Desmond Evans is “home” now at defensive end. No longer chasing running backs in receiving routes 25 yards downfield, Evans’ primary mission is to get to the quarterback. And his process in becoming a player who teammates speak of daily as one of the eye-brow raisers in preseason camp hasn’t been a smooth one, but it has been to his benefit. (Tar Heel Illustrated) Tar Heels Eliminating Defensive Busts Through Simplification & Communication
UNC middle linebacker Cedric Gray told reporters in July that Gene Chizik’s intention is for his defenders to be great at five tasks, not merely.