Which Sr’s come back
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I'd take as many of the defensive players back as we can get. This defense isn't amazing but it's pretty solid and constantly improving. You put this defense with an actually functional offense next year and you will see a lot more wins and a decent mid tier bowl game.
If a player isn't a good bet for the NFL I would think they will be back if they don't graduate and/or the job market sucks.
Would be nice to have some experience on the Defensive side of the ball come back. I will agree that some on the Offensive side should definitely move on.
Of the 2 ILB's I hope at least 1 returns as we are thin there. I think we have a good shot at Honas coming back. He was hurt last year and had to play the limited schedule this year so he's probably wanting to get a full season in. I think Miller has been here 5 years so he may be ready to move on in life. Getting the UNI transfer helps here.
I really worry about the field OLB as we don't have any experience there. Jojo is the main guy that I have my fingers crossed for. He is starting to play well at that position. Had a great game against Purdue.
Only 1 missed assignment?
We are thin at safety so hope at least 1 comes back. I think we have a shot at Williams as his situation is similar to Honas. Juco guy who lost a year to injury so probably not tired of college yet and can use more film on the resume.
Would be nice to get Culp back. He has been solid.
There's others too I would like back like Jaimes and Stille, but I think they probably have their degrees and are ready to move on.
Mills might be another Juco/transfer guy that we have a shot at but I think RB's take a pounding and have a limited career span so he may chose to move on for that reason.
I really worry about the field OLB as we don't have any experience there. Jojo is the main guy that I have my fingers crossed for. He is starting to play well at that position. Had a great game against Purdue.
Only 1 missed assignment?
We are thin at safety so hope at least 1 comes back. I think we have a shot at Williams as his situation is similar to Honas. Juco guy who lost a year to injury so probably not tired of college yet and can use more film on the resume.
Would be nice to get Culp back. He has been solid.
There's others too I would like back like Jaimes and Stille, but I think they probably have their degrees and are ready to move on.
Mills might be another Juco/transfer guy that we have a shot at but I think RB's take a pounding and have a limited career span so he may chose to move on for that reason.
Honas is really coming on. I went back and watched the last few games, and man he is flying around. Reimer looks good too, just needs to make some tackles. He always seems to be in the right spot, but whiffed 4 or 5 times against Purdue when he should have had a TFL.
Let’s face it, CTB has had a heckuva year. My guess is he is gone and we will certainly miss him. I don’t blame him as cornerbacks are quite valuable and highly paid in the NFL.
He is probably our best overall football player. I felt so bad when he muffed that punt because he has been really good. He came back with a huge game. These are the kids we need in our program.
JoJo
Culp
Honas
Stille
Not worried about anyone else. Our DB depth is not good right now though so maybe getting Williams or Bootle back. Not a fan of Dismuke.
Culp
Honas
Stille
Not worried about anyone else. Our DB depth is not good right now though so maybe getting Williams or Bootle back. Not a fan of Dismuke.
Not my opinion, only what I heard on rumor:
Seniors that are expected to move on after this year:
Stoll
Jaimes
Williams
Dismuke
Domann is 50/50
Stille & Farniok leaning towards staying
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I’m nervous about DB depth, Honas and Domann would be nice to keep.
Seniors that are expected to move on after this year:
Stoll
Jaimes
Williams
Dismuke
Domann is 50/50
Stille & Farniok leaning towards staying
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I’m nervous about DB depth, Honas and Domann would be nice to keep.
If CTB leaves and none of the seniors return, the DB depth does look concerning. A bunch of kids that will be relied upon to contribute are coming off significant injuries (Wright, Clark, and now maybe Farmer and Joseph). The exit of all those FL DBs from the 2020 recruiting class is also going to hurt help depth. Not much room for more adversity or recruiting wiffs at those positions.
Oklahomas receivers will have a field day against our new guys. Let’s hope some experience and CTB returns.
He should play somewhere in Spain. He could do bullfighting in his spare time. I think he could be a star.
Losing both safties could hurt, especially if Farmers injury is long term. Any idea on Bootle, Honas, Falck, Miller and Culp?
Bootle would get drafted, right? He will test well. Outside the lack of INTs, his stats are pretty good.
His 40 alone will get him drafted by the Raiders.
If Farniok and Wilson are doing anything other than signaling line calls from the sideline next season, it will be another losing season.
For depth it sucks, but one of the arguments on this board is NFL talent. We have to show recruits that we send kids to the league. Let them go if they want to go.
the vast majority of college seniors do not get drafted. why would so many come back for a 5th or 6th just to be undrafted again next year? given so few get drafted any way i would think an extra year wouldn't help very many players since not very many players are in the position to get drafted
but i do understand that coaches will probably try to convince them opposite of the facts
I think we have some players, I'd rather see new assistant coaches across the board.
I don't think any will return if they will get drafted or if it is lkely they will not play much.
Yeah I'm not going to pretend to know even the slightest about draft grades and what not. I just kinda figure if you're good enough to play in the league, eventually you'll end up there.
It is probably tough to want to come back for a lot of them.
It is a lot of work, it eats up all your time. It is a full time job.
It is a lot of work, it eats up all your time. It is a full time job.
That could be a mess. Since everyone retains their eligibility, teams are going to have to run off some guys, or take some tiny classes.
Kinda surprised it's still taking kids this long to figure out the transfer portal really only benefits QBs.
Just a thought but since no one is losing eligibility this year, I would love for the P5 schools to float the idea of bringing back freshman/JV teams and having some games next fall. I would definitely tune into mid-week BIG JV games over MACtion games.
Obviously roster numbers and depth are always a concern but this would perhaps be a unique way for P5 schools to further separate themselves and perhaps even the NCAA to test out new rules before fully implementing them.
Obviously roster numbers and depth are always a concern but this would perhaps be a unique way for P5 schools to further separate themselves and perhaps even the NCAA to test out new rules before fully implementing them.
They all need to come back to prove to us and themselves that they were better than a three or four win (?) season.
I could do without Farniok and Boe Wilson on offense and Dismuke would be the one in question on defense..Rather have them 3 move on..
all the freshmen/sophs/juniors are hoping the seniors leave. no one wants to sit on the bench for 1 year let alone 3-4 years
yes and if you're not you won't . an extra year usually won't turn an undrafted player into a drafted player. not after 4-5 years in a program to begin with.
Heard nothing other than the first list mentioned. There has to be appeal for guys coming back to play the sport they love (despite the dedication it takes) if their pro chances seem bleak.
D Williams wants to play Sundays, but he wouldn’t get drafted this year. Would he take his shot with free agency or come put another year on film to increase his odds?
if williams isnt draft able this year he won't be drafted next year. kids who have played 4-5 years and still aren't draft able won't become draft able in 1 more year.
If he has an amazing finish to this season and can get to combine and impress, he’d have a chance I suppose. But Deontai’s issue is he went juco, didn’t play a ton first year here behind more experienced guys and needing to pack some lbs I think, then was injured last year and now has an interrupted season. There’s just not a ton of film on him for a team to spend a draft pick.
He seems like the type who could flash if he came back, raising his stock. Plus we sure could use an experienced DB.