ATL: Above the Line Watch: 2020

[JJacket]

Opponents don’t care dude. Jesus. There’s no competitive advantage to it or everyone would do it.

OMG! Gotta prep for this guy!

 

[JJacket]

I don't think its cute or dumb. I think its pretty smart. Its longer than a depth chart so more players get excited about seeing some playing time and its a little bit more information to clog the scouting reports by the other team. There's no harm in it so not sure why you are so opposed to it.

Players probably know who is starting and who is gonna play

 

[Diseqc]

Okay.

You really think a P5 level coordinator can’t figure out who is the real starter after one game. So maybe we fool FSU for a few plays, but it’s not like Paterdude changes his offense based on personnel. So what does it matter?

 

[gtchief]

the ATL thing...opponents hate it

I really wish Geoff would just issue a damn depth chart. These...games he plays are dumb.

 

[Architorture23]

Meh... it's kinda dumb. I don't think it matters much to another team. If we had a better/more clear frontline of players there would be no mystery about who is starting. And even this, it really only matters about 1 position... QB.

 

[Diseqc]

No proof that actual opponents hate it was provided

 

[ElCidBUZZingFAN]

I don't think its cute or dumb. I think its pretty smart. Its longer than a depth chart so more players get excited about seeing some playing time and its a little bit more information to clog the scouting reports by the other team. There's no harm in it so not sure why you are so opposed to it.

Cause everyone, even our own players, know who’s with the 1s and who isn’t. It’s a worthless gimmick.

 

[gtGreg768b]

Cause everyone, even our own players, know who’s with the 1s and who isn’t. It’s a worthless gimmick.

You guys should drink some juice

 

[BeerNutts]

BJS nowhere to be seen since he asked to switch to RB. That's a lot of talent to never see the field...

 

[Jacketeer]

BJS nowhere to be seen since he asked to switch to RB. That's a lot of talent to never see the field...

Hindsight is 20/20, but I don't think that was wise. LB is probably our thinnest position and RB our strongest, so I don't get it.

Same thing with Charlie Thomas. Why take our best playmaking LB and the only real force in our front 7 last year(Charlie) and move him to DB when we already have a plethora of DBs searching for playing time?

 

[Jacketeer]

I know I just posted about it^ but man, that LB depth(or lack of) is very scary.

 

[RussianOffense]

Does injury make someone BTL? That could explain a few of the missing.

One thing I noticed is Juanyeh Thomas not doing punt returns anymore. He had a few fumbles doing it, so not surprised.

 

[The Champ]

Hindsight is 20/20, but I don't think that was wise. LB is probably our thinnest position, and RB our strongest, so I don't get it.

Same thing with Charlie Thomas. Why take our best playmaking LB and the only real force in our front 7 last year(Charlie) and move him to DB when we already have a plethora of DBs searching for playing time?

Bruce didn’t want to play there, that’s why they moved him. We’re better off with Howard there anyway, I think. He’s a little more explosive/athletic.

The Charlie Thomas thing confuses me, though I think he’ll be used more of a box safety/flexible linebacker type anyway so it may not matter. He’ll have a little more freedom to roam, and it won’t burn us as much when he gets out of position.

 

[Architorture23]

Hindsight is 20/20, but I don't think that was wise. LB is probably our thinnest position, and RB our strongest, so I don't get it.

Same thing with Charlie Thomas. Why take our best playmaking LB and the only real force in our front 7 last year(Charlie) and move him to DB when we already have a plethora of DBs searching for playing time?

Charlie is at Nickel and will see the field a lot like he would have at LB. He is the more physical, run stopping nickel as opposed to some others who will be more in passing downs. Quez and Demetrius will be quite good at WILL and Quez can also play the Mike. Jerry will also get PT at Will.

 

[OptionsJacket]

Same thing with Charlie Thomas. Why take our best playmaking LB and the only real force in our front 7 last year(Charlie) and move him to DB when we already have a plethora of DBs searching for playing time?

He's listed as 6'2 210. Seems appropriate for nickel.

 

[Chattanooga Jacket]

I really wish Geoff would just issue a damn depth chart. These cute little “effort based” games he plays are dumb.

I like it because it probably helps ensure a higher level of competition up until game day.

 

[GoGATech]

He's listed as 6'2 210. Seems appropriate for nickel.

Yeah Charlie has had a hard time putting on weight and is undersized for an every down LB. Makes sense to slide him to Nickel.

 

[smokey_wasp]

I know I just posted about it^ but man, that LB depth(or lack of) is very scary.

Might not take long for Meiguez and/or Franks to work their way onto the ATL

 

[knoxjacket]

I hope and pray Howard can beat a block on a blitz. Watching a certain LB get stood up every time he slowly blitzes is depressing.

 

[originalwombat]

You really think a P5 level coordinator can’t figure out who is the real starter after one game. So maybe we fool FSU for a few plays, but it’s not like Paterdude changes his offense based on personnel. So what does it matter?

I seriously doubt who Tech is starting at RG factors into their strategy.

But seriously, what's the story on a kicker? Two of the three listed have no picture or bio on RR.com. Any word coming out of practice?