MIke Norvell shared largely positive observations after Florida State's first preseason practice in "shells" -- or helmets and shoulder pads.

The depth at defensive back and the competition there, as well as the linebacking corps elicited the strongest reaction in his post-practice comments. The team will take Monday off before returning to the field on Tuesday.

Academically and from a health standpoint, he said he's only going to have to wait for news on a few players before they're cleared to play, and that could take until game week.

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*ALSO SEE: Complete wrapup of Sunday afternoon interviews featuring Norvell, LBs coach Chris Marve and players

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