tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post368033374486881479..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: 2014 Season Countdown: #38 Taco CharltonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-65888698166928237672014-07-19T11:04:23.644-04:002014-07-19T11:04:23.644-04:00I think you nailed the write-up. The ranking seem...I think you nailed the write-up. The ranking seems a bit low though, given all you said - he flashed some nice talent his freshman year, has great size, and is moving to what seems like his natural position. Typically freshman who play at a position with depth means they'll have future success.<br /><br />Yes, he's blocked by Beyer and Clark maybe Ojemudia is ahead of him too, but there's a ton of rotation at end and Charlton's other challengers at SDE specifically look uninspiring. Beyer hasn't shown much pass rush ability through 3 seasons and Charlton also rushed from the interior at times last year. I suspect his role will be more than your typical backup and his upside seems very high as a guy with the quicks to rush and the size to be an asset in the run game. Excited to see what he can do.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-70352715746664552002014-07-18T18:20:37.198-04:002014-07-18T18:20:37.198-04:00Beyer is a max effort guy...who has made VERY few ...Beyer is a max effort guy...who has made VERY few plays in three years of significant playing time. Practically the lone exception is his INT TD last year.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-19007010579938010042014-07-18T17:34:52.730-04:002014-07-18T17:34:52.730-04:00Thought that I was the only one who noticed Taco o...Thought that I was the only one who noticed Taco on the groung on jast about every play he was in last year and for the most part agree although I like Beyer a little more. He is a max effort guy that seems to make some playsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-52559762120978547892014-07-18T10:45:45.083-04:002014-07-18T10:45:45.083-04:00Hope we see Taco on pass-rushing downs when Frank ...Hope we see Taco on pass-rushing downs when Frank Clark can move inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-12853949972072883612014-07-18T09:20:40.303-04:002014-07-18T09:20:40.303-04:00Agree with your point about the new defense making...Agree with your point about the new defense making guys like Taco more edge-players. I think he would have struggled to hold up at the old 5-tech spot, as he is not the most stout player yet. He spent a good deal of time on the ground last year - darn near every time I noticed him running a T-E loop stunt, the OG or C buried him without much trouble. But in the 4-3 over, he will be in a better position to compete with Beyer, who is not an easy guy to move off the ball, but is not the most gifted pass rusher.<br /><br />Hopefully this year, Taco can add strength and improve against the run some, in preparation for a starting role in 2015. Did not see him do much outside rushing last year (GMatt loves looping the DL), so I look forward to seeing what he can do there. Love Taco's physical potential.Painter Smurfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-39772899325989967762014-07-18T08:47:10.862-04:002014-07-18T08:47:10.862-04:00I like Beyer and while I believe him to be better ...I like Beyer and while I believe him to be better than a placeholder, it is my fervent hope that Taco methodically nibbles away at his minutes and becomes a starter by the time the conference season rolls around.<br /><br />Everyone is clamoring for sacks from the Defensive Line and I don't disagree, as sacks are both fun and obviously helpful to your pass defense, but I believe that we have to become a lot tougher to run against and to my way of thinking this kid is one of the keys for this year's team. If we can consistently hold or better yet cave in the strong side edge our quick and instinctive LBs will drop some Running Backs for some losses that we couldn't make happen last year, thus making everything better. I think Charlton is our better chance to get that done.Roanmanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.com