James Franklin, the Penn State coach, mentioned that Abdul Carter initiated the move from linebacker to defensive end due to personal reasons. Franklin highlighted that Carter struggled with weight as a linebacker and wanted the change. Mehki Flowers also made a similar switch from safety to wide receiver, driven by personal and family decisions. These moves are seen as potentially beneficial for the players.
Penn State takeaways from James Franklin: Why Abdul Carter moved to DE, a key injury and more https://t.co/nRdHWlHXL4
Abdul Carter working at defensive end, his new position at #PennState. https://t.co/qEPnJdz0QM
“This wasn’t really something from us. This was Abdul really wanting to make this move for a number of reasons.” Spring ball updates ahead of the first practice ⬇️ https://t.co/nRdHWlHXL4
Penn State takeaways from James Franklin: Why Abdul Carter moved, a key injury and more https://t.co/m5Ql82EXHs
Like Abdul Carter who moved from LB to DE, Mehki Flowers' move from safety to WR also came from him and his family, James Franklin said. Both switches could be "win-win" situations.
James Franklin said Abdul Carter “really wanted to make” the move to DE, not the other way around. “He was really kind of on the bubble of struggling, I think, to keep his weight as a linebacker”
Franklin mentions playing more nickel when discussing Abdul Carter's move to defensive end
Franklin on moving Abdul Carter from LB to DE: "This wasn't something from us. Abdul wanted to make this move for a number of reasons." #PennState