Burns has a better back 7, defensively, than Shelby. Shelby’s offense is better, period, in my opinion, and don’t underestimate Bricen Kee at runningback. He often doesn’t get his due in Shelby’s pass happy offense, but that kid is a heckuva back, and if he breaks, he’s gone. Shelby definitely missed him against KM,. Bridges is a special talent, and will be the best player on the field, in my opinion. Hamilton is a shrine bowler at receiver.
Obviously, Burns counters with Haynes, Allen, Thompson, and Norris to name a few. A few of those players play both ways, though. Could become a factor as the games progresses.
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