On today's podcast, we pull together the thoughts of nine coaches from the FBS to learn how they evaluate their individual position and units. Evaluation is always important, and maybe even more so in a season that will have less time to prepare players for week 1. 1:14 David Elson, Marian University DC on communication and expectations to set the process. 8:06 Tyrone Nix, current defensive coordinator UTSA on the product that is seen on game day 10:56 Bobby Acosta, former FBS, FCS, D3 coach, current head coach at IMG Academy on evaluation of playmakers and building the offensive line. 14:36 Eric Mele, RB coach Mississippi State, evaluating the measurables for the running backs 19:21 Eric Eidsness, offensive coordinator/QB Coach Northern Illinois, objectivity through specific grading criteria. 26:14 Craig Stutzman, co-offensive coordinator/QB coach Washington State, holistic grading and creating one voice for QB/WR. 31:55 Cody Kennedy, OL coach Tulane, the O-Line Stock Report and evaluating to create chemistry 36:09 Nick Sheridan, offensive coordinator/QB Coach Indiana, being simple in grading tight ends, getting more players above the line ready. 42:04 Scott Fountain, special teams coordinator Arkansas, alignment, assignment, technique and involving assistants. Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @coachdavidelson @CoachTyroneNix @CoachBA1010 @CoachMeleMSU @CoachEidsness @CoachStutzman @CoachCKennedy @IUCoachSheridan @CoachSFountain Related - Training Camp Series Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/training-camp-series footballdevelopment.com fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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