TFrank and Ryan Snyder discussion around filling DT position

blion72

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TFrank and Ryan had a good discussion on this their last show this week re filling 1 Tech DT role (i.e. PJ replacement). Obviously, trying to recruit HS player and/or transfer. Neither look promising, and the HS options are not coming in with body type to play year 1 in that role, and transfer portal does not have many prospects. They indicated might be possible to use OL players moving till this can be recruited. Donkoh's name was mentioned as a possible player, but might be others. Looking at OL who are not part of the key rotation may be options there. If you haven't seen that podcast, would recommend it.

Urban talking to D'Nardo on BTN talked about needing to get creative with roster management and position moves can help reduce a loss of a player to portal and avoid having to find another one in the portal. Many players can fit in multiple spots, and it may be better to use them in a new position and keep them on a roster rather than chase a pure player in the portal. If you strike out in the portal that could be a better solution.
 
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TFrank and Ryan had a good discussion on this their last show this week re filling 1 Tech DT role (i.e. PJ replacement). Obviously, trying to recruit HS player and/or transfer. Neither look promising, and the HS options are not coming in with body type to play year 1 in that role, and transfer portal does not have many prospects. They indicated might be possible to use OL players moving till this can be recruited. Donkoh's name was mentioned as a possible player, but might be others. Looking at OL who are not part of the key rotation may be options there. If you haven't seen that podcast, would recommend it.

Urban talking to D'Nardo on BTN talked about needing to get creative with roster management and position moves can help reduce a loss of a player to portal and avoid having to find another one in the portal. Many players can fit in multiple spots, and it may be better to use them in a new position and keep them on a roster rather than chase a pure player in the portal. If you strike out in the portal that could be a better solution.
Using this logic, it points to Traore and Achumba, I would think. Since they're probably being passed on the depth chart, I wonder if either one of them was good at DT? Both 315, good start. I guess something to discuss.
 
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Using this logic, it points to Traore and Achumba, I would think. Since they're probably being passed on the depth chart, I wonder if either one of them was good at DT? Both 315, good start. I guess something to discuss.
I enjoy TFrank and Ryan and they are usually good with discussions like this. Yea - guys like Traore, GIA and Dawkins have been here a while and don't look to be heading for PT on OL now. why not experiment. The other option is using more of the 3 tech DTs ( we are loaded there) at 1 tech DT. That probably does not fit the discussion coach Franklin had after the UMich loss. he wanted a fast solution.

Khalil Dhinkins looks very fast and does not look like he will fit in TE rotation much. Maybe he could be the big body WR we were looking for. He played like 5 positions in HS - excellent athlete. Has the things you can't coach.