Regardless of how you feel about the Calera Eagles, there is no denying that the team has a lot of promise. The players are young and have the potential to be great players in the future. This article will examine a few of the players on the team. It will also look at how they are performing so far this season.
Despite losing their first region game, Calera Eagles still clinched a spot in the region playoffs by defeating Helena Huskies in overtime. The Eagles piled up 38 points, which included five touchdowns from one player.
In the first quarter, Calera took a 7-0 lead on Preston Stokes’ 23-yard touchdown pass to Braylyn Farrington. Calera was up 17-3 at halftime. Helena tied the game at 17-17 in the second half. A botched punt from Calera gave the Huskies great field position. However, a 52-yard field goal failed to go through, and the game went to overtime.
In the second half, Calera had the ball for a long stretch, but could not find the end zone. After Helena scored to tie the game, Calera’s offense could not move the ball. After a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles were forced to punt. The fumble was recovered by Kevin Pinkard.
After the punt, Calera’s offense went three-and-out. Helena then took the lead with 6:28 left in the half. On the next drive, Helena put together a successful series of passes. The Huskies scored a touchdown on a 31-yard pass from Dalton Lewellyn to Hunter Hale. This set the Eagles up with great field position.
With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, Calera’s offense finally made its move. After a screen pass from Preston Stokes to Kobe Prentice, the Eagles took a 13-3 lead.
Earlier this year, the Calera Eagles won seven games in 2021 and qualified for the Class 6A playoffs for the first time. However, the team will be missing its starting running back, Chris Cotton. So, what will the Eagles do?
The team will be led by returning starters at quarterback and linebacker. They will also see the return of running back Daniel Carmona. The Eagles will be physical in the run game with Carmona and running back Amari Brundidge.
The Eagles also return three starters on the defensive line. Linebackers Michael Banks-Mason, Mason Green, and Jeremiah Henderson will be the core of this defense. They are the team’s primary defensive threats.
The Eagles also return a handful of receivers. DJ Goodman, Tra’mun Gaines, and Skyler Strong will be exciting receivers. The Eagles also return a pair of seniors in defensive backs Zymeer Jemison and Ahmari Collins.
The Eagles also boast a slew of newcomers, including freshman quarterback Dekendrick Bennett. The aforementioned field goal was only the second most impressive of the year’s many. The Eagles also return junior placekicker TJ Hernandez.
The Eagles also boast a defense that should be one of the best in the state. The Eagles return three starters at defensive line, two at linebacker, and all four starters at the position in the secondary. This is a defense that will give opponents trouble, and is well equipped to finish in the top two in the region.
During his eight-year career in Kelly Green, Byron Evans had 184 tackles and three fumble recoveries. He was a part of the Eagles’ Gang Green Defense.
Edwards is a third-year linebacker who has graded out among the best players on his side of the ball for Pro Football Focus. He is also improving his coverage skills. Edwards has not yet become an elite player, but he has shown enough to earn a role with the Eagles.
Edwards is expected to be pushed in training camp by newcomers Eric Wilson and Samson Ebukam. Edwards has played well in his first two weeks with the Eagles, and the club isn’t ready to completely bench him yet.
Linebackers are becoming more interchangeable in the NFL. Running backs are a bigger part of the game, and teams need linebackers who can cover and play run defense. Edwards isn’t the track star that teams once saw, but he has improved his movement skills and worked hard on his coverage skills.
Edwards’ lack of experience in the pass game didn’t help him in the field. He had three pass breakups and two interceptions in 2021. However, his versatility could prove important to the Eagles next year. He could be a weakside linebacker in Jonathan Gannon’s defense.
Edwards is expected to play more linebacker snaps when Connor Barwin is injured. Barwin suffered a broken bone in his forearm seven days ago, and the Eagles will have to play with a limited lineup.
Despite a disappointing opening week, the Calera Eagles will be better off for the season than they were last year. Although they lost all four starters at running back, they will be well-stocked on the defensive side of the ball. They will also have the benefits of having three starters at the front of the line.
One of the best ways to do that is to punish defenses that focus on the pass game. For the Eagles, that is one way to win games. They will use their linebackers and safeties to shut down the pass and force the other team into a punt.
The Eagles got the ball in their hands by way of a Tiger fumble. They didn’t score a touchdown on that play, but they did score on a 63-yard touchdown return by Orlando Harris.
The Eagles were the big winners in the end, as they were able to score the first of two TDs to take a 14-7 lead at the half. The first one was a dangling fumble by Carroll, and the second was a 16-yard touchdown run by DeCorey Mickens.
On the flip side, Calera didn’t score much of anything in the second half. Their best scoring drive was an eight-play, 57-yard drive that took up a hefty chunk of the clock. The Eagles also showed up in the red zone, but they were unable to find the end zone.
Against Briarwood Christian, the Calera Eagles scored a 31-28 victory in double-overtime. After the game, the team’s kicker hoisted his teammates in the air and congratulated them on their win.
Calera lost the starting running back, Chris Cotton. DeKendrick Bennett, will be back for senior season. He is expected to produce similar production. This is also the first time Shelby County has faced expectations at a 6A level. He will have to get used to this pressure.
The Hornets looked poised for a big win under Smith. They led 22-15 in the third quarter. After a three-and-out, the Hornets were forced to punt. Calera answered with a four-play, 37-yard drive to the Dallas County 12-yard line. It was completed with a 4-yard run by Daniel Brown.
The Hornets tied the game 8-8 with 10 minutes left in the second quarter. They then held the Eagles to a fourth-and-five from their own 12-yard line. But with 2:08 left in the third quarter, the Hornets fumbled two back-to-back offensive plays.
Calera recovered the fumble and went on a four-play, 37-yard scoring drive. They reached the Dallas County’s 32-yard line with two seconds to play. They were called for running into the kicker. On the next play, Calvin Starks scored on a fumble at the 4-yard line.
The Hornets were able to put together a strong offensive drive, but had to punt again. They then went three-and-out.
Having a good offensive line will improve your confidence throughout a long season. Often, a team’s success depends on their ability to keep their quarterback upright. If the Eagles can keep Jalen Hurts upright and the other key components of their offense in check, they could be a playoff team in just a few seasons.
It’s easy to see why the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line has been the talk of the town in 2018. The group ranked second in the NFL according to ProFootballFocus and was arguably the best in the league last season. The Eagles have a strong, stable group that should be a model for other teams in the NFL.
While the Eagles had a strong spring and have a talented group of players returning, there are still question marks surrounding the offensive line. For instance, did the Eagles make the right decision in selecting Landon Dickerson in the second round? In addition, they might have lost offensive coordinator Shane Steichen. In addition, there is also a question mark at the right guard position.
The Eagles had an impressive spring and will hope to hit the ground running in Training Camp. The team has used all nine offensive linemen in at least five different combinations. However, they have yet to have a true weak link, which should be a sign of things to come.
The Eagles have been a force this season with the help of star players like Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Miles Sanders. The Eagles are poised to make a deep playoff run.
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