Some really basic observations from 1 1/2 hours of the first practice with no pads (concentrating on the offensive line):
Scott Schenke from Florida is working with the offensive line; the guy has really powerful legs.
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Beat the Dillweeds!Scott was the starting OG for Venice HS in his sophomore and junior seasons(FL State Champs).Coach Peacock switched him to the DL his senior season due to attrition.Scott,a District Heavyweight Lifting Champion, is now likely 6-3,285 and is ‘Thomas Evans type strong’.
Attended Practice this morning and thought I would report on one man observations based on one practice. It looks like Joe Mancusco is a little be ahead of the pack in the QB position based on what I saw. He played first and looked poised and confident. He threw one pick on a long ball but was solid for the most part. Jackson Walker looks good as well especially for a true freshman. I would put him second if I were the coach which I am not. Reid Chenault was solid as well. He plays second after Mancuso at least he did today. Walker has way more upside but he is a true freshman with everything that goes along with that.
From what I saw Beau English is still finding his way and figuring out what to do. He will have to improve a lot to start on August 29.
I think w have three hard running and fast running backs and it seems the line was firing off well as well.
The team energy is up big time from last year which is a great thing. Practice seems to be more organized and with a purpose.
Based on my limited observation I was encouraged that we are getting better and moving in the right direction.
We had been looking for months for a Transfer QB for an obvious coaches reason.Would be very surprised if Beau doesn’t get the starting nod v JAX
Don’t ever question empty helmet 32, he knows everything.For a young man who hasn't thrown a pass in two in a half years when real bullets are flying, you sure seem pretty confident of your conviction. I just hope that we don't have a rerun of last season when last year's favorite flavor was anointed starting quarterback before spring practice even began. That sure didn't work out well for anybody...including KJ.
Competition....real competition...will always find the cream rising to the top.
The line has struggled. The defense is ahead as expected. The team will need a mobile QB that can escape pressure and keep the chains moving. Mancusco and English have been alternating first team reps probably because they are the most mobile with English having a strong edge with his legs. None of the Qbs have looked great throwing the ball yet, but Mancusco and English are ahead of the other two. Walker has a gun and will develop down the road and Mancusco’s zip on the ball has been good.
There have been some injuries to some of the big guys thus far in camp and a few key players which is most concerning.
If he can bring back the glory days of our running game, I will designate our section of seats the Juice Box.
Wow. Good for JM if true. Thought it was BE job to lose.