When asked about who was leading the competition at “will” (weakside) linebacker, Tennessee defensive coordinator hesitated, then commented “Probably based on experience, Cortez McDowell.”
Shoop was quick to include other names though. “Elliott Berry has had a good camp thus far. It’s good to have Quart’e Sapp back and Austin Smith.”
It’s easy to forget about Sapp and Smith, who missed the entire season last year due to injury. Shoop pointed that out as well. “People forget some of the non-starters that weren’t able to play last year. Getting those guys back — getting them back in the swing of things has been very positive.