BOL Round Table

Say what you think is right. I want you to tell us the truth. If we have weak link like LBs that are not as talented as they want I want to hear it. This is in no way a flame at all I want to truth even if people may not want to hear. It. You guys are the best in the business and have great connections.

Who do you think will be those guys that will be the LBs and DL that the coaches want for upgrading? Whether that be someone on the team stepping up or a recruit coming in?

Thanks Lucky. Remember don't shy away from telling the truth that is what I want even if the fan in me may not agree with you at first I am sure I will agree later in the season.

Agree 100%. This was exposed the last two games. But with all of our great recruiting classes, why? Is the talent not being evaluated correctly? How does Lsu seem to get d lineman year after year that are unreal and true pass rushers?

Last year's defense was Big and Fast -- this year's defense is Big.

I assume this coach was talking about our current LB's that are playing (minus Duvall And Mosely) and not the younger guys coming up like Ragland, Hayes, etc.?

Some have said Lake can be the next nose guard. He's seems to have the size an mobility, but just from what I've saw he obviously needs work technically and get a little more mean streak. And you're right, our success in a Saban 3-4 defense starts at the NG position. He has to be a toad, one that can not only take on two blockers, but stymie them. That man must require two blockers every play for us to be successful. Williams, in my opinion, even with his great strength is a tweener in our system. Or honestly may be more suited at DE.

We're having hard time getting pressure without blitzing and good QB's are taking advantages of the open spaces. And Lucky, is it just me or is our timing off somewhat on when we blitz? We just don't seem to disguise it like normal. Also, Fanning's measurables would make one think he would end up being a good rusher.

We're built to stop the run, but the last two games I don't think we've been great at the point of attack. Sometimes our DL, including Williams are getting drove off the ball three to four yds. And obviously teams are taking advantage of mismatches with our LB's who are not named Mosely. And he didn't look great at times yesterday in containment.

It's hard to get a team up every week, especially late in the year. Especially the younger guys who tend to lose focus sometimes. Older guys know this could be/is their last shot, have been through the grind before, and understand what it takes. A lot of times it takes losing a game like this (or SC in 2010) for the younger guys to wake up. Barrett said it best last night (Chris' article) when he said we forget we're not better, but win because of being more prepared and working harder. (or something to that effect)

Anyway, just curious to what you thought. I know you're busy wit the leaves.......

As good as Manziel is (and he is good), Texas A&M's offense is going to really miss those two big Offensive Tackles. As you saw yesterday, Manziel can get to and around the edge anytime he wants to or needs to right now. With mediocre protection, especially on the perimeter, Manziel may look a lot more human in 2013.

Beat me to it. RTR.

I think Tyler Hayes is the next CJ Mosley. Noy big but Super quick and makes plays. We will see.