I want to see Miller and Williams. If this kid can beat either out then so be it. We should be in no hurry to force carries to him because if we do then we are taking the ball out of some very skilled backs' hands.
I want to see Miller and Williams. If this kid can beat either out then so be it. We should be in no hurry to force carries to him because if we do then we are taking the ball out of some very skilled backs' hands.
Douglas only had 2 one on one game snaps vs leonard willams...the first he anchored well vs the bull rush the second he fell off after engaging and luckily the qb got the ball out on a timing route...thats the extent of it
A few inside outside stunts he picked up williams showing good awareness on as he looped around...overall they barely saw eachother...and douglas had issues vs lateral quickness repeatedly on the edge dropping his head and not moving his feet vs other usc defenders
That usc tape is not a feather in douglas cap
However, Jamil's Offensive Line coach at ASU, Chris Thomsen, was recently on the Finsiders imparting his relevant knowledge on the rookie. http://www.miamidolphins.com/multime...a-d2aaa4d44bf2
Three things from the interview have really stuck with me. First, regarding intangibles, he said Douglas started 40 games for ASU, and never once came out of a game and never once missed a practice. He ate lunch with him everyday and never ate an unhealthy thing. (My personal opinion is that Douglas acts the most professional of all our draft picks.) The second, is that the coach echoed the sentiments here that Douglas is truly a better movement guard than a massive blocker, and is more suited to a zone scheme, like we have in Miami. Third? His answer when directly asked how Douglas played against Williams when lined up at LG in 2013. Contrary to popular belief, Douglas more than held his own as ASU went on to win, 62-41. Find the highlights here:
http://pac-12.com/videos/highlights-...t-usc-shootout
Albeit just a few plays, Douglas definitely shows he belongs on the same field as Williams. Actually, if you believe the press from after the game, his less heralded unit out-played the new Jet.
TEMPE -- When it was over, Arizona State brought its entire offensive line into the postgame news conference, a reward of sorts for a unit that needed a strong performance...
But the stars were the offensive line: senior left tackle Evan Finkenberg, junior left guard Jamil Douglas, senior center Kody Koebensky, sophomore right guard Vi Teofilo and junior right tackle Tyler Sulka. Through four weeks, ASU had struggled to run the football. Against USC – who entered with the nation’s No. 3 rushing defense – the Sun Devils rushed for 261 yards, averaging 7.5 yards per carry.
“It started off with these five,’’ Kelly said. “They came to work all week, and they didn’t allow a sack tonight. They’re starting to come together. I believe in these guys.”
“They flat-out got after it and dominated the line of scrimmage. For the first time since I have been here, tempo destroyed the other team.”
How about the J-Train?.....Everybody onboard now?
I beg to differ draft guru....I'll take his position coaches assessment over yours as detailed here:
What I think you discount and don't take into consideration is Williams was moved around....when he was unsuccessful against Jamil Douglas....he probably was moved around hoping to find a better matchup.
Rergardless...Jamil Douglas did his job.
I don't believe I started a Jamil Douglas train...we were discussing Williams play results against Douglas....which for that game was positive for Douglas.
Sophmore midseason update........
Todd Gurley 134 carries/403 yds....3.0 ypc
Melvin Gordon 161 carries/609 yds...3.8 ypc
Jay Ajayi 84 carries/535 yards....6.4 ypc
Advantage......J-Train
LOL I'd take Gurley in a heartbeat.
Ok...but the point stands.....
Gurley....845 yards....3.2 ypc
Ajayi......1213 yards.....5.0 ypc