Herman had a presser today--
DeMarvion Overshown to Will LB (said NFL scout says its his natural position)
Anthony Cook will work at Nickel during spring practice
J.Ossai to “JACK” position, which will allow for more rush off the edge. “He’s aggressive, he’s twitchy, he’s fearless. I love him. I absolutely love him" Byron Vaughns is also at JACK.
Juwan Mitchell - now out of the portal - "We’re counting on him to make a push to be a permanent starting LB.”
BJ Foster will have shoulder surgery (a nerve)
Jordan Whittington back to WR
Roschon Johnson remains at RB
Josh Moore will compete for reps at WR. So it seems clear he is back. Herman said he was never off the team, just did not play.
Malcolm Epps to TE
Herman also said new OC Yurcich watched every play from last year, is focused on tempo. Wants to "go fast." IMO, we do have the players to do that this coming season (we did not so much have the necessary players for that the last 10 seasons).
On Andre Coleman, Hermans said he "bonded well" with the receivers last year -- Collin Johnson and Devin Duvernay praised him, which influenced the hire
On hiring Valai, Herman said this was "the one guy Chris Ash was willing to stand on the table for." In addition, he gave a great interview.
Jay Boulware will run special teams.
Ash said DBs Chris Brown and Josh Thompson have stood out on tape. And that the Texas DB room has more guys who could get playing time than any room he has ever coached