The Pocket is BACK! Former Nittany Lion & NFL Jason Cabinda Fullback steps into The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg this offseason to talk all things Penn State Football! This week, the boys go in-depth on why the hiring of DC Jim Knowles is a home run and what it means for the Nittany Lions as they strive to contend for a national championship. From his elite defensive mind to his ability to elevate Penn State’s defense, Jim Knowles is already making waves in Happy Valley.

They also take a big-picture look at:

- Coach Franklin’s latest hires and their impact on PSU football

- Keys to success for Penn State’s defense under Knowles

- Inside stories on new projects and insights from Jason Cabinda

- What to expect from Penn State’s upcoming spring ball and long-term strategy

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CHAPTERS:

01:16 - What's Jason Been Up To

04:37 - Upcoming Offseason Pocket Plans

05:17 - Jim Knowles Coaching Hire

12:18 - Dan Connor Linebackers Coach Promotion

20:23 - Stan Drayton Overview

24:10 - Trace McSorley Update

27:53 - T9 Hire Impact on Drew Allar

29:00 - Intentional Team Moves

32:33 - Player Maturation Process

35:28 - NFL Draft Preparation

39:41 - Importance of the Combine

43:57 - Travis Hunter Insights

45:24 - Linebacker Jesse Luketa Discussion

51:27 - Closing Thoughts

52:20 - Winter Workouts & Spring Training

1:04:30 - Mailbag Questions

The Pocket is co-hosted by former Nittany Lions Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda, presented by The College Sports Company.

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