Daelin Hayes

[stu4don]

Can he have a Tuitt-like sophomore season when Stephon garnered 47 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 12 sacks in a single season (2012?) We must remember Tuitt had Nix, Schwenke, Kappy and Freshman Sheldon Day alongside him... Which of Tillery, Bonner, Hayes, Tumbetti will step up? And will there be any Day-like surprises from the underclassman? The good thing is that they are working against the best offensive line they will see all year every day in practice. That really helped the d-line in 2012.

And... they have their coach back in Elston!

I'm Bodi-istic on this group.

 

[Dropkickirish]

Can he have a Tuitt-like sophomore season when Stephon garnered 47 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 12 sacks in a single season (2012?) We must remember Tuitt had Nix, Schwenke, Kappy and Freshman Sheldon Day alongside him... Which of Tillery, Bonner, Hayes, Tumbetti will step up? And will there be any Day-like surprises from the underclassman? The good thing is that they are working against the best offensive line they will see all year every day in practice. That really helped the d-line in 2012.

And... they have their coach back in Elston!

I'm Bodi-istic on this group.

I truly believe you will see major improvement from this entire group.... they were never trained like that have been now. Those strengths gains will be a whole new dimension to their game. Hayes is more athletic than Tuitt but not as powerful I think he can produce that many sacks this year though. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in some disguised drop coverage

 

[REMND]

Different players with different teammates to help them.

Very encouraging that DHayes has almost 2 years of adding armor to his frame and playing a season without getting injured.

Hard to say if he is ready to take that big step forward. He really is a great athlete with off the edge speed and size. He could explode this year but it is all too early to really know with new scheme and new DL guys.

On both offense and defense, we aren't going to really have a good feel for how well they will gel until half the season has passed I think. Individual players may stick out though. DHayes is a good candidate for that slot I think.

 

[Pennick44]

I think the DE position can be one of strength this season. Jay Hayes has been on of the bright spots this fall as has Trumbetti. I think Trumbetti can now play both positions which will be needed.

 

[Nocalirish]

If they dont dominate Temple to start then it will be an uphill battle from there.

 

[Bodizephax]

Can he have a Tuitt-like sophomore season when Stephon garnered 47 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 12 sacks in a single season (2012?) We must remember Tuitt had Nix, Schwenke, Kappy and Freshman Sheldon Day alongside him... Which of Tillery, Bonner, Hayes, Tumbetti will step up? And will there be any Day-like surprises from the underclassman? The good thing is that they are working against the best offensive line they will see all year every day in practice. That really helped the d-line in 2012.

And... they have their coach back in Elston!

I'm Bodi-istic on this group.

Don't forget about the commitment we stole from Alabama !! Khalid Kareem !! He will be the surprise you are seeking !!!

 

[stu4don]

Bodi -- that is who I was thinking of! Hope you are right.

 

[Bodizephax]

Bodi -- that is who I was thinking of! Hope you are right.

Adetokunbo Ogundeji has all the tools to be an outstanding defensive end down the road. He must be coached up by Elston and Elko and built up by Ballis !!

 

[Telx1]

Don't forget about the commitment we stole from Alabama !! Khalid Kareem !! He will be the surprise you are seeking !!!

Bodi, I agree. Had unrealistic expectations that he could contribute last season. Still not a starter, but recent reports I've read say he is having a very good Fall. The rotation among D Hayes, Trumbetti, J Hayes and Kareem will be interesting. The better Kareem plays, the greater flexibility for playing J Hayes inside.

 

[IRISHJD98]

Don't forget about the commitment we stole from Alabama !! Khalid Kareem !! He will be the surprise you are seeking !!!

So much for Kareem being our secret weapon . . .

 

[Bodizephax]

So much for Kareem being our secret weapon . . .

We do have a "super secret" Dline weapon but I will not divulge.

 

[IRISHJD98]

We do have a "super secret" Dline weapon but I will not divulge.

You better not. Kelly worked really hard last season to lull our future opponents into a false sense of security.

 

[Bodizephax]

Bodi, I agree. Had unrealistic expectations that he could contribute last season. Still not a starter, but recent reports I've read say he is having a very good Fall. The rotation among D Hayes, Trumbetti, J Hayes and Kareem will be interesting. The better Kareem plays, the greater flexibility for playing J Hayes inside.

I read where though Darnell Ewell has a higher ceiling than Hinnish and the Hawian he might not play as much because he came from a smaller school than them and he will have to learn more---They said Louis Nix had the same issue. Hopefully Ewell picks everything up quick. Nix became a force as a sophmore.

 

[Bodizephax]

You better not. Kelly worked really hard last season to lull our future opponents into a false sense of security.

I heard that Coach Kelly is going to work at the concesssion stand during the games selling candy bars, popcorn, and Dr. Pepper while his assistants coach on the sidelines.

 

[IRISHJD98]

I heard that Coach Kelly is going to work at the concesssion stand during the games selling candy bars, popcorn, and Dr. Pepper while his assistants coach on the sidelines.

You really can't keep a secret.

 

[Bodizephax]

You really can't keep a secret.

Uniform surprise tomorrow at noon !

 

[bizzybecknd]

I think DE will be a strength with the Hayes', Trumbetti, Khareem and Adi/Okwara on passing downs. My concern is the depth at DT with Cage out and Taylor nursing an injury. MDT, Bonner, Pete and Tiassum terrify me. I think we'll see a lot of Jay Hayes inside.