Smart on Salyers left take on debut
Jamaree Salyer made his launching at left tackle last Saturday versus Arkansas and, in general, head coach Kirby Smart was pleased with what he saw.
” Jamaree did an excellent task. I thought he assisted lead the group. Hes probably got a little bit more experience than the other guys,” Smart said throughout Wednesdays SEC teleconference. “Hes still fairly brand-new to the position; hes worked truly hard at it.”
Both of Salyers previous two starts came at ideal deal with for the Bulldogs, including groups Sugar Bowl win over Baylor.
This, after graduating from Pace Academy in Atlanta as the nations top-ranked guard according to Rivals.
However after the departure of buddy and former teammate (both in high school and at UGA) Andrew Thomas, Salyer was moved over to left deal with, which figures to be his home on the Bulldogs offensive line for the rest of the year.
” Hes going to get challenged more and more as the level of competitors goes up. We know thats one of the hardest locations to play in the SEC. Theres nobody best there. We lost two first-rounders on the edge, and you understand its a tough league to play in when it comes to that,” Smart stated. “But hes really played hard, hes diligent about it, and he breaks really excellent pass-rushers every day in practice.”
More quarterback talk
Pass receiver Kearis Jackson did not drop any hints on who will be the quarterback on Saturday. Whoever does will require more aid from his teammates.
” I felt I didnt do a great job of keeping guys comfortable. This week has actually been different. All the quarterbacks have brought out a different mindset, one to get ready and another to get much better,” Jackson stated after practice Wednesday. “Everyone understands our performance recently was not appropriate. Today, we need to go out and play quickly and make certain we do everything the right method.”
Jacksons remarks echoed those previously in the day by Smart, who was once again asked about his quarterbacks on the SEC teleconference.
After dealing with the topic on Monday and Tuesday, the first question from a national press reporter during the SEC teleconference was about the chain of command between Stetson Bennett, DWan Mathis, and JT Daniels for Saturdays game.
Smart, clearly, did not bite.
” With DWan, hes working, hes continuing to improve. Hes growing as a player and gaining from his mistakes,” Smart stated. “But were attempting to get the players around him to play better, too– something that will permit him to have success,” Smart said. “The very same thing with JT. Hes continuing to work; hes doing an excellent job. Im pleased hes cleared. Hes able to play now, and were thrilled to see what he does.”
Weve got five guys that we feel comfortable with. The excellent thing is, the young guys are getting a lot of reps. Kenny was dinged up in camp, so we were able to get Kendall (Milton) and Daijun (Edwards) a lot more representatives because of that.– Smart on how deep he will go with the running backs.
“Hes done a great job; hes worked truly hard, which was among his goals for the year. Clearly, he had the ability to pin some more individuals inside the 10, and he had the ability to do that with the assistance of some really excellent gunner play.”– Smart on Saturdays performance by Jake Camarda.
Its that way in coaching and its that way– when youre training versus perhaps a school you went to, or that you played at– Ive constantly stated that. We wanted a lot of those guys and got beat! – Smart on Georgia gamers on Auburn being additional inspired for the game.
Hes probably got a little more experience than the other guys,” Smart said throughout Wednesdays SEC teleconference. We lost 2 first-rounders on the edge, and you understand its a hard league to play in when it comes to that,” Smart said. Hes growing as a gamer and learning from his mistakes,” Smart stated. “But were trying to get the gamers around him to play much better, too– something that will allow him to have success,” Smart said.– Smart on how deep he will go with the running backs.
Quotables
On Tuesday, Smart used an upgrade on the injury status of tight end Tre McKitty and offensive lineman Clay Webb.
McKitty, who went through arthroscopic surgical treatment simply over three weeks, ago, has an opportunity to make his Bulldog launching against Auburn after missing out on the opener versus Arkansas.
Webb, on the other hand, stays doubtful after what Smart considered to be an ankle injury.
Wednesday, Smart was inquired about pass receiver Tommy Bush, who did make the journey to Arkansas. He didnt provide a specific reason, Smart suggested Bushs absence was in truth health-related.
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