Injury Updates

[4KornerKat]

Seems promising on Provience/Schlepp

[coloradocat]

Seems promising on Provience/Schlepp

Wonder if "everyone" also includes Taki.

[JoeCatsJoe]

Is WR Trimble injured this year? I looked through the thread and didn’t see any mention of him being out. I have not noticed him on the field at all

Too many WRs above him on the depth chart. He is solid, though.

Why can’t he play over King? What in the world has King done to earn playing time, other than being tall?

Could come down to blocking or as simple as being a decoy. King has flashed in practice but has not translated into the field yet part of that might be Lamsons vision which maybe seems to be getting better?

Fair point, perhaps that size is valuable on the outside as a blocker. And to my eye, Lamson sees King. King just drops the ball.

Early on Lamson was not seeing King at all wide open. King‘s hands have not been consistently good. Hopefully he figures that out soon.

I’ll take your word for it. I’m not a “football guy” by any means, so I’m not breaking that stuff down. Glad there are people that do know what’s going on so I can be educated.

[MountainCat]

I feel like the receiver picture may be starting to come into focus for Sterbick now. Taco is, well, Taco. Total Swiss Army knife. Woods and Steel are suddenly showing out and seem to be very versatile and reliable, they catch whatever comes their way most of the time and are both a legit threat on every route they run. King is the X-factor to me. He seems like the deep ball down the sideline 50-50 guy, but does not appear to be the tight spaces type of player.

I feel like Steel and Woods are starting to take some defensive attention and pressure off of Taco since they are both major receiving threats and it’s opening up the passing game for everyone. For Sterbick, having several home run types on the field at the same time has to create opportunity and an ideal situation.

A quarterback who seems to be improving with each game, 3-4 dangerous receivers, and multiple great running backs are going to be hard to defend for any defense.

[tetoncat]

Is WR Trimble injured this year? I looked through the thread and didn’t see any mention of him being out. I have not noticed him on the field at all

Too many WRs above him on the depth chart. He is solid, though.

Why can’t he play over King? What in the world has King done to earn playing time, other than being tall?

Trimble hasn't played much since his key fumble in the SDSU game that ended an MSU drive in SDSU territory. You'd have to ask the coaches why he doesn't play over King, but they see a lot more of these guys in practice than we do.

Of course you’re right, and even if I saw him plenty in practice, I don’t know what I’m looking at the same way the coaches do. Perhaps they value ball security higher than actually catching the ball. How many drops equals a fumble? Not sure. They have their own formula no doubt. I just remember Trimble filling in well for Taco awhile back, and being excited about him moving forward. Now, there’s a guy ahead of him that seems to be struggling to hang on to passes, and it feels like it should be an opportunity for Trimble.

Not sure Trimble would be Kings backup some of WR can play other spots but some others skill fits 1 better.

[tetoncat]

I feel like the receiver picture may be starting to come into focus for Sterbick now. Taco is, well, Taco. Total Swiss Army knife. Woods and Steel are suddenly showing out and seem to be very versatile and reliable, they catch whatever comes their way most of the time and are both a legit threat on every route they run. King is the X-factor to me. He seems like the deep ball down the sideline 50-50 guy, but does not appear to be the tight spaces type of player.

I feel like Steel and Woods are starting to take some defensive attention and pressure off of Taco since they are both major receiving threats and it’s opening up the passing game for everyone. For Sterbick, having several home run types on the field at the same time has to create opportunity and an ideal situation.

A quarterback who seems to be improving with each game, 3-4 dangerous receivers, and multiple great running backs are going to be hard to defend for any defense.

And throw in the TEs when all healthy. I am still waiting for Long to break out. Heard a lot about him but has only had a few big plays so far.

[VimSince03]

I feel like the receiver picture may be starting to come into focus for Sterbick now. Taco is, well, Taco. Total Swiss Army knife. Woods and Steel are suddenly showing out and seem to be very versatile and reliable, they catch whatever comes their way most of the time and are both a legit threat on every route they run. King is the X-factor to me. He seems like the deep ball down the sideline 50-50 guy, but does not appear to be the tight spaces type of player.

I feel like Steel and Woods are starting to take some defensive attention and pressure off of Taco since they are both major receiving threats and it’s opening up the passing game for everyone. For Sterbick, having several home run types on the field at the same time has to create opportunity and an ideal situation.

A quarterback who seems to be improving with each game, 3-4 dangerous receivers, and multiple great running backs are going to be hard to defend for any defense.

And throw in the TEs when all healthy. I am still waiting for Long to break out. Heard a lot about him but has only had a few big plays so far.

Haven't been impressed so far but its early I guess. Heard he ran well but all I've seen is him catch the ball and act like a newborn giraffe figuring out how to put one foot in front of the other. I also don't like drops and its even more weird when it comes from a great contested catch receiver like Chris. If Tommy was still throwing those back shoulder fades, Chris would've been a popular target so far this year.

Chris please go prove me wrong.

[VimSince03]

Is WR Trimble injured this year? I looked through the thread and didn’t see any mention of him being out. I have not noticed him on the field at all

Too many WRs above him on the depth chart. He is solid, though.

Why can’t he play over King? What in the world has King done to earn playing time, other than being tall?

Trimble hasn't played much since his key fumble in the SDSU game that ended an MSU drive in SDSU territory. You'd have to ask the coaches why he doesn't play over King, but they see a lot more of these guys in practice than we do.

Of course you’re right, and even if I saw him plenty in practice, I don’t know what I’m looking at the same way the coaches do. Perhaps they value ball security higher than actually catching the ball. How many drops equals a fumble? Not sure. They have their own formula no doubt. I just remember Trimble filling in well for Taco awhile back, and being excited about him moving forward. Now, there’s a guy ahead of him that seems to be struggling to hang on to passes, and it feels like it should be an opportunity for Trimble.

Not sure Trimble would be Kings backup some of WR can play other spots but some others skill fits 1 better.

Trimble is technically King's backup on the depth chart.

Ryan doesn't get enough credit for his blocking but I'd argue he's one of our best blocking WRs on the perimeter. That matters big time.

[tetoncat]

I feel like the receiver picture may be starting to come into focus for Sterbick now. Taco is, well, Taco. Total Swiss Army knife. Woods and Steel are suddenly showing out and seem to be very versatile and reliable, they catch whatever comes their way most of the time and are both a legit threat on every route they run. King is the X-factor to me. He seems like the deep ball down the sideline 50-50 guy, but does not appear to be the tight spaces type of player.

I feel like Steel and Woods are starting to take some defensive attention and pressure off of Taco since they are both major receiving threats and it’s opening up the passing game for everyone. For Sterbick, having several home run types on the field at the same time has to create opportunity and an ideal situation.

A quarterback who seems to be improving with each game, 3-4 dangerous receivers, and multiple great running backs are going to be hard to defend for any defense.

And throw in the TEs when all healthy. I am still waiting for Long to break out. Heard a lot about him but has only had a few big plays so far.

Haven't been impressed so far but its early I guess. Heard he ran well but all I've seen is him catch the ball and act like a newborn giraffe figuring out how to put one foot in front of the other. I also don't like drops and its even more weird when it comes from a great contested catch receiver like Chris. If Tommy was still throwing those back shoulder fades, Chris would've been a popular target so far this year.

Chris please go prove me wrong.

I laughed because that is exactly how I have described him after a couple catches. Thought it was sure td and he just couldn't get his steps. Seems like a long strider that struggles to change the pace needed to switch directions or change speeds?

[KIX]

Is WR Trimble injured this year? I looked through the thread and didn’t see any mention of him being out. I have not noticed him on the field at all

Too many WRs above him on the depth chart. He is solid, though.

Why can’t he play over King? What in the world has King done to earn playing time, other than being tall?

Could come down to blocking or as simple as being a decoy. King has flashed in practice but has not translated into the field yet part of that might be Lamsons vision which maybe seems to be getting better?

Fair point, perhaps that size is valuable on the outside as a blocker. And to my eye, Lamson sees King. King just drops the ball.

Early on Lamson was not seeing King at all wide open. King‘s hands have not been consistently good. Hopefully he figures that out soon.

Watching the NAU game Chris Long was not impressive. He has dropped alot of passes since returning.

[PapaG]

JJ Dolan traveled to Flagstaff and dressed but didn’t play with a bad ankle he dinged against EWU.

[technoCat]

Is WR Trimble injured this year? I looked through the thread and didn’t see any mention of him being out. I have not noticed him on the field at all

Too many WRs above him on the depth chart. He is solid, though.

Why can’t he play over King? What in the world has King done to earn playing time, other than being tall?

Could come down to blocking or as simple as being a decoy. King has flashed in practice but has not translated into the field yet part of that might be Lamsons vision which maybe seems to be getting better?

Fair point, perhaps that size is valuable on the outside as a blocker. And to my eye, Lamson sees King. King just drops the ball.

Early on Lamson was not seeing King at all wide open. King‘s hands have not been consistently good. Hopefully he figures that out soon.

Watching the NAU game Chris Long was not impressive. He has dropped alot of passes since returning.

Has Ryan King dropped a bunch of passes? Are you sure you aren't mixing up 5 and 9? I only remember the drop on the slant at NAU.

Long wouldn't be disappointing if we hadn't heard all offseason how he catches everything. Really hope we can get both those guys dialed in because 5 credible WRs alongside our TEs and RBs would make the pass game extremely dynamic.

[kwcat]

Is WR Trimble injured this year? I looked through the thread and didn’t see any mention of him being out. I have not noticed him on the field at all

Too many WRs above him on the depth chart. He is solid, though.

Why can’t he play over King? What in the world has King done to earn playing time, other than being tall?

Could come down to blocking or as simple as being a decoy. King has flashed in practice but has not translated into the field yet part of that might be Lamsons vision which maybe seems to be getting better?

Fair point, perhaps that size is valuable on the outside as a blocker. And to my eye, Lamson sees King. King just drops the ball.

Early on Lamson was not seeing King at all wide open. King‘s hands have not been consistently good. Hopefully he figures that out soon.

Watching the NAU game Chris Long was not impressive. He has dropped alot of passes since returning.

Has Ryan King dropped a bunch of passes? Are you sure you aren't mixing up 5 and 9? I only remember the drop on the slant at NAU.

Long wouldn't be disappointing if we hadn't heard all offseason how he catches everything. Really hope we can get both those guys dialed in because 5 credible WRs alongside our TEs and RBs would make the pass game extremely dynamic.

I was commenting on the other posters comment. However, number nine has dropped some critical passes. I still think he’s a good receiver, but he, along with others, have all had some critical drops. I need to get closer to perfect by our standards! Lol. Number nine has also been overlooked on check downs earlier in the season, but Justin seems to be finding him now.

[CATSJUNKIE]

Any opinions on linebacker situation once Daly comes back possibly this week? Starters? Rotation? Not sure it's advantageous to rotate 5 linebackers in Grebe, Taylor, Daly, Krahe, and Ahrens. Depth is always good going into the playoffs but I guess we will see.

[KIX]

Seems promising on Provience/Schlepp

I'll be completely surprised if either Schlepp or Provience are suited up.

[KIX]

Is WR Trimble injured this year? I looked through the thread and didn’t see any mention of him being out. I have not noticed him on the field at all

Too many WRs above him on the depth chart. He is solid, though.

Why can’t he play over King? What in the world has King done to earn playing time, other than being tall?

Could come down to blocking or as simple as being a decoy. King has flashed in practice but has not translated into the field yet part of that might be Lamsons vision which maybe seems to be getting better?

Fair point, perhaps that size is valuable on the outside as a blocker. And to my eye, Lamson sees King. King just drops the ball.

Early on Lamson was not seeing King at all wide open. King‘s hands have not been consistently good. Hopefully he figures that out soon.

Watching the NAU game Chris Long was not impressive. He has dropped alot of passes since returning.

Has Ryan King dropped a bunch of passes? Are you sure you aren't mixing up 5 and 9? I only remember the drop on the slant at NAU.

Long wouldn't be disappointing if we hadn't heard all offseason how he catches everything. Really hope we can get both those guys dialed in because 5 credible WRs alongside our TEs and RBs would make the pass game extremely dynamic.

I was commenting on the other posters comment. However, number nine has dropped some critical passes. I still think he’s a good receiver, but he, along with others, have all had some critical drops. I need to get closer to perfect by our standards! Lol. Number nine has also been overlooked on check downs earlier in the season, but Justin seems to be finding him now.

JMO, but I'd have the WR depth at something like Taco, Steel, Woods, King, Trimble/Long.

[94VegasCat]

Any opinions on linebacker situation once Daly comes back possibly this week? Starters? Rotation? Not sure it's advantageous to rotate 5 linebackers in Grebe, Taylor, Daly, Krahe, and Ahrens. Depth is always good going into the playoffs but I guess we will see.

Is Taylor fast enough to play Nickle? Put Daily and Grebe at LB? mostly a joke but the depth that’s been built this first half of the season will pay off in December.

[tetoncat]

Any opinions on linebacker situation once Daly comes back possibly this week? Starters? Rotation? Not sure it's advantageous to rotate 5 linebackers in Grebe, Taylor, Daly, Krahe, and Ahrens. Depth is always good going into the playoffs but I guess we will see.

Is Taylor fast enough to play Nickle? Put Daily and Grebe at LB? mostly a joke but the depth that’s been built this first half of the season will pay off in December.

Gray is a very good nickle. Last year we rarely too starting LB off the field. I love the rotation this year and this will add 1 more but likely Ahrens or Krahe lose reps.

[94VegasCat]

Any opinions on linebacker situation once Daly comes back possibly this week? Starters? Rotation? Not sure it's advantageous to rotate 5 linebackers in Grebe, Taylor, Daly, Krahe, and Ahrens. Depth is always good going into the playoffs but I guess we will see.

Is Taylor fast enough to play Nickle? Put Daily and Grebe at LB? mostly a joke but the depth that’s been built this first half of the season will pay off in December.

Gray is a very good nickle. Last year we rarely too starting LB off the field. I love the rotation this year and this will add 1 more but likely Ahrens or Krahe lose reps.

I wasn’t questioning Grays ability. More of who sits to keep Taylor on the field line if thinking. Depth is great!!

[BelligerentBobcat]

Any opinions on linebacker situation once Daly comes back possibly this week? Starters? Rotation? Not sure it's advantageous to rotate 5 linebackers in Grebe, Taylor, Daly, Krahe, and Ahrens. Depth is always good going into the playoffs but I guess we will see.

Is Taylor fast enough to play Nickle? Put Daily and Grebe at LB? mostly a joke but the depth that’s been built this first half of the season will pay off in December.

Gray is a very good nickle. Last year we rarely too starting LB off the field. I love the rotation this year and this will add 1 more but likely Ahrens or Krahe lose reps.

I wasn’t questioning Grays ability. More of who sits to keep Taylor on the field line if thinking. Depth is great!!

Like the above poster said, probably Ahrens and Krahe see less reps, and I’d guess that Grebe and Daily split their reps so that Taylor can play more. I’ve never seen a Bobcat team have this much depth at this many positions on defense. It’s crazy.