2017 tOSU Defense Discussion

[UpNorth_Buckeye]

Didn't see a thread made, but had a thought about the secondary next year. Let's assume that Conley, lattimore, and hooker all leave. I would prefer to drop down Webb to a true corner spot, which would then let Erik Smith take over Hooker's spot and Fuller take over Webb's spot. I'm just somewhat concerned about the corner spot, and while Webb wasn't amazing this year, he was also tasked to cover TE's which is a tough ask for someone his size. I think he would thrive back at corner. Not concerned whatsoever about corner beginning 2018 due to this incoming class, but I never rely on true freshmen. Because right now we basically only have Ward and Arnette as guys who have real playing time at corner. Would love to add Webb to that group. Or hey, maybe keep Webb at safety and put Fuller at corner. Works as well if that's the best fit.

 

[pnuts34]

Didn't see a thread made, but had a thought about the secondary next year. Let's assume that Conley, lattimore, and hooker all leave. I would prefer to drop down Webb to a true corner spot, which would then let Erik Smith take over Hooker's spot and Fuller take over Webb's spot. I'm just somewhat concerned about the corner spot, and while Webb wasn't amazing this year, he was also tasked to cover TE's which is a tough ask for someone his size. I think he would thrive back at corner. Not concerned whatsoever about corner beginning 2018 due to this incoming class, but I never rely on true freshmen. Because right now we basically only have Ward and Arnette as guys who have real playing time at corner. Would love to add Webb to that group. Or hey, maybe keep Webb at safety and put Fuller at corner. Works as well if that's the best fit.

I could see Webb staying at one S spot, but I'd prefer him to go to the slot and have Ward and Arnette on the outside with Smith and Fuller at S. And have Wade and whichever frosh that are deemed ready to slide in for reps. We'll again be young but talented. I also don't want to sleep on Wint, Norwood, Burns etc who all could get major minutes but I haven't heard enough about them to make decisions yey