The Beef: Sounded like the coaches were really excited with what Blanton may be able to bring to the offense. Not saying he is another Chase Coffman or anything, but he may have the ability to go up and get the ball like Coffman used to (ala 2005 Independence Bowl) and become a nice red-zone weapon. In an offense that will lack for established pass catchers to start the season, Blanton joins a group of many where a good fall could propel him quickly up the depth chart to a prominent role this fall.
AlaTiger: Practice reports are positive.