Position Battles Part 1: Don’t Expect a (Real) Kicker Competition

Inside Black & Gold

We kick off this position battles episode of Inside Black & Gold by updating the most obvious position battles, all of which have a strong incumbent option. It’s likely the kicker competition stretches throughout camp, but is it a real competition for Blake Grupe and Lou Hedley? We’ll also talk about option in the slot role and why Alontae Taylor should have his eyes on a stronger Year 3, and the biggest competition at the linebacker spot. Could Pete Werner be feeling the heat?

Spoilers!

P: Lou Hedley vs Matthew Hayball

RIGHT NOW: Hedley 90%

K: Blake Grupe vs Charlie Smyth

RIGHT NOW: Grupe 85%

SLOT CB: Alontae Taylor vs Kool-Aid McKinstry

RIGHT NOW: Taylor 75%

WILL LB: Pete Werner vs Willie Gay

RIGHT NOW: Werner 70%

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