FSU Football: What Derwin James' Absence Means For The Defense

FSU Football: What Derwin James’ Absence Means For The Defense

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Derwin James (3) celebrates after a play in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 10, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Charleston Southern Buccaneers quarterback Robert Mitchell (10) tries to escape the defensive pressure of Florida State Seminoles linebacker Matthew Thomas (6) and defensive back Trey Marshall (20) after having his helmet ripped off in the first half of action at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2 – Changes are coming in the secondary for the next few weeks

Now that James is on the sidelines for a while, who is going to step into his spot? Will Nate Andrews be healthy enough? What about A.J. Westbrook, Marcus Lewis or Trey Marshall? Each one of them brings a component that James has, but not one of them is the same player who has it all in one.

This week of practice might be the most important of the Jimbo Fisher era to see what players will be able to step up for a secondary that will likely look completely different from anything we have seen so far in 2016.

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