With Spring ball starting up in a week, who do you most hope makes it through injury free? I've created two lists, one for players who are most important for next season, and one for players that can fill crucial roles with some added work:
Most Important Players for Next Year (and also don't need as much development):
1. Patrick Laird - He was the best offensive player for the last half of last season, and with the oline all returning and a potential consistency issues at quarterback
2. Chris Palmer - The only true nose tackle that will be practicing this spring, we need him to be healthy for the fall.
3. Malik McMorris - He's had ample playing time, and has worked himself into a vital role on the offense.
Players that Can Play a Pivotal Role but Need to Expand Their Game:
1. Alex Funches - He had some good moments early last year, and has potential, but needs to work at run stopping rather than specializing in rushing the passer.
2. Tevin Paul - Flashed well for a freshman, and plays on the D-Line that will be thin.
3. Gavin Reinwald - Hopefully, he can grow into a better blocking tight end to provide both a blocking threat and a receiving threat, allowing the offense to be multiple with the same players.
Most Important Players for Next Year (and also don't need as much development):
1. Patrick Laird - He was the best offensive player for the last half of last season, and with the oline all returning and a potential consistency issues at quarterback
2. Chris Palmer - The only true nose tackle that will be practicing this spring, we need him to be healthy for the fall.
3. Malik McMorris - He's had ample playing time, and has worked himself into a vital role on the offense.
Players that Can Play a Pivotal Role but Need to Expand Their Game:
1. Alex Funches - He had some good moments early last year, and has potential, but needs to work at run stopping rather than specializing in rushing the passer.
2. Tevin Paul - Flashed well for a freshman, and plays on the D-Line that will be thin.
3. Gavin Reinwald - Hopefully, he can grow into a better blocking tight end to provide both a blocking threat and a receiving threat, allowing the offense to be multiple with the same players.