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Florida State’s linebackers coach Randy Shannon has different plans for his linebacking corp this season.
The night before the Seminoles play their scrimmage, Shannon told the local reporters that his group is expected to learn different linebacker positions. This is different from last year when he wanted them to stick to one position.
“We have a good rotation right now,” Shannon said. “Guys are getting comfortable with each other. The one thing we cannot do is stereotype anybody into thinking, ‘Hey, this is the position you’re going to play.'”
Shannon wants to maximize each player’s abilities. He recalled his time in the NFL and how teams viewed their linebackers, whether they were starters, versatile rotational players, or on special teams.
He expects to play his best guys, which played a part in why he wants his linebackers to be versatile this season.
“We’re not going to limit anybody on learning and process,” Shannon said. “We just got to play the best guys. That’s why you have to know multiple and make sure you use guys at different positions.”
‘He is a big guy, but athletic’: Randy Shannon likes what he sees in Cam Riley
Auburn transfer Cam Riley has been impressive throughout camp. Shannon is well aware and is excited to compete for the starting linebacker job next to returning starter DJ Lundy.
“He’s a big guy but athletic,” Shannon described Riley. “He’s not just a pure run-stopper. He’s a guy who can catch, he can come off the edge and can do a lot of good things for us. So we’re excited to have him on the team.”
Before enrolling at FSU, Riley played his four seasons at Auburn. In 46 games played, he recorded 121 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, four quarterback hurries, and two pass breakups.
With his experience of different schemes, Shannon expects Riley to make an immediate impact no…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-08-03 02:04:10
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