Training Camp starts today

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Some updated notes from what I’ve read and heard:

Deon Cain has been up and down. Made some great grabs, had some drops. He should contribute this year in what will be the equivalent of a redshirt freshman year. Also Hooker is a big fan of Cain and said he will be a household name by the end of the year.

Funchess and Ya-sin were going at it in camp. Ya-sin was man coverage the whole time. Ya-sin made some mistakes early then started to shut down Funchess by the end. Getting in perfect position and using those long arms to tip away the ball. Even made a tip interception. Funchess made some nice grabs early over

Okereke has started showing up and making plays. He apparently hit Hines so hard on one play the pop echoed across the whole field.

Brisset looks much improved in camp. Likely because he has actual time to throw. That season he played he never had time. Look forward to seeing him play some. If he does well it will drive his stock up.

Grover Stewart remolded his body and is much leaner and more active as a result.

Eberflus said 5th round pick EJ Speed has been jumping off the practice tape physically. They want to see if they can get him prepared mentally enough to win a starting role. That would have to be at SAM which is only like 15-20 snaps a game. Initially looks like the long shot pick everyone was scratching their head over could work out. A starting LB with a 5th is pretty good. Leonard said he likes watching him and reminds him of himself.

The defense has been dominating the offense in practice. So much so the offense couldn’t even score the other day. Hard to read into that though, especially with Luck out. I will say, we have Speed, Rock, and a Hooker on defense. Gonna be a lot of fun.