On Kwauze Garland and Solon Page III
“Both of those guys have shown flashes. I think, like with anything, the older guy, he hasn’t played a lot of snaps in the game, but he’s gotten special teams reps and has gotten better from the spring to the fall. Pakk (Kwauze Garland), he’s a kid who obviously transitioned from a defensive back to a linebacker. I think, for the most part, you can see his athleticism because of his background. He’s working hard every day, putting it all together to become a well-rounded linebacker, so to speak. I like both of those guys to be honest. At the end of the day, they are going to help Tennessee this year.”
On specialty situation guys with a clear-cut strength
“I think that is vital to anything. We’ve got to identify what every one of these kids brings to the table, what are their strengths, what are their liabilities? If you have a legitimate pass rusher or a guy who is really good in coverage, when the time is right you want to showcase them. If you can develop a role on this defense to help us win, we will find you, we will develop you, and give you a chance to showcase it.”
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