerned we are so old and so thin. We probably need 3-4 guys this next year and a couple transfers.