As the dog days of summer roll on, GSEagles.com is sitting down with each of the 11 position coaches to discuss their room. Up next is inside receivers coach Damion Willis.

Q: Coach, what were your overall takeaways from spring ball for your inside receivers?
DW: I was really pleased with how we performed overall. Of course, there are always areas where we can clean things up—and we've been working on that this summer—but when I look back at spring ball, I think the group competed well and put together a solid foundation heading into fall.

Q: Who were some of the returning veterans that stood out this spring?
DW: We've got some experienced guys who understand what's expected, and it showed. Dalen Cobb and Josh Dallas both had great springs. And one guy who really caught my eye was Taylor Bradshaw. He made the move from outside receiver to inside and had a phenomenal spring. He embraced the change and really shined, and I'm excited to see if he can carry that momentum into fall camp.

Q: You're new to this room—how helpful is it to have veterans who know the system?
DW: It's huge. These guys have made my transition easy. Even though I knew most of the offense from being around last year, there are still little details that they pick up on before I even have to say anything. That kind of awareness is invaluable. I've got a really smart group of players in this room—they know the playbook inside and out, and it allows us to operate at a high level.

Q: Who are the leaders in your room?
DW: Our two main leaders are Josh Dallas and Dalen Cobb. Josh is our vocal guy—he's always talking, always encouraging, always pulling teammates along. DC leads more by example. He might not say as much, but when he steps on the field, you notice how fast he moves, the detail in his routes, and his overall approach to practice. I love the dynamic they bring—Josh with the voice, DC with the action. Both are great leaders in their own way.

Q: What are you watching for in fall camp in terms of position battles?
DW: I'm looking forward to finding out which guys are going to make that travel roster—who we can count on when it's time to get on the bus. We brought in a couple of freshmen who are eager to compete, and I'm excited to see how they respond. Can they push the older guys? Can they earn a role? Camp is where we'll find that out.

Q: Finally, what's the top thing you'll be preaching to your group to help the team be successful this season?
DW: One word: consistency. We have to be consistent in everything we do—our effort, our preparation, our execution. This is a veteran group. They know what's expected, and in turn, they hold each other to that same standard. If we bring that mindset to the field every day, I think this group has the potential to be really special this season.