Bob Sanders. What a legend.

r_desihawk

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based on the question perhaps kirk’s sending a message to this year’s safeties
 

squeezebox_1

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Bob was an absolute beast in his era. I'm sure he would adapt, but the sandman with the current targeting rules wouldn't be nearly as much fun to watch.
 
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83Hawk

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With Iowa’s weak secondary, gotta go with DeJean. He can go single coverage allowing for double coverage on other receivers. Sanders would be my #2.

The other option would be to shore up the offense. My pick would be Gallery at LT. That would give Iowa a solid offensive line, and enable them to control the ball more. #2…..was tempted to go Brad Banks, but assuming Gronowski is the real deal, I would take Marvin McNutt. Especially with Vander Zee out.
 

Hawkfan_08*

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I would go DeJean but I absolutely love Bob Sanders so I won't disagree.

I do think Foster is easy to dislike.
 

HAWKNESS

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I love Bob Sanders , Adore the Player but this Years Team if I coiuld change out just 1 Brad Banks would be QB1 and to me it is not even a discussion
I think there's a discussion to be entertained here. Brad had such a complete offense around him it's tough to say if we have that yet offensively and how much he'd elevate us if we don't. I'm still very concerned with our defensive line. I would love a 4 down lineman like Roth or Clayborn. I'd also consider a corner lime Dejean, King or Jackson. Especially for next weekend
 

Hawkmanic23

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With Iowa’s weak secondary, gotta go with DeJean. He can go single coverage allowing for double coverage on other receivers. Sanders would be my #2.

The other option would be to shore up the offense. My pick would be Gallery at LT. That would give Iowa a solid offensive line, and enable them to control the ball more. #2…..was tempted to go Brad Banks, but assuming Gronowski is the real deal, I would take Marvin McNutt. Especially with Vander Zee out.
What’s “weak” about Iowa’s secondary this year?
 
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