That offense has since lost its offensive coordinator, quarterback, leading rusher and left tackle, so a few bumps early this season may be expected.
But when the defense struggled against Ohio State last year, the offense overcame it. Georgia’s offense was more inconsistent that year and couldn’t overcome it. It wasn’t the first time the Bulldogs played Alabama two years ago. But there’s no guarantee the defense will be great every game. Of course, if the defense is great, the offense doesn’t necessarily have to be great, too. But whether it can be great or merely good - or even average - remains on the table. It has been apparent for a while that Georgia will be more of a passing team. To some, it could just be whether you’re going to score a lot of points or not. To some, it could be whether you’re a passing or running team. But it wasn’t the season opener in 2021.įull disclosure part II: Identity is a subjective thing. It was definitely the season opener last year. Hopefully, we’ll just continue to improve.”įull disclosure: My memory bank doesn’t have mentions of when exactly in past seasons Georgia knew its offensive identity. We’re trying to get to that point in the season where we’re able to go out there, no mess-ups, no mistakes on plays and execute at a high level like we used to do.”Ĭarson Beck, the quarterback who looked much more comfortable in his second career start, also used the “I” word in the future tense when he mentioned “my overall confidence in the offense as we continue to evolve and find our identity. “But each day at practice, every day we go out there we’re getting better. “I feel like the offense is still coming together, still trying to form an identity,” senior receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint said. If you’re not quite sure what to make of this Georgia offense so far, you have company in the people who play in it. Georgia, even after Todd Monken left and Mike Bobo replaced him, is now a full-fledged passing team that … At least as we football neophytes define running it. So to review: Yes, that’s Kirby Smart, accused not long ago of being old school, too wedded to the run game, now downplaying the need to run the ball.
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However, he will get the first crack at solidifying a spot and proving he is the next star of this defense.Roderick Robinson II scored Georgia’s final touchdown Saturday against Ball State. With a raft of top prospects waiting in the wings like Dezz Ricks, Tony Mitchell and Jahlil Hurley, Little will have stiff competition. At 6’1, he has the size to survive on the outside but his tenacity may force Saban to consider keeping him on the interior. In terms of his future, from a financial sense he will hope that he can show enough to make a move to the outside. That uncertainty means Little could be shifted even before the season starts. The additions of transfer Trey Amos and Jaylen Key is further proof Saban is unsure of the depth in this group. Malachi Moore, who played ‘star’ last year, is set to move to safety full-time and be paired with freshman Caleb Downs. Kool-Aid McKinstry is highly rated but outside of that there will be plenty of upheaval. They lost Branch, Jordan Battle and DeMarcco Hellams to the NFL. Everything you look for in a slot/safety hybrid, Little has displayed in high school.Īs a whole the Alabama secondary has question marks outside of whether Little can step up. He attacks the run physically and is twitchy enough to hang with smaller, nippier slot receivers.
His high school tape below shows his willingness to play press man coverage on the inside or outside. playing eight seasons in the league.įrom the limited tape available you can see that Little has the physical skills to hit the ground running in college football. He also has NFL bloodlines, with dad Earl Sr. He was a 4-star prospect out of Fort Lauderdale, who had multiple offers from all the major players. That said, he has the pedigree to succeed in the SEC. His first season was cut short by injury meaning he was consigned to special team snaps. Little comes into the team with no prior experience. As you can see from the names, the position calls for a good mix of twitchiness, cover ability and physicality. Dee Milliner, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Brian Branch all had seasons operating at ‘star’. He will follow in the footsteps of some talented players who have gone on to be successful in the NFL. This year the favourite to assume the position is redshirt freshman Earl Little Jr.
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