yup. only wish we could have him with two years eligibilty at TE
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glad he finally reailized TE is the only position he could possibly play on Sundays after college is over
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
What about linebacker?
I think he would have needed to do that after frosh year.
Its too late for that switch, imo, to pay off for a career in the pros . its not like moving from OL to DL
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Yeah, I’m just joking.
Putting him at te is a smart move. Anderson can still be an H back. They must like the two red shirt freshmen Rob. Plus we have some talent coming in as freshmen. The rb room will be stacked with talent.
How about DL...
Seems like common sense and reality set in for Fagin. He will flourish at tight end much more than RB . Dont Know if Jordan Anderson will be successful at running back . Im all for changing systems and personel. I think we had about maxed out in old one. Its been great past 2 years - 19 wins, but Im anxious to see if we can be better than that.
IMO, Feagin needs to improve his blocking. But he certainly has the physical gifts to be successful at it.
I think he has great potential to be an improved blocker when he doesnt have to worry about someone chopping his legs out from under him carrying the ball.
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Feagin just isn't a top RB, but he can be a top TE. Can he catch? 
I've always liked what I've seen from Anderson when he's gotten carries, so I like him moving back there.
I've always liked what I've seen from Anderson when he's gotten carries, so I like him moving back there.
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
Feagin has speed and size but never developed balance/strength to power thru tackles like Josh McCray. Our lack of power back for 4th and 1 and red zone offense hurt us last year.
Playing tight end will get Feagin the ball in open field more where he can utilize his size and speed. He had 16 catches last year but was only playing 1/3 of time (rotating with Valentine and Laughery). Hopefully he will be clear best TE and get more targets.
Playing tight end will get Feagin the ball in open field more where he can utilize his size and speed. He had 16 catches last year but was only playing 1/3 of time (rotating with Valentine and Laughery). Hopefully he will be clear best TE and get more targets.
You gotta love hard physical contact for theLB position and I never saw a consistent down hill punishing runner in Feagin. I also watched him miss quite a few blocks @ RB, so hopefully they work hard with him on this.
How are his hands and route running? We really didn't utilize him much in a pass-catching role out of the backfield. That said I do like the idea of him getting the ball when he's already near max speed rather than from stationary in the backfield. I also like the idea of him and Valentine being on the field at the same time
He caught 16 passes this year for 188 yards and 2 tds. Obviously he’ll be a different route tree but he definitely can be a mismatch there. The thing that worries me is him blocking
Big Jack
- Decatur
But he can not block!
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I would suggest that with all the eligibility changes he is very possibly going to get that 5th year...
I will say in line blocking/blocking out of a 3 point should be a little bit easier than picking up blitzers.
He's got a far better chance of improving his blocking than improve his agility to be a decent RB.
On second reading, you should have put this..../s
Agree… At the same time, there has to be the will to do it. Hope this move lights the fire.
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