Originally Posted by
DM05
I think getting Kelly gives us some much needed flexibility in the secondary going into next year. Spring and fall camp should see some great competition at the corner and even the safety spots. And we are so damn young in the secondary! Dempsey will be the only junior or senior that has contributed.
CB: Allison is likely the leader in the clubhouse for one spot. The other is up for grabs between Dakota Reid, Dom Davis, Ty Brooks...Felix Dixon could play as a true freshmen if he shows he's ready. Eric Bachmeier was listed at CB until Smith left the team last year. And if none of them step up, they could shift Dempsey back to corner.
S: If the young CB's step up and are ready, Dempsey and Grimsley got a lot of snaps together this year and played well, especially in the playoffs. If Dempsey moves to corner, Kelley can come in at one safety spot: he's got the size for SS but that would mean moving Grimsley to FS. Gotta remember that Wimbush, Cenescar, Sikes, and Brown will also be pushing for playing time.
I think a lot of spring practice will be spent figuring out the best combination, in the secondary and on the O-line. Dempsey was great at FS, but his versatility is huge in getting the best players on the field. Hope Kelley can hit the ground running in the fall and contribute.