John Lee Pettimore
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Without looking at stats and going only by what I've seen.
(QB) B-
Slaughter has a high ceiling and appears to progress in chunks. Has shown a lot of poise in recent weeks and appears to be unshakable. Keeps his eyes downfield when in trouble and has recently made several plays because of it. Still occasionally holds the ball too long and takes a sack (despite already being out of the pocket) instead of throwin it away, also still on occasion throws a bounce pass. Would like to see some more designed runs for him but thats not his call. Still a sophomore.
(RB) B+
Massillon has used a handful of backs and andll have ran hard and blocked well. The drop off from Hartson to the next back isn't as tremendous as some would have you think. No problems here with anyone's effort in the backfield. Hartson has had a small problem with taking care of the ball and that is the only thing that keeps this position group from getting that much coveted JLP A grade.
(WR) C+
This group has gotten better at catching the ball, their blocking on run plays need improvement.
(TE) A
This group has been targeted twice and has 2 catches for 1 TD. They also block very well. What else can you ask of them?
(OL) A-
This group hasn't been perfect but also isn't as deep as one would like so they take a beating pretty much all game without too much of a break....not to mention at least one that plays both ways, (expect more as the season progresses). Getting Andrai Jones back will help with depth. This group was probably the second biggest question mark entering the season and I think they've more than answered the bell, opening nice holes for our RB's and doing a nice job protecting Slaughter. Their inspired play despite not being very deep as a group and their recent performance against a huge talented St. Edward line earns them an A-
(DL) B-
This group isn't very deep either but after week 1 they've set the tone. The many tackles our LB's have should tell you all you need to know about this group. Have already set some records for TFL's. Everyone was aware of Moore and Wright but Carmen and Card have played very well. The addition of Bond helps.
(LB) B-
Pringle seems to be in on every tackle and Fair not far behind. Feel like occasionally they follow the ball instead of reading their keys leaving big unfilled holes, not too often. Everyone returns next year.
(DB) B-
Have made leaps and bounds since week 1 in coverage, not perfect but seeing more contested catches (despite having small corners) as opposed to guys running wide open. This group is strong against the run. Wasnt too long ago this group would have earned a D-. Still without Tyler Hackenbracht.
(QB) B-
Slaughter has a high ceiling and appears to progress in chunks. Has shown a lot of poise in recent weeks and appears to be unshakable. Keeps his eyes downfield when in trouble and has recently made several plays because of it. Still occasionally holds the ball too long and takes a sack (despite already being out of the pocket) instead of throwin it away, also still on occasion throws a bounce pass. Would like to see some more designed runs for him but thats not his call. Still a sophomore.
(RB) B+
Massillon has used a handful of backs and andll have ran hard and blocked well. The drop off from Hartson to the next back isn't as tremendous as some would have you think. No problems here with anyone's effort in the backfield. Hartson has had a small problem with taking care of the ball and that is the only thing that keeps this position group from getting that much coveted JLP A grade.
(WR) C+
This group has gotten better at catching the ball, their blocking on run plays need improvement.
(TE) A
This group has been targeted twice and has 2 catches for 1 TD. They also block very well. What else can you ask of them?
(OL) A-
This group hasn't been perfect but also isn't as deep as one would like so they take a beating pretty much all game without too much of a break....not to mention at least one that plays both ways, (expect more as the season progresses). Getting Andrai Jones back will help with depth. This group was probably the second biggest question mark entering the season and I think they've more than answered the bell, opening nice holes for our RB's and doing a nice job protecting Slaughter. Their inspired play despite not being very deep as a group and their recent performance against a huge talented St. Edward line earns them an A-
(DL) B-
This group isn't very deep either but after week 1 they've set the tone. The many tackles our LB's have should tell you all you need to know about this group. Have already set some records for TFL's. Everyone was aware of Moore and Wright but Carmen and Card have played very well. The addition of Bond helps.
(LB) B-
Pringle seems to be in on every tackle and Fair not far behind. Feel like occasionally they follow the ball instead of reading their keys leaving big unfilled holes, not too often. Everyone returns next year.
(DB) B-
Have made leaps and bounds since week 1 in coverage, not perfect but seeing more contested catches (despite having small corners) as opposed to guys running wide open. This group is strong against the run. Wasnt too long ago this group would have earned a D-. Still without Tyler Hackenbracht.
