[Scotty_Bronson]

^^^i agree 100%. He too has to stay healthy. He has had issues with his knee and ankle in basketball. i look for the secondary to be improved this year. A year more experienced in all but one position, but imo, the youngest DB on the field was the most consistent last night and that was Judd. They should be a bit faster and stronger as well. Raceland beat themselves in all but 2 one losses last year. We will be able to do enough stopping the run game with 6 or 7 in the box and teams will be forced to spread the field.

Imo, its not coverage in the secondary that hurt us last year. It was tackling, which i feel will be better this year with all the hard work that was put in by the skill guys in the weight room in the offseason. Against Fairview and Paintsville, too many 5 yard receptions turned into 10-15 yard gains and in some cases 50+ yard scores. That falls on tackling, not getting beat down field. Especially against Fairview and Valley, You had an inexperienced secondary that I think were so concerned about being burnt (players and coaches both), that they played to soft of coverage and worried about being beat downfield that they played "not to lose" defense. Having Hall and if Damon stays healthy, could allow us to have a nickel and dime package if our front 6 or 7 can do what we all feel they can do.

If we can stay healthy, I like our shot each and every week no matter who we play.