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Phil Steele annual review came out yesterday… Clemson Dline #1 in the nation…
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For those who were about to jump over a cliff worrying about our D line this year.
Linebackers and DBs higher rated as well. We have a national championship caliber defense this year. Sleep well my friends.
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All-TigerNet [10400]
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Re: Phil Steele annual review came out yesterday… Clemson Dline #1 in the nation…
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Jun 9, 2023, 9:52 AM
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Where does he have the coot O-Line and D-line? The O-Line is going to be Conference USA caliber and outside of 2 decent DT's, the D-line as a whole will be worse than last years. And that defense was 117th against the run, 121st in tackles for loss, and tied for 110th in sacks.
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We were supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread on
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Jun 9, 2023, 9:57 AM
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the DLine last year, too. It, for the most part, did not happen. So, this year, I'm more from the "show me" school of thought. I reserve praise until I see something on the field worthy of that praise. No doubt, the POTENTIAL is there. But, it was there last year, too.
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The concern for last year's defense going in was replacing
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Jun 9, 2023, 10:04 AM
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5 of the back 7 and it played out that way.
Clemson finished 4th in sacks, 2nd in TFL, but failing in the simple things like press-bail created issues. Fix those basics/busts and Wes doesn't have to drop a safety into 2 high et al.
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Re: We were supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread on
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When one of those D Linemen (a 1st round draft pick) misses about half the season due illness and personal family tragedy, it does affect performance. He never had a chance to get into a rhythm. Hopefully this year, the ones starting the season play every week.
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Re: Phil Steele annual review came out yesterday… Clemson Dline #1 in the nation…
Jun 9, 2023, 11:36 AM
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Phil rated our D-Line #1 in his preview last year, but we were nowhere near that good. I love his preview magazine for the information, but not necessarily for the predictions.
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Re: Phil Steele annual review came out yesterday… Clemson Dline #1 in the nation…
Jun 9, 2023, 11:38 AM
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A very fair assessment imo. 👍
Prove it on the field.
Go Tigers
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Re: Phil Steele annual review came out yesterday… Clemson Dline #1 in the nation…
Jun 9, 2023, 2:03 PM
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Not a chance. X Thomas can only play so much. He’s never been in great condition anyways. We literally have no defensive ends
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