Freshmen you think will see the field in 2016?
Rashan Gary, LaVert Hill, David Long, Devin Bush Jr., Eddie McDoom, Nate Johnson.
Redshirt everyone else, do not waste them for special teams.
Gotta get some CBs going given our entire starting secondary may not be back in 2017 (thanks Hoke).
I'm really interested to see takes on this.
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Along with those above, I was thinking this young man, based on his skill set will find PT if he does the things coach talked about yesterday. Young man is just so damn talented in so many areas. I like this 3 star.
Yep, he was the guy I was thinking would play. I can't get that highlight of him scooping up the running back and slamming him to the turf. I can't wait to see this kid on the field.
I think we see Kingston Davis before we see Walker.
WD has 6 freshmen playing. I'll predict 14.
I don't know about the rest, but I'll add Brandon Peters to the list.
Khaleke Hudson. Need to get some players experience at safety, given that Kinnel is the only player with any experience coming back next year. Hudson seems like the most likely candidate.
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There's fifth-year senior fullback Bobby Henderson, who hasn't played yet but probably will. He is the classic FB that Poggi and Hill are not, or at least were not last year.
I was gonna put him on that list but.......
J. Jones! I heard she is missed back there. My class was the last one to graduaute with her there.
And thank you!
Mitchell might be in the doghouse this year. I wouldn't mind redshirting him and getting him more work on catching. I think he might be one of those people that will be getting reps at safety during bowl practices
1) Rashan Gary
2) Rashan Gary
3) RASHAN FRIGGIN GARY
*does a victory dance*
Gary will see the field, and probably even start by some point, barring injury.
I would say the corners, like Long and Hill, will see some significant snaps as well. they've got to get ready to take over after a mass exodus this year.
Hudson will play, if he truly is Peppers' heir apparent. The wideouts will play too, because after Chesson and Darboh leave, there's a lot of of unprovens.
Bush will play, not just because he's good enough, but because we need him now. Thankfully he was one of the early enrollees so he's got some practice time under his belt.
Finally, I think Walker will play some scattered snaps, but he could probably take a redshirt because there's quite a bit of depth in front of him right now. But hey, if he gives us a chance to win, let him play.
Hopefully everyone else redshirts.
Play- Gary, Hudson, Bush, Mbem-Bosse, McDoom, Johnson, Kemp,
Strictly S/T- Nordin, McKeon, Bredesen, Long
Bredeson on ST?! That's not such a good idea. Very rarely should OL not redshirt unless they're starting material.
Absolutely right. Bredeson may very well get playing time but it will be on the line, if at all.
The suggestion that H would waste a redshirt putting Long exclusively on ST is equally silly. As several have noted, we lose all 3 starters at CB. It won't be a surprise if H decides Long and L Hill need some game experience. It would be shocking if they wasted eligibility on ST without getting game experience on defense.
For Bredeson and Long, if H decided he was desparate for their participation on ST (which is a ludicrous hypothetical) he would be sure to get them game experience at their future positions.
I would take out Johnson and add:
-Bredeson or Onwenu: to start developing some OL depth
-Asiasi: I can see him getting on the field in 2-3 TE Sets
-Crawford: especially since there will be some holes to fill after Chesson/Darboh leave
I'm curious if Harbaugh will try to preserve redshirts or let more freshman get game experience in some of the blowout wins.
I don't think he has the luxury of trying preserve redshirts because of the roster situation in 2017. And as we saw last year with Higdon's limited touches, if you earn the playing time you're gonna get it. He's said something alone these lines before about the only positions he 'likes' to redshirt are OL and QB, because they take more time to develop.
For instance, there was no reason to burn Tyree Kinnel's redshirt. Very little was gained in my opinion. We sacrificed a year of his eligibility for snaps on special teams.
Also, there are concerns about the the inexperience next year but Harbaugh can manage that by giving the 2015 recruits (remember them?) more snaps.
There's no reason to burn through the redshirt of the 2016 class unless they are so exceptional that they simply cannot be denied snaps as a starter or back-up.
I'm with ya, play as many as possible. Especially the WR's and DB's. We essentially return no one with any experience (before this season) in the secondary.
If Drake Harris can add more bulk and stay healthy for a while, I think he can really break out like Burbridge did for MSU last year.
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I think Metellus gets some time at safety. With only Kinnel back next year, that position needs help. Hudson will certainly play, but as a safety or Peppers-esque HSP? I also think that one of the freshmen WR's will move to safety, but would probably RS as he wouldn't be as ready as Metellus should be this year.
Didn't really think Metellus would be ready to play, but you're right we absolutely need more experience at that position. I'm thinking Keith Washington might also switch to safety b/c of depth concerns. That is unless he breaks out as a must be candidate for CB, but considering the depth in front of him is at least Lewis, Stribling, Clark, and Watson, and Long and Hill coming in, probably not.
Gary obviously
I could see 2 receivers getting playing time. I wonder if anyone could challenge Perry for the starting slot role later in the season...? although he looked like he made a lot of headway towards the end of last season.
Maybe some reps for Crawford, Mitchell or McDoom/Johnson
Hudson at S, special teams
Maybe Bush Jr and either Long or Hill at CB at some point.
I'm not so sure about Walker. Obviously depends on health, Isaac's status with the staff and the growth of Higdon. I wouldn't be shocked either way if he gets some PT or redshirts.
Nobody said Wheatley yet? I thought he was big-time in spring ball, no? I'm excited about he and Gentry continuing where Funchess left off in that they are all unusally big guys that often look "wrong" when moving around the field the way they do for their size.
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Makes sense - thanks for the clarification. I'm not sure I realized he was a RS anyway.
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