There's a dude out there somewhere that needs a change of scenery, we just have to find him.
Agreed, think we need at least 1-2 portal additions here. This DL has held this team back severely.
We need is a part-time stud on a strong defensive line who's looking for a full time gig with good pay.
This is where NIL money needs to be spent along with some money on a stud OT. We may have to also find that great RB to replace EJ if he decides to declare for the draft which is becoming more and more likely. I believe we are OK at the WR and TE spots we just need to shore up that DL/OL spot and of course keep Lateef happy, I guess we have more to be concerned about than I first thought.
At least with EJ, in the event he declares, NU has established the fact that IF you are that guy, the ball will find its way into your hands.This is where NIL money needs to be spent along with some money on a stud OT. We may have to also find that great RB to replace EJ if he decides to declare for the draft which is becoming more and more likely. I believe we are OK at the WR and TE spots we just need to shore up that DL/OL spot and of course keep Lateef happy, I guess we have more to be concerned about than I first thought.
Defense loses 7 starters. The depth and experience isn’t there. Won’t be a fun year for DL’s last year at QB.
Who the hell is DL? They lose 5 starters on the defense. The only starter that doesn't have a back up that plays some decent number of snaps is Singleton. Merritt will take over for Wright, Hartzog will replace Ceyair, RVP will take over for Jeudy, and Rogers or McGahee will replace McCullough..Benning or Rhett could move into Singleton's spot as well.
I like Keona, Kade, and Williams. I don't think Van Pop is a good enough athlete to compete at the level we need. He's too slow and can't overpower good OL. I would hit the portal for 2 DL next year.
If we can find a legit NT. The defense could be pretty solid. Need someone that can clog up the middle and occupy two lineman every snap while still making plays. But yes, the other guys need to continue developing as well. Williams Nwaneri has the ability to put more weight on while getting more explosive. He has all the natural ability to develop into a top 10 pick. Just needs to keep grinding.
You think terry will need time to develop or won’t be back from the knee injury? Or did he peak in high school?
Good lord, no. Marshall moves to cb 1. Either Jones moves to cb 2 or we go to the portal for cb 2.
That is if Nwaneri and Simpson don't get tampered with and poached in the portal. Shavers and Marshall are another 2 to keep an eye on. These are all very real possibilities and no laughing matter.
I wouldn't worry about Nwaneri if Mozee is here. Also, Nwaneri had about the least drama from a 5 star then any recruitment I've ever seen. Why would Marshall and Shavers leave? Both have had success and will have an even larger role next year.
I'd be very shocked if Shavers left. Those FLoBraska boys we have now are pretty loyal. Add to it, Shavers' dad is very vocal and supportive of Nebraska and Rhule on X. You'd think he'd been a Nebraska fan for 60 years. I know, its his dad, he should be supporting his son's team.
What? Marshall and Jones are already starting at CB. Wright moved to nickel when Hartzog went down.
I’ll be somewhat surprised if Hartzog is a regular starter next fall
Money talks. Worry about Cuban, Indiana and the schools with Texas oil money. Oregon
I remember Nebraska offered more for that Nevada OT than Oregon did and he still chose Oregon. His reason: better chance to win a title.Money talks. Worry about Cuban, Indiana and the schools with Texas oil money. Oregon
I don't think some folks here follow the roster very much, while at the same time whining about getting a "stud" from the portal. I suspect the LB room will get a little portal help, maybe an interior D line guy. The DB room looks comparatively awesome. Marshall, Jones, Benning, Guthrie, and Conn all play now, and Hartzog will be available next year.
I take the depth chart with a grain of salt. Lenhardt has been listed as an "or" all season long but I don't think anyone would argue that Nwaneri is the starter. Kid from Fargo is 3rd string but probably plays 4th most snaps on DL.
I think real depth is actually occurring. Guys like Leonhardt who are solid all-around guys are in support, and high flyers like Nwaneri are taking most of the reps. The Rogers kid is a great example of development and his trajectory is very normal, something that happened routinely prior to Riley and Frost. We went a couple of years without an OLB of the caliber of Rogers.
I think its the last one you mentioned. Hope I'm wrong. Only chance would be at Nose IMO.
It would be a hell of a lot smarter to make sure Nwaneri comes back than it will be to let him go and commence with fighting over Oregon's and Ole Miss's DL portal scraps.
Iowa has taken kids like Pietrzak and developed them into NFL draft picks. NU has to do the same. Don't take your eyes off the ball and recruit over top of him with "ready to play" mediocrity.
Listed at 6-2/310. He would be in the rotation now if not for the injury.
I like the kid because he’s a try hard, but we’ve got to have better talent and measurables
