Niners + 5.5 was made with the thought that Jimmy G would start, but it is looking like he may not start of may be won't even play. Line down to 4.5 now and will probably cancel out the Niners play with a Rams play if Jimmy can't go. Saints play is a bit of a hedge as well as we have them UNDER 9 wins. I either win or push this one but I like them to win, but if they don't? I still win because they finish at 8-9 and I cash it and end at 5-1 in futures [Cleveland only loser}.
Williamson going off was curious and he was rebuked quickly by former and current players as to what has gone there. He seems to be fairly alone in this feeling about the program. Who or what Sims is responding to regarding Coffman? May be someone here may have some insight. I can't think of what facts or people he may be talking about or what he is talking about in terms of what's "going on" at Coffman right now.
They need a Defensive coordinator. That much we know. It is an important hire as the defense was a major issue this year after years of solid play. Team game up an average of 34 points a game. They only forced 4 turnovers ALL YEAR. [One INT}. The previous 36-37 games before last year the defense had given up 30 + points ONE time. The previous five seasons they gave up 17, 14, 13 twice and 11 points a game. 5-year average of 13.4 a game. They gave up 30+ NINE times last year alone and 40+ FIVE times last season as well.
If you want to make a big jump next year these numbers have to get better. A LOT BETTER. Offense averaged 23 a game and loses it's really good QB who made the offense go, their best RB, and their best receivers. A couple lineman as well. It is imperative that the defense get those numbers down to close to say 20 a game. Is this possible? Improvement will happen because the kids will be more experienced and will be bigger and stronger as is expected, but how much will the improve the performance is a huge key, because the offense is in more rebuild. IF the defense gives up two touchdowns less a game, can the offense basically mirror last year's production? If these things happen there could be a big jump from 3-7 [4-8 Overall} to say 7-3 regular season?
That seems a reach. Davidson had an out of the blue bad season giving up big points in 2020. Coffman defense struggled all of a sudden also just a year later. Davidson also returned a good number of guys , but had an easier schedule. A lot easier really so they jumped up big in win total.
In 2020, Davidson had trouble getting ANY first downs at all in a blowout shutout loss to Coffman. The very next year, EVERY play averaged a first down. Surreal. Coffman isn't playing YOTW Grove City,Brecksville- Broadway {Yes I know} and Independence. They won't likely start 4-1.
Defense has some guys who can be difference makers, and potential to improve a lot. Getting the right DC is a big thing here.