UNC Football Coordinator Report: Open Week Focus, Self-Evaluation, Youth Development

Posted Oct 26, 2021
UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo discussed the development of freshmen receivers J.J. Jones, Bryson Nesbit, Gavin Blackwell, and Kobe Paysour with a focus on the challenges of gauging growth without snaps, getting the ball to receivers not named Josh Downs, the benefits of the open week, and how he can improve the Tar Heels' play calling. (Inside Carolina)

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