Pitt 2 (3) Deep Predictions

[the_insider_]

QB: Pickett, Yellen, Patti
RB: V Davis, Abanikanda or A Davis, Carter or Sibley
WR: Addison, *Turner or Alston
WR: *Turner, Barden or Wayne
WR: Mack or Jacques-Louis
TE: Krull, Moraga or Wright
LT: Goncalves, Vann Lynn
LG: Zubovic
C: Kradel, Drexel
RG: Huoy
RT: Warren, Taylor

DE: Alexandre, Hayes
DL: Bentley or Green
DL: Danielson, Kancey
DE: Morgan or Baldonado
OLB: Dennis or Campbell
MLB: W Davis, Pine or George
OLB: Bright, Kamara
CB: Battle or Anderson
S: Hill
S: Hallett
CB: Williams or Woods

Fill in for both guard spots and safety spots. Not sure about those two.

 

[Zeldas Open Roof]

Is Campbell coming back? Mathis most likely will be starting at CB.

 

[Pitt_Boss]

i'd guess the line will be Goncalves-Kradel-Drexel-Zub-Warren. You could flip Kradel and Zubs as both played mainly at RG, but with Kradel being more experienced, I think they will flip him to the blind side.

Don't forget Mathis at CB

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

CB - Mathis (as stated by Zelda)
S - Mack, Royal, Tallandier

 

[SienaCougars]

What's the word on Turner ?

Taysir Mack is coming back ?
That guy has promise but keeps disappearing for games for one reason or another.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Definitely need one of those backs to step up, even if it’s Malik Newton. I like a receiving core of Addison/Mack/Jacques-Louis. How much the line improves will determine how much success the offense has in 2021, in my opinion.

On the defensive side of the ball, I was thinking Kancey would start over Danielson. Regardless, we have some good depth down there. Linebackers seem about right. My biggest worry is the secondary; that’ll be a huge question mark with a lot of inexperience back there. Hopefully the returning guys we do have (Mathis, Williams, Woods) at CB step up.

 

[Pitt_Boss]

I think Danielson will continue to "start" because he is the preferred option on early downs and Kancey is the better pass rusher. They will split time regardless.

 

[JohnnyGossamer]

QB: Pickett, Yellen, Patti
RB: V Davis, Abanikanda or A Davis, Carter or Sibley
WR: Addison, *Turner or Alston
WR: *Turner, Barden or Wayne
WR: Mack or Jacques-Louis
TE: Krull, Moraga or Wright
LT: Goncalves, Vann Lynn
LG: Zubovic
C: Kradel, Drexel
RG: Huoy
RT: Warren, Taylor

DE: Alexandre, Hayes
DL: Bentley or Green
DL: Danielson, Kancey
DE: Morgan or Baldonado
OLB: Dennis or Campbell
MLB: W Davis, Pine or George
OLB: Bright, Kamara
CB: Battle or Anderson
S: Hill
S: Hallett
CB: Williams or Woods

Fill in for both guard spots and safety spots. Not sure about those two.

You expect Beville to transfer? Also, Camp expected back at DT. Mathis will be back. Hargrove potentially back too.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

You expect Beville to transfer? Also, Camp expected back at DT. Mathis will be back. Hargrove potentially back too.

It would be real nice if Hargrove comes back.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Definitely need one of those backs to step up, even if it’s Malik Newton. I like a receiving core of Addison/Mack/Jacques-Louis. How much the line improves will determine how much success the offense has in 2021, in my opinion.

On the defensive side of the ball, I was thinking Kancey would start over Danielson. Regardless, we have some good depth down there. Linebackers seem about right. My biggest worry is the secondary; that’ll be a huge question mark with a lot of inexperience back there. Hopefully the returning guys we do have (Mathis, Williams, Woods) at CB step up.

Also, one other thing I forgot to mention is the fact that it’s disappointing to see Kyi Wright at 3rd string TE. I’m not arguing against it (that seems about right), but I was hoping he could become a difference maker at TE. I’m still holding out hope for him, though. Regardless, we need someone to become a reliable option there.

It’s a little underwhelming that we haven’t had success recruiting there either, considering immediate playing time could very well be a realistic selling point.

 

[pittdan77]

Drexel is the Center for now. He backed up Morrisey this year and despite some of his physical limitations, he appears to have some love from the staff. Zubovic did some work there last spring, too. I personally thought that Zubovic was one of the better interior pass blockers when he got to play so I would expect him to move into a starting spot. I assume every position will be up for grabs. Nobody really stood out so much that they're a lock.

 

[Zeldas Open Roof]

Also, one other thing I forgot to mention is the fact that it’s disappointing to see Kyi Wright at 3rd string TE. I’m not arguing against it (that seems about right), but I was hoping he could become a difference maker at TE. I’m still holding out hope for him, though. Regardless, we need someone to become a reliable option there.

It’s a little underwhelming that we haven’t had success recruiting there either, considering immediate playing time could very well be a realistic selling point.

Whipple is completely misusing him. Zero role in this offense for his skill set. Looks like he made a mistake committing to play in this offense.

 

[Gunga_Galunga]

Drexel is the Center for now. He backed up Morrisey this year and despite some of his physical limitations, he appears to have some love from the staff. Zubovic did some work there last spring, too. I personally thought that Zubovic was one of the better interior pass blockers when he got to play so I would expect him to move into a starting spot. I assume every position will be up for grabs. Nobody really stood out so much that they're a lock.

Respect your opinion on the OL. What are your thoughts on Warren? He can't possibly stay at LT can he? Would you move him to RT or to a G position? Also Houy. He seems overmatched at Tackle and I don't see him as a good option at G.

 

[pittdan77]

Respect your opinion on the OL. What are your thoughts on Warren? He can't possibly stay at LT can he? Would you move him to RT or to a G position? Also Houy. He seems overmatched at Tackle and I don't see him as a good option at G.

I thought Warren did a decent job all things considered. Pass blocking seemed to be better. He wasn't great moving laterally on the run. Houy is a kid that I've been rooting for but he's just not getting it done. He was actually supposed to come in and play guard here so maybe he does bump over. For as bad as the line looked at times, I thought the pass blocking from the tackles was much improved. Run blocking was mess all season and I think Morrisey was getting beaten pretty badly and that caused a lot of problems. Like I said in another post, his best games came at the end of the season. He can't block a big DL-man. Unless he becomes a long-snapper, I don't see him on an NFL roster.

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Respect your opinion on the OL. What are your thoughts on Warren? He can't possibly stay at LT can he? Would you move him to RT or to a G position? Also Houy. He seems overmatched at Tackle and I don't see him as a good option at G.

I had the same thought on Warren. He isn’t a LT. Dude gets turnstiled there. Houy seems like he has the athleticism but needs to get stronger.

 

[MajorMajors]

AJ Davis - I like the guy, but he just doesn’t have the speed or quickness to be the running threat we need. If he sees any significant playing time next season, I’ll be shocked - or should I say I’ll continue to be shocked...

Go Pitt.

 

[the_insider_]

Is Campbell coming back? Mathis most likely will be starting at CB.

Ah yes. Can't believe I forgot Mathis. He will be starting along side Williams.

 

[the_insider_]

I think Danielson will continue to "start" because he is the preferred option on early downs and Kancey is the better pass rusher. They will split time regardless.

Yes. That was my thought exactly. Similar to Dennis this year. He wasn't the "starter" but saw a lot of reps.

 

[the_insider_]

You expect Beville to transfer? Also, Camp expected back at DT. Mathis will be back. Hargrove potentially back too.

Yeah I kind of do think/expect BeVille might transfer since Pickett came back and Yellen being the clear #2.

 

[the_insider_]

You expect Beville to transfer? Also, Camp expected back at DT. Mathis will be back. Hargrove potentially back too.

Thought about Camp as well. Just needs to prove he can stay healthy. Not sure what Hargrove does.

 

[the_insider_]

Also, one other thing I forgot to mention is the fact that it’s disappointing to see Kyi Wright at 3rd string TE. I’m not arguing against it (that seems about right), but I was hoping he could become a difference maker at TE. I’m still holding out hope for him, though. Regardless, we need someone to become a reliable option there.

It’s a little underwhelming that we haven’t had success recruiting there either, considering immediate playing time could very well be a realistic selling point.

Yeah I was hoping for a lot more out of Wright this year. Especially when Krull went down. We'll see. He is still adapting to a new position.

 

[sonofabit]

But why was Beville in for that last play before halftime of the GT game? If the sack didn’t happen, was there to be a play for a strong arm? Probably reading too much into it but I think they like Davis’ strong arm.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Beville might have a good arm, but he looks like a deer in headlights in the games he played.

 

[Parkview57]

It’s a little underwhelming that we haven’t had success recruiting there either,

Agreed, As I have said before, I really dislike this offense, but it is easy to see that a TE could have a great career in this offense, and be a game changer every week.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Agreed, As I have said before, I really dislike this offense, but it is easy to see that a TE could have a great career in this offense, and be a game changer every week.

Indeed, especially since this is supposed to be a “modern offense” and NFL tight ends are having unprecedented success under similar concepts.

I still wish Charles Reeves worked out at Pitt. He’s bounced around at a few places and will be enrolling at D2 West Liberty in the spring. What could’ve been...

 

[MajorMajors]

Beville might have a good arm, but he looks like a deer in headlights in the games he played.

But at least that deer can run once he recognizes the threat...

 

[Dointhatrag]

do we have a kicker for next year?

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

do we have a kicker for next year?

Ben Sauls

 

[HailToPitt725]

Ben Sauls

Apparently he’s pretty good, too. 12th best kicker in his class according to 247Sports. I know recruiting for special teams but, hey, as long as he can make a kick from the right hash, right?

 

[anon_vmuicqnzlyp3u]

Beville might have a good arm, but he looks like a deer in headlights in the games he played.

I think thats a small sample size to make that assessment

 

[PITT4UDAD]

Ben Sauls

From BV.

 

[Schaef60]

It would be real nice if Hargrove comes back.

Why would you want any of the oline starters back?

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

From BV.

Ohio

 

[Cap pitt]

I'm glad that's all settled, I would hate to wait till next fall to find out who Pitts starting lineup is and their backups, thanks

 

[HailToPitt725]

I'm glad that's all settled, I would hate to wait till next fall to find out who Pitts starting lineup is and their backups, thanks

I think that’s why he called it “predictions” and not “official.”

 

[Mikefln]

Indeed, especially since this is supposed to be a “modern offense” and NFL tight ends are having unprecedented success under similar concepts.

I still wish Charles Reeves worked out at Pitt. He’s bounced around at a few places and will be enrolling at D2 West Liberty in the spring. What could’ve been...

How old is he now 30?

 

[bignorthu2]

Ben Sauls

Better call Sauls

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Better call Sauls

I heard he has a real good deal on cell phones.

 

[HailToPitt725]

How old is he now 30?

Well, that all does seem like forever ago now...