Noles Season 2 Begins

The first official first week of practice has ended. With highs and lows, the Seminoles are looking poised to take the Magnum Cup in hand. Key free agent signees include 3 lineman and numerous DB's. After this first week of practice these are the key position battles brewing.

Free Safety: After this week we had 3 guys showing their skills in reading the offense. This is probably one of the more questionable positions as the Noles are looking to run 2 safeties this year.

Def. Line: With the veterans returning as expected this is going to be a battle of the beast. With a free agency signing of a defensive lineman from University of Colorado, the line on paper may be the best the league will see. With Arabia Bradford and Jerry Nixon leading the way, the d.line may hit an average weight of 320lbs.

Quarterback: I am very pleased with the progress the QB's are showing, with Michael Smith being pushed to the limit veteran Nick Bonner. Right now the race for the starting position is up in the air, but the Noles will be in great hands with either choice.

Wide Receiver: This position is so deep that to even start picking out guys, would not do justice. With the veteran leadership of Jarvis Bonner and Jose Fuentes, the younger receivers will have to step their game up. Right now they are showing signs of being key guys.

Cornerbacks: This is another position that we are very deep in. The you guys are showing great footwork, but until we get in full pads, they will be tested on stopping the run not only covering pass.

With the first week passed, the coaching staff has it's work cut out for us. We must start setting up a depth chart. The intensity of practice must be turned up. The veterans are being pushed to the limit. As I have always stated it's not about what you did for me last year, but what your doing for us this year. All positions are open, if you want it, you got to earn it. No talent will be waisted, no position given out on friendship. Just as we are deep in key positions, other teams are also. As a coach you feel like this is your year, this is the best you've had, but again we have not played a game.

So to the players, get your equipment together, the longer you wait, the further down the depth chart you will fall.