🏈 Should Demarco Hellams start over Daniel Wright?

[BetyoursoulBamaisbetterthanyou]

When he comes in relief for Weight, he always seems to do a good job. Gets to the ball quickly and plays fundamentally sound, and tackles well. Wright can be inconsistent and often takes high risks, going for picks on throws he probably shouldn't, this has resulted in him getting burned quite a bit.

Hellams added another solid night with 8 tackles last night and has a high ceiling. Think the competition for first team reps is heating up between these two? D seems to perform better statistically when Hellams is in.

 

[Justneedme81]

No. Wright will be a starter.

 

[OldPlayer]

We see a very small portion of what goes into the decision to play Wright over Hellams. I think CNS knows what he's doing.

 

[rick4bama]

I can't see Wight losing his playing time.

 

[Crtuneman]

I say yes. Wright gets beat consistently and has terrible instincts. I don't understand how he won starting job. He's the one who got beat Saturday on LSU's first TD.

 

[Elderfalsedemigod]

Thankful that UA has a coaching staff to make these decisions

 

[OldPlayer]

I say yes. Wright gets beat consistently and has terrible instincts. I don't understand how he won starting job. He's the one who got beat Saturday on LSU's first TD.

Communication error. The corner blitz was called off but the communication didn't get the message across. That left the receiver wide open.

 

[mando]

Wright has improved as the season has gone on. As OldPlayer is pointing out it is not always the root cause we see with our eyes. Maybe Wright did exactly what the call he received requested that he do but the right call did not get to him. On the screen it looks like a bust by Wright. No idea if this is the case but the coaches know. I will trust what they are seeing in practice. Now if Hellams performs when he gets in the game it certainly gives the staff another data point to consider.

 

[Secondand26]

Wright has improved as the season has gone on. As OldPlayer is pointing out it is not always the root cause we see with our eyes. Maybe Wright did exactly what the call he received requested that he do but the right call did not get to him. On the screen it looks like a bust by Wright. No idea if this is the case but the coaches know. I will trust what they are seeing in practice. Now if Hellams performs when he gets in the game it certainly gives the staff another data point to consider.

According to Coach Saban, Jobe was designated for the corner blitz. LSU changed formations & sideline called the blitz off. The message never got to Jobe & he blitzed leaving the receiver free. Apparently Wright took the back out of the backfield (which must have been his assignment because coach didn't go bat shit).

Just as OldPlayer stated.

 

[Tidestalker]

If/When there's a big play or blown coverage, there seems to be 1 guy always involved. It ain't Hellams...

D is playing well, tough to make a change. Great coaches figure it out, as CNS will.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

I think the question should be... Should we decide if Helms starts over Wright?

I get the point of thread discussions but we are way out of the know to make this call...

 

[Tidestalker]

I think the question should be... Should we decide if Helms starts over Wright?

I get the point of thread discussions but we are way out of the know to make this call...

Speak for yourself....

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Well...he will in first half in next game...targeting....but...
Have seen a bunch others more severe that Wrights not called...

 

[OldPlayer]

Well...he will in first half in next game...targeting....but...
Have seen a bunch others more severe that Wrights not called...

I thought he was convicted in the first half. That means he'll be available at kickoff.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

I like Hellams' aggressiveness in tackling. He brings it.

 

[Tidestalker]

I like Hellams' aggressiveness in tackling. He brings it.

He plays with an edge, on an edge... I can see him taking a personal foul or two before he "learns" how to manage that.

Eddie Jackson had that same type of aggression. He was always in the mix

 

[94 Grad]

Well...he will in first half in next game...targeting....but...
Have seen a bunch others more severe that Wrights not called...

Wright won’t miss any time next game for the target call... it was in the 2nd quarter, not the 3rd or 4th.

 

[Justneedme81]

I say yes. Wright gets beat consistently and has terrible instincts. I don't understand how he won starting job. He's the one who got beat Saturday on LSU's first TD.

He makes bonehead decisions, but overall he has done solid job. He made several plays throughout the year. His maturity is the issue. He's getting better.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Wright won’t miss any time next game for the target call... it was in the 2nd quarter, not the 3rd or 4th.

My bad....to many budlights to remember much...and to slow a game with massive long commercials

 

[ElephantStomp]

No. There’s a reason he isn’t starting and Wright is.