Spring Practice Day 10 Scrimmage

[J-Town Cajun]

_ Lance is progressing well, its difficult to learn a new position in the spring and defensive coverages. Lance gives the Cajuns one thing that is absent at the safety position, size. Blount and Richard are 185 lbs. Rolle is 6-3, but weighs around 180-pounds. Kelley brings size and good athletic ability to the safety position. We also adds depth at the position and we need that right now.

The WR's have struggled some this spring, with the exceptions of Green and Louis Lee. Lee didn't not dress out yesterday because of a sore hamstring. I consider Green more of a WR, then a TE. When you consider the Cajun staff is going to spilt Green out wide at times and use Aubrey out of the slot, we will be okay in the fall. But I think some of these guys need to be more consistent.

First Group

Ladarius Green
Louis Lee
Richie Falgout
Marvin Miller
Verlin Moore

Second Group

Rico Joseph
Pierre Hill
Vernon Wolfe
Ross Goodlett

The rest are fighting to be invited back in the fall. Also, don't forget Fr. Javon Lawson. I think he has the ability to challenge for a place in the rotation. He is more polished coming out of HS then Pierre Hill and we saw some good things from him last season. _

Thanks for the insight. I agree 100% with what you say and your grouping. My only problem is if Lance Kelley isn't starting or staring on defense we are missing him on offense. The WR's needs a playmaker. I am also disappointed in the JUCO Wr's at this point but I expect them to be better.

[CajunNation]

My only problem is if Lance Kelley isn't starting or staring on defense we are missing him on offense. The WR's needs a playmaker.

I think it would be silly not to give Kelley a shot with punt and kickoff returns.

As far as having playmakers...., we might not have any yet on offense. We might not have any at all.

But, that's not to say we won't score. I think the name of the game this season on offense is "No Mistakes", then taking your shots downfield when you can with Green.

[Just1More]

As far as having playmakers...., we might not have any yet on offense. We might not have any at all.

I know you are only throwing this out as a disguise... we have no "by name yet" playmakers. It's actually a beautiful thing. The opposition and our coaches are currently unlimited in their personnel approach to our offensive playmakers. Believe me... it is a much more beautiful thing than meets the simply-minded eye.... and I know you know that. Spring football round-ups aren't where talent is showcased. It is about unkinking the kinks. I never thought MD (throwing) or Chery (catching) ever looked good at spring scimmages.

[Civil Cajun]

Lance Kelley...I wonder if Kelley was switched to Defense because his knee got blown out last year. Maybe there is a little less running at Free Safety... I hope he didn't loose much speed as a result of the injury....don't know thinkin out loud here.

Cajun T, how does the depth chart look at LB? How has Benoit's transition been to LB, do you think he makes a push for 1st unit? I know that young man is super athletic, I expect it to translate soon!

[Cajunsmike]

_ Lance Kelley...I wonder if Kelley was switched to Defense because his knee got blown out last year. Maybe there is a little less running at Free Safety... I hope he didn't loose much speed as a result of the injury....don't know thinkin out loud here.

Cajun T, how does the depth chart look at LB? How has Benoit's transition been to LB, do you think he makes a push for 1st unit? I know that young man is super athletic, I expect it to translate soon! _

CajunT told me he is so busy these days he rarely visits this forum. If you have a question for him, I suggest you visit the CajunRed Zone site. That is bascially the Louisiana Scout website.

[Parrott]

_ Lance Kelley...I wonder if Kelley was switched to Defense because his knee got blown out last year. Maybe there is a little less running at Free Safety... I hope he didn't loose much speed as a result of the injury....don't know thinkin out loud here.

Kelley broke his leg and tore ligaments in his ankle. That has not been mentioned as a reason for his position change.

As for linebacker, defensive coordinator Kevin Fouquier said last week that Kyron Benoit is behind Antwyne Zanders in the middle. There's a chance that could change in the fall if Richard Brooks has fully recovered from his knee injury.

[J-Town Cajun]

_ Lance Kelley...I wonder if Kelley was switched to Defense because his knee got blown out last year. Maybe there is a little less running at Free Safety... I hope he didn't loose much speed as a result of the injury....don't know thinkin out loud here.

Cajun T, how does the depth chart look at LB? How has Benoit's transition been to LB, do you think he makes a push for 1st unit? I know that young man is super athletic, I expect it to translate soon! _

Kyron Benoit is someone I been watching close in the scrimmages. He is doing fine and getting better all the time. He seems to still be thinking some out there but he is reacting much better than last season. He is a great kid who always seems to be smiling and is a very polite young man. I expect that he will play as a sub and special teams this year and really contribute next season. We must remember he played QB mostly as a Sr. in HS and some FS not LB. He also missed 5 games his SR. with a injured knee. He is still learing the position.

[zephyr]

_ Yea I read where we made multiple FG's but that is not what I saw. We missed way more than we made. That was with the wind at our back.

I understand Gauthier was running against 3rd string defense but like someone else said he is running with 3rd string offense. I am totally ok with McGuire starting the season as the starter, I just want Gauthier to get his chances with the 1st unit to see what he can do and a chance to prove himself. I think that at least Gauthier should have a few packages a game come season time and rotate in. I just don't see why Masson is ahead of Gauthier.

Cajun T what is your opinion of the WR's? And do you think Lance Kelley should stay at FS or switch back to WR? I got info from a very realiable source that Kelley is ok playing FS because he is a teamplayer but he really wouuld like to play WR. He did not ask to switch to defense but was asked.
I have not been impressed with the WR's as they have dropped too many passes and I have not seen much after the catch. So far only Ross Goodlet has impressed me and he just played in the first scrimmage. Goodlet was not anyone's pick to lead this WR core and he is a non scholarship player. We need someone who will make the tough catches over the middle and is dynamic after the catch and that guy is Lance Kelley. At the start of last seson the only WR's ahead of Kelley was Jason Chery and Derrick Smith, both has graduated. _

I think many who frequent this site know how I feel about Gautier and how special he can be. I also have no problem with McGuire because I believe him to have good upside and great character as a leader. I feel that over time, Gautier will just prove he is too valuable to not be on the field. I do think that we have 3 guys who can contribute and give us good depth so that's a great thing.

Our WR's have been inconsistent for a long time. Even last year's guys were the same. Jawanza Mitchell is not very good at this point and hopefully he will really start to develop. The thing is, this offense is not set up to require anybody to have a huge game. They just need to do their parts in getting open and catching the ball. We have a spread offense and that is what the QB does, he spreads it to everyone. I thought that Goodlet looked the best of any of them in the first scrimmage. He really showed that he can do some things. I would not be surprised to see him and possibly Lawson leading these WR's come fall. I think Louis Lee will probably have the best year numbers wise of any of them but we don't need special guys, just those that can make a few catches and limit the drops.

[snote]

CajunT told me he is so busy these days he rarely visits this forum. If you have a question for him, I suggest you visit the CajunRed Zone site. That is bascially the Louisiana Scout website.

ey mike.. whether you know it or not.. i have been "blistered" / "vilified" .. on this site "for having an agenda",... ""trying to seperate" the red zone and the rage page.. (never took such silliness to heart)

although, please pardon my ignorance.. but this type post seems to kinda be like things i may have posted here.. that were taken the wrong way..

should you be badgered now for trying to "divide" these two said sites??

bil

[CajunT]

_ Lance Kelley...I wonder if Kelley was switched to Defense because his knee got blown out last year. Maybe there is a little less running at Free Safety... I hope he didn't loose much speed as a result of the injury....don't know thinkin out loud here.

Cajun T, how does the depth chart look at LB? How has Benoit's transition been to LB, do you think he makes a push for 1st unit? I know that young man is super athletic, I expect it to translate soon! _

Zander was moved over to MLB(Mike) and Benoit is backing him up. Benoit is at 235 and still learning, but he does love to hit and is doing well. I expect Brooks and Fleming to be back full speed this fall, but right now the first unit is McCoy,Zanders and Washington. The Second unit is Benoit, Devin Lewis and Desormeaux. In the fall, we will be deep at the LB position and should be better prepaired for injuries this season.


McCoy
Fleming
Brooks
Zander
Benoit
Washington
Devin Lewis
Desormeaux
Okoye(Walk-on)
Ratliff Fr.