🏈 Very early start....

[Argo]

How I think the Spring practice looks, starters wise. I'm making this with the assumption that Rolo and Kareem both leave.

Returning Starters
Most likely to start with 1's


QB. Greg McElroy
RB. Mark Ingram
WR. Julio Jones
WR. Marquis Maze
SL. Darius Hanks
TE. M. Williams
LT. James Carpenter
LG. Chance Warmack
C. William Vlachos
RG. Barrett Jones
RT. John Michael Boswell

DE. Marcel Dareus
DT. Josh Chapman
DE. Darington Sentimore
WLB. Nico Johnson
MLB. Don'ta Hightower
SLB. Jerrell Harris
JLB. Courtney Upshaw
CB. B.J. Scott
CB. Dre Kirkpatrick
S. Robbie Green
S. Mark Barron

K. Cade Foster
P. ????

Only two seniors in that group. The battles should be great this spring. Also can't wait to see the young guys battling for 2's.

 

[Bulldozer]

Where does D.J. Fluker fit into this? I was for sure he'd replace someone on the OL or maybe even be in a role similar to what Cody did for us.

 

[Argo]

Fluker has some work to do. He could be a big mover in the spring and compete for a starting spot this fall, but he's gonna have to work for it. I'm not sure he'll move Carpenter out of LT though. He may have to move to RT.

Also, linebacker and cornerback should be a fierce battle. We have a lot of young talented players who will be fighting for positions.

 

[Argo]

Also, for 3 straight season, we've had a freshman linebacker make a huge impact as a starter.

2007 -- R. McClain
2008 -- D. Hightower
2009 -- N. Johnson

We won't have many true freshman LB's on the team this year, but we have a few RS linebackers on the roster for the spring.

Petey Smith (actually grayshirt)
Ed Stinson
Tana Patrick
Jonathan Atchinson

Will be interesting to see if any of those guys can move up to the 1's.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Fluker has some work to do. He could be a big mover in the spring and compete for a starting spot this fall, but he's gonna have to work for it. I'm not sure he'll move Carpenter out of LT though. He may have to move to RT.

Also, linebacker and cornerback should be a fierce battle. We have a lot of young talented players who will be fighting for positions.

Has Fluker been working at guard?

 

[Argo]

Has Fluker been working at guard?

I'm not really sure. All I've heard him mentioned at was tackle.

 

[ElephantStomp]

In the words of our coach "Have to buy into the process...." I think if Fluker works hard and buys into the things the coaches are teaching then he could get in with the 1s, but he has a lot of work to do.

Cory

 

[RollTide1980]

I'm anxious to see if Dre is as good as advertised in the secondary.
I'm also anxious to see if the redshirt and position change for BJ Scott will prove to be a positive.

 

[TidePride50]

Upshaw is going to be a beast next season coming off the edge.

 

[ElephantStomp]

I think Nico is going to be a stud. I am curious about Dre too.

Cory

 

[RollTide1980]

What are the chances of Fulton and Milliner having a partial role in the secondary next season?

Redshirt for one or both, perhaps?

 

[Argo]

What are the chances of Fulton and Milliner having a partial role in the secondary next season?

Redshirt for one or both, perhaps?

With both coming in early and getting spring practice with the team, I say both stand a good chance to get some early playing time. We could see both on special teams this fall.

 

[RollTide1980]

Quick question...since I don't wish to start a fresh thread on the subject...who are the possible candidates to return the ball in the PR/KR game?

-Terry Grant
-Julio Jones
-BJ Scott??
-Dre??

I'm anxious to hear in respect to this arena.

 

[Argo]

Quick question...since I don't wish to start a fresh thread on the subject...who are the possible candidates to return the ball in the PR/KR game?

-Terry Grant
-Julio Jones
-BJ Scott??
-Dre??

I'm anxious to hear in respect to this arena.

Julio will be one of the kick returners. I don't think Grant's in the mix for medical reasons. Not sure about Scott or Dre.

Blake Sims would be a good fit this fall, but I'm not sure who gets a look during the spring other than Jones.

 

[ElephantStomp]

Blake Sims I think could get a look. Grant won't because like Argo said medical reasons.

Cory

 

[RollTideRandy]

C'mon Wuss!

Start AJ McCarron or Trent Richardson! :lol:

 

[RollTide1980]

I honestly hope Julio is NOT a possibility. He is BIG...but lacks the speed in this area of the game. Plus...I would hate to see him injured in the return game...not when he is SO VITAL to the passing and blocking portion of the game.

When Grant went down this season, I was honestly hoping Mike McCoy would be back with Javy instead of Julio.

 

[Argo]

C'mon Wuss!

Start AJ McCarron or Trent Richardson! :lol:

They'll start....on A-Day for the opposite team.

 

[Argo]

Also, Corey Grant will get a serious look this fall.

 

[BamaFan425]

Offense is gonna be DIRTY next year.