My thoughts: Mertz is Mertz, solid and good decision maker. Tre and K. Jackson stood out. Mizell too, really looked good. Defensively not the past rush I expected, but that could be due to scheme. Defensive backs look good, as well as Manning Nunnary. the freshman running back BAUGH looked good. Everybody talks about Tank Hawkins, but TJ Abrams looked really good and comes from a great program. I say Abrams contributes as a freshman. Offensive line looked pretty good as the lack of past rush concerns me defensively but that makes me feel better about the offense. And we also had over 200 yards rushing. Really like Lyons and Slackman.
Lots to like. DJ handled his team well, always looked in charge, and, never looked overwhelmed. Baugh, McCray, Wilson, Dike, and Mertz all looked sharp. Tackling looked much better. Only real negative I saw was Smack better stay healthy. No depth behind him.
So any positions of need where we need to hit the Spring transfer portal for a starter? I’m thinking DL and pass rush we could use an upgrade. That would be my priority. Too young and inexperienced there. Maybe a starting WR. Maybe a LB. Maybe an OL.
It was $31.99 and $5 for extra blue cheese, ranch and celery- smh. That's double from four years ago (pre covid). So, I'll never see that as a bargain.