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But if we did have to use one, he would be it just like last year when he did both. Im not getting into debates over semantics.

If hes 235, hes going ILB then. Thats what Shaq is.

He will be in on special packages or whenever we go to 4-3, possibly the OLB. Its weird because its like having Steve Atwater as your backup. Im still preparing myself he gets dealt at some point before the season begins.

Hes too valuable to me to be a backup and only coming in on special packages, thats why I think he should be traded somewhere he can start at SS or 4-3 OLB. However, if hes fine with that, then nice. We just have a great special package player.

Undersized and has to take on more blockers

Here is how I see it. With Corbett most likely going on pup, that leaves 1 roster spot open which I believe will go to Leota due to our lack of experienced 3-4 OLB. I also like Vann as our primary returner, its hard to turn down someone who had a 15.1 average last season. There are a couple other UDFAs I think have a shot to make it, but its too close to call right now for me. OFFENSE: WR: Terrace Marshall Jr - #DJ Chark# - Laviska Shenault Jr. LT: Ikem Ekwonu LG: Brady Christensen - Cade Mays C : Bradley Bozeman - Sam Tecklenburg RG: *Chandler Zavala* RT: Taylor Moton - #Justin McCray# TE: #Hayden Hurst# - Tommy Tremble - Ian Thomas WR: #Adam Thielen# - *Jonathan Mingo* - (Josh Vann) QB: *Bryce Young* - #Andy Dalton# - Matt Corral FB: Giovanni Ricci RB: #Miles Sanders# - Chuba Hubbard - Raheem Blackshear DEFENSE: LE: #DeShawn Williams# - Henry Anderson NT: #Shy Tuttle# - #John Penisini# RE: Derrick Brown - Bravvion Roy LOLB: Yetur Gross- Matos - *D.J. Johnson* - (Eku Leota) LILB: Shaq Thompson - Brandon Smith RILB: Frankie Luvu - #Kamu Grugier-Hill# - Arron Mosby ROLB: Brian Burns - Marquis Haynes LCB: Donte Jackson - #Eric Rowe# RCB: Jaycee Horn - C.J. Henderson - Keith Taylor Jr. SS: #Vonn Bell# - Jeremy Chinn - Sam Franklin FS: Xavier Woods - *Jammie Robinson* SPECIAL TEAMS: K/KO: Eddy Pineiro P/H: Johnny Hekker KR: Raheem Blackshear - Laviska Shenault Jr. - Chuba Hubbard PR: (Josh Vann) - Raheem Blackshear LS: J.J. Jansen * = Draft Pick # = Free Agent / Trade () = Undrafted Free Agent

we dont have many experienced 3-4 OLB. With Corbett most likely going on pup, I think we carry only 3 backup OL until he returns. That will open an extra spot for someone like Leota who will be on a trial run and then we decide what to do when Corbett returns.

Handing it off to Ricci with Mays at FB

Trying to do my depth chart and I really wish the NFL would go ahead and make the roster size 55. None of this 55 only for gameday bullshit. Every year I can say if only there were 2 more extra spots. 3-4 defenses especially could benefit from it. 53 also means carrying 2 QBs is ideal, especially for us and our 3-4 and figuring out who belongs there and who doesnt. A couple of the UDFAs would be nice to keep around to see if they fit.

^ But also, with the right coaching Taylor should improve himself as well, so who knows? He showed promise his rookie year, but then declined the 2nd. I think Rhule is most to blame.

Reading up on Wright, he has a good chance of beating out Keith Taylor for the final CB spot if coached up wright (get it?). Shouldnt take much though to beat him out.

When are cuts?

I like everything Im reading about Eku Leota. Seems like a good edge player.

I think Vann will end up being our primary returner. When I look at Byrd and Smith, they were more forced into the role while Vann is a natural.

With the news that Corbett will most likely be on pup, it will be between Mays and Zavala at RG to start the season.

Josh Vann had a 15.1 punt return average last year. That is insane.

I think the last WR spot will be a tight one between Byrd, Smith, and Vann. It could come down to who the best returner is and Vann`s 15.1 punt return average is very sexy.

I like the looks of the backfield: LCB: Donte Jackson - Eric Rowe RCB: Jaycee Horn - C.J. Henderson - Keith Taylor Jr. SS: Vonn Bell - Jeremy Chinn - Sam Franklin FS: Xavier Woods - Jammie Robinson

So sick of starters getting hurt in meaningless games.

I see Rowe moving to CB and Robinson being the backup at FS.

POSITIVES — Athletic with very good movement skills. Fluid player with quick footwork. — High motor player who always looks to finish around the ball. — Great vision and natural instincts. Understands and identifies threats in zone coverage. — Shows comfortability in man coverage. Able to play from multiple alignments and shows good positioning in coverage. Uses hands well in press and shows ball skills to locate and play ball. — Willing tackler who isn't afraid to front up ball carriers or throw his body around. NEGATIVES — Can come in out of control with open-field tackling. Flies up quickly but doesn't always break down with the proper leverage. — Needs to continue to develop man skills. Can give up too much separation at times. OVERALL Jammie Robinson is an average size safety with very good movement skills. With his size, there are times when he looks like a cornerback. Some of his best plays have come from when he is playing the pass. Shows a smooth backpedal with great burst and twitch when driving out of his breaks, though on occasion he can give a couple steps of separation to receivers. Robinson looks best when playing zone coverage. Here he is able to use his vision and instincts to match routes. He plays with good timing and anticipation when playing the ball in the air. Jammie looks most comfortable when covering from the box or in underneath coverage, though he has done a decent job of covering and playing the ball downfield. When in coverage, Robinson has shown fluid hips and the speed necessary to run with most receivers. When playing against the run, Robinson has shown good vision and tracking ability. He has a very high motor that always leads him to the ball and plays with speed and physicality when tackling. He isn't afraid to throw his body around to take down bigger ball carriers and will front up ball carriers in the hole; as well as wrap tackling to wrestle them down in the open field. On occasion, he will come in out of control and miss tackles, but generally, he gets the job done. Jammie is a scrappy player with the instincts needed to make plays all over the field. He has the versatility needed to play deep and close to the line of scrimmage. Some defensive coordinator will find a role for him in the middle rounds. I see Jammie earning a starting spot somewhere early on in his career. GRADE: 7.0 (High level backup/ Potential Starter) Round 3 OVERALL RANK: 87 POSITION RANK: S5 PRO COMPARISON: Tyrann Mathieu https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10048387-jammie-robinson-nfl-draft-2023-scouting-report-for-florida-state-s

possible move to CB?

Looks like the coaches just have to coach up his hand work and angles and he will be perfect at LG.

probably the best draft profile Ive seen of him: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10069853-chandler-zavala-nfl-draft-2023-scouting-report-for-north-carolina-state-iol POSITIVES — Wide-bodied frame with good play strength to cover up first-level defenders, hold the point and create lateral displacement on angle-drive and combo blocks before working his body into positions to cut off, seal and create alleys. — Creates sudden jolt at the point of attack to halt movement, with enough core strength to brace and set a firm anchor once he establishes first meaningful contact. — Does a solid job setting inside-out on rushers to force them outside and not overset against inside counters. — Maintains levels with proper spacing and timing passing off and picking up basic line games and stunts. — Adequate big-man balance to square up, engulf and wall off linebacker run-throughs when engaged and uncovered. NEGATIVES — Below-average use of hands and strike timing, which results in him being late and off-target with his punch. — Takes inconsistent angles to targets when on the move and is tardy coming to balance in space, resulting in an unreliable hit rate as a puller and on screens. — Struggles adjusting his aiming points and maintaining his posture against sudden post-snap movement across his face from gap exchanges, leading to him getting overextended. OVERALL Chandler Zavala is a two-year starter inside NC State's balanced, wide/tight zone-based run scheme. All 17 of his starts came at left guard, including 12 last season. Zavala has a wide-bodied frame and a thick, all-around build with solid length and athletic ability. Zavala is most effective in the run game, where he creates lateral displacement and walls off interior run defenders on tight zone base blocks and wide zone combo blocks. He isn't overly powerful, but he has good upper-body strength and contact balance to establish quick control before straining and sealing off rushing lanes. Zavala struggles to adjust his aiming points post-snap to track and connect on post-snap movement, which leaves him overextended. He takes inconsistent angles to targets when on the move and is tardy coming to balance in space, which results in an unreliable hit rate as a puller and on screens. Zavala has good footwork and body positioning in pass protection to stay inside-out and square up tight 3- and 2i-techniques with a quick, firm anchor to brace, redirect force up and halt movement. He has a strong clench and grip strength once latched, but his timing and location tends to arrive late and down the middle, which create soft edges against well-timed swipes and chops from wider alignments (Ex: vs. Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro). Zavala does a nice job maintaining levels with proper spacing, timing and recognition of basic line games and stunts while providing thump on adjacent rushers when uncovered. Overall, Zavala is an older guard prospect who needs technical refinement on his hand use and angles on the move. But he has a stout, wide-bodied frame and build with starter-level play strength, a quick anchor and good spatial awareness, all of which should allow him to earn a backup guard role with starting potential within his first contract. GRADE: 7.0 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter) OVERALL RANK: 83 POSITION RANK: IOL8 PRO COMPARISON: Kevin Dotson

Then he will start at LG this year.