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Both coordinators met with the media, tonight. That's a bit different from usual. Kevin Steele had some encouraging things to say, but wasn't too specific. It's a shame, really. It seems he's been curtailed from talking as much from what I remember back in the Spring. It seems like back then, the beat writers were commenting on how refreshingly open he was compared to the other coaches. Now, he's a bit more close-mouthed.
KEVIN STEELE
I love hearing stories about freshman stepping up and making a difference. Daniel Thomas would make a great story. He was a last second offer back on signing day who was likely headed north to Minnesota until the Tigers stepped in with an offer.
Montavious Atkinson is a player I really look forward to seeing. He has the famous man-child recruiting picture and has been converted to a smallish linebacker from his previous safety slot. Like his position coach, he's a guy playing far above his size. Hopefully he turns out as good as his position coach, too.
Been hearing good things about @gamechanger021 Daniel Thomas and Kevin Steele singles him out today
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) August 11, 2016
Auburn DC Kevin Steele mentions Daniel Thomas as a young player that has showed emotional and physical maturity. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 11, 2016
Auburn's pass rush has "seen some sparks" through the first week-plus https://t.co/3ZSLioguJG
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) August 11, 2016
LB Montavious Atkinson was the most productive defensive player in Auburn's scrimmage earlier this week. https://t.co/CkolTmtPJO
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) August 11, 2016
Montavious Atkinson was 'most effective' defender in recent scrimmage. 'He's playing in his comfort zone,' says D-coordinator Kevin Steele
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 11, 2016
Auburn DC Kevin Steele on Darrell Williams: "I would have no problem putting him on the field. He's a smart football player." #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 11, 2016
Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele says LB Darrell Williams 'is a smart player. A physical player who can run.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 11, 2016
Steele says Daniel Thomas "looks like a guy that has been doing it here for quite a long time." #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 11, 2016
Josh Holsey is the team's fourth cornerback at this point, but Steele wants more depth there https://t.co/3ZSLioguJG
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) August 11, 2016
Steele says LB Tre' Williams' ankle injury "will be fine" but won't comment on whether he practiced today or not. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 11, 2016
Steele on Byron Cowart: "He's developed nicely." Won't comment on what specifically he's done well. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 11, 2016
RHETT LASHLEE
I love hearing about tempo. Go fast! Go really fast!
like hearing about explosive plays from the QBs, but I have no clue how this QB race is really going, at this point. I think they're going to go all smoke-and-mirrors on us to the end. Or, maybe, after the hype last season, they're just being depressingly honest to temper expectations.
Auburn coordinator Rhett Lashlee says quarterback race continues. 'Those guys are doing a good job not making it easy' to name a starter
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 11, 2016
Auburn O-coordinator Rhett Lashlee says naming a starting QB would be nice, but 'we're not going to hurry up and make the wrong decision.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 11, 2016
Auburn's Rhett Lashlee says tailback carries still undecided. 'Sometimes we have to get in a real game and see how it sorts itself out.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 11, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee said the TB play percentage and depth chart is still unknown right now. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 11, 2016
Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee says this is big: 'The guys are playing at the tempo we want.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 11, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee says WR Eli Stove has "caught our attention" during fall camp. Lashlee says "we need help" at receiver. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 11, 2016
Rhett Lashlee: 'It's always possible' Auburn waits until opener to name QB https://t.co/Bx5QKGrBcw
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) August 11, 2016
Auburn's Rhett Lashlee says QB Sean White has 'proven to his teammates he's tough as nails and they can trust him.' pic.twitter.com/zwmFYidJyL
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 11, 2016
For more information than what I could glean from just the tweets, there's this link to the al.com recap. The tidbits from there that are important:
The depth at corner back is currently a true sophomore, two redshirt freshmen, and then senior Josh Holsey. There's a reason last year's DB class was so hyped.
It's nice to see a few freshmen offensive players listed who can help early, too. Particularly when it's WRs that we really need to step up. I can't wait to see what Nate Craig-Myers and a healthy Kyle Davis are capable of. Eli Stove getting the praise he has is encouraging, too. We signed four very good wide receivers, and we need at least two of them, if not three or all four, to be contributors.