A six-pack of Hurricanes notes on a Thursday:
u25aa In recent weeks, I asked several defensive assistant coaches what offensive player, in addition to quarterback Malik Rosier, impressed them this offseason. Cornerbacks coach Mike Rumph, safety coach Ephraim Banda and outside linebackers coach Jonathan Patke all mentioned receiver Jeff Thomas, among others.
“Jeff Thomas can be the best slot receiver in the country,” Patke said. “When he gets extra gear, he’s faster than anybody else out there. He can be a real difference maker.”
Banda believes Tyler Gauthier “can be one of the best centers in the country.