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dand84

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Well, will be interesting to see who takes Jones place the rest of the year. The other young guys in the room are all smaller speed guys.
 
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Headcard

Heisman
Feb 2, 2005
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I have mixed thought on this one. Obviously they like him and see a future with him at WR to move him and we desperately need a big WR. However, it makes me question some other things. What will this do to our TE room? Hickman was the only TE we signed last year and it doesn't look like we plan to sign one this year. Also, is this bad news on the Betts and/or Omar Manning front?
 
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John_J_Rambo

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headcard said:
I have mixed thought on this one. Obviously they like him and see a future with him at WR to move him and we desperately need a big WR. However, it makes me question some other things. What will this do to our TE room? Hickman was the only TE we signed last year and it doesn't look like we plan to sign one this year. Also, is this bad news on the Betts and/or Omar Manning front?
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we got the transfer from rutgers, as well. could go from small to tall in a hurry
 
Bigredhunter

Bigredhunter

All-Conference
Mar 4, 2009
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headcard said:
I have mixed thought on this one. Obviously they like him and see a future with him at WR to move him and we desperately need a big WR. However, it makes me question some other things. What will this do to our TE room? Hickman was the only TE we signed last year and it doesn't look like we plan to sign one this year. Also, is this bad news on the Betts and/or Omar Manning front?
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A lot of Tight Ends these days do both WR and TE. He has a clear advantage at WR and we need size bad. We also have long jam of young talent at TE.

I'm excited to see how this one pans out bro!!
 
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c3o

Sophomore
Apr 24, 2018
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He may not even see the field. The idea of it is exciting.

damn do we need a win. It's getting tough to be optimistic.
 
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uberism1111

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Sep 28, 2019
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headcard said:
I have mixed thought on this one. Obviously they like him and see a future with him at WR to move him and we desperately need a big WR. However, it makes me question some other things. What will this do to our TE room? Hickman was the only TE we signed last year and it doesn't look like we plan to sign one this year. Also, is this bad news on the Betts and/or Omar Manning front?
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Positionless. Athletic TE that can spread out and also move to TE without subbing while also having a slot do the same at WR and RB to go with a deep threat.
 
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BleedRed78

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Oct 22, 2019
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bigredhunter said:
Very exciting!!! At 6'6, 215 he will be a Corner's worst nightmare!
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Wasn't he kinda slow? I feel like I remember him having a posted 40 time of like 5 seconds or so.

Then again raw speed isn't everything. Kade Warner is a great possession receiver without blazing speed. A 6'6 receiver could offer some great advantages...
 
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newAD

All-American
Oct 14, 2007
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BleedRed78 said:
Wasn't he kinda slow? I feel like I remember him having a posted 40 time of like 5 seconds or so.

Then again raw speed isn't everything. Kade Warner is a great possession receiver without blazing speed. A 6'6 receiver could offer some great advantages...
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I've known him since he was a little kid. No he isn't slow. My slow @$$ ran at best a 4.8 in high school (hand held) and he is faster than I ever was. He may not have blazing WR speed, but he is plenty fast for someone with his height. I'm guessing they are making this move because he would be able to play sooner at WR than trying to pack on enough weight onto his frame to be a true TE. Personally I'm glad to see the move.
 
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Headcard

Heisman
Feb 2, 2005
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How many games has he played so far? I know he played against Purdue and I was thinking he played Special tams in another home game earlier in the season.
 
o_Hit

o_Hit

Heisman
Oct 3, 2004
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headcard said:
I have mixed thought on this one. Obviously they like him and see a future with him at WR to move him and we desperately need a big WR. However, it makes me question some other things. What will this do to our TE room? Hickman was the only TE we signed last year and it doesn't look like we plan to sign one this year. Also, is this bad news on the Betts and/or Omar Manning front?
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Or it could just be that Hickman is really talented and this is the best way to get him on the field right now. When he puts on more size, they will move him back to alTE
 
Bigredhunter

Bigredhunter

All-Conference
Mar 4, 2009
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slick1979uk said:
Or it could just be that Hickman is really talented and this is the best way to get him on the field right now. When he puts on more size, they will move him back to alTE
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Yes, that would be ideal. I'm hoping he's ready to go this week!
 
WHCSC

WHCSC

All-Conference
Feb 4, 2002
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I could only watch the highlights due to a funeral. Did Hickman play at WR? How did he look?
 
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SoFL Husker

All-Conference
Sep 16, 2017
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newAD said:
I've known him since he was a little kid. No he isn't slow. My slow @$$ ran at best a 4.8 in high school (hand held) and he is faster than I ever was. He may not have blazing WR speed, but he is plenty fast for someone with his height. I'm guessing they are making this move because he would be able to play sooner at WR than trying to pack on enough weight onto his frame to be a true TE. Personally I'm glad to see the move.
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newAD 4.8 hand-held? Combine in your backyard?
 
otismotis08

otismotis08

All-Conference
Jan 5, 2012
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Saw him on the sidelines yesterday. Couldn't really tell if he was sidelining as WR or TE.
 
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Huskerz99

Redshirt
Oct 27, 2019
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Heard Hickman is moving to kicker this week. Frost said he could be the next Rimington or Alex Henry.
 
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