One of the things mentioned but not discussed....there is a clear strategy developing on defense. We are recruiting pass rushing, play making, athletic defenders. Guys like English and Harris are just a couple of exmples of guys who were a bit under the radar, but fit his scheme perfectly. LBs like we brought in last cycle are mostly guys known for their ability to put pressure on the QB - as is BAW. The two 2015 DEs are two of the best pass rushing prospects in that class and Huggins is a Quarles-like disrupting force from the DT spot (maybe better, but I really think Quarles is under rated).
I've been saying since the Giants Super Bowl (4/5 years ago) that the new most important position in football is the DE. They disrupt plays and are the primary reason defenses get turnovers. Our recent run of success has been based on the success of Ingram, Taylor, Clowney, and Quarles. Those guys need to be replaced ASAP.
As Ward continues to build his defense, I could see him making a serious name for himself in the next few years. Based on the comments of the recent recruits, we need to make sure Ward continues to implement the plan here at SC. I hope he's with us a long time.
I've been saying since the Giants Super Bowl (4/5 years ago) that the new most important position in football is the DE. They disrupt plays and are the primary reason defenses get turnovers. Our recent run of success has been based on the success of Ingram, Taylor, Clowney, and Quarles. Those guys need to be replaced ASAP.
As Ward continues to build his defense, I could see him making a serious name for himself in the next few years. Based on the comments of the recent recruits, we need to make sure Ward continues to implement the plan here at SC. I hope he's with us a long time.