I updated the players listed based on the rosters handed out at the spring game. I didn’t catch who started today (and a handful of players didn’t suit up) so those are still just a WAG. Here are the notable changes:
Aaron Maher was moved to TE.
DE Ronald Ussery is gone. He was the most experience DE returning.
DT Brandon Tuliaupupu is gone. We lose some depth at DT, which is probably why…
Kyle Evanski was moved to DT from OL.
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release on the spring game:
PASSING: Daniel Kniffin 12-21-117-0-1; Nolan Merker 3-4-40-0-0; Alexis Robinson 0-1-0-0-0.
RECEIVING: Jabarri Johnson 5-67; John Cortez 3-26; Jaelin Ratliff 3-17, TD; Nnamdi Agude 1-18; Isaih Hennie 1-12; Damon Jackson 1-8; Jordan Robinson 1-5; Trevor Wright 1-4.
RUSHING: Hunter Rockwell 3-18; Demetrius Warren 3-13; Alexis Robison 1-12; Jeremiah Reddick 5-11, TD; Garrett Steele 1-7; Jordan Robinson 2-minus 1; Isaih Hennie 1-minus 6; Nolan Merker 2-minus 7.
Here is what I recall from the scrimmage. Disclaimer: my breakfast consisted of 5 mimosa’s, 2 bottles of Racer 5 and about 5 Coors Lights so I probably got some players mixed up.
I thought Kniffin looked sharp and he got the most reps. His accuracy is pretty solid, but there were a few drops by the WRs/TEs today. Merker and Robinson only got a few series, Cassel didn’t see the field (not sure if he suited).
I think we will have a void at TE. Cortez had a few drops so I think most of the TE production will come from Sander (who didn’t suit up). A few returning OL starters didn’t suit so the running game struggled. In general I think the offense will be ok so long as turnovers are kept to a minimum (no turnovers today).
The WRs will be fine. Rateliff has been impressive but he had a couple drops. Hennie is going to be a playmaker for this team (he excelled on special teams today).
From what I recall both kickers nailed all their kicks.
Defensively…eh, I don’t really know what to say. They made some plays, got pressure on the QB at times and contained the run. There seems to be a considerable drop off when the bench players got in. The offensive bench moved the ball well against the defensive bench.
I agree with what has been posted about the atmosphere at the spring game. It was well organized and well attended. Herky was there even though it was his birthday and the Hornet Girlz where there handing out rosters. Hornet Club had a tent up. All in all a pretty damn good way to spend a Saturday morning. Sure beat mowing the lawn.
