They would have to be honest with him about that or it could cause some team issues
Craig was good last week and this week. He's bigger and stronger than Zeke.
Dont forget Baker at one of the table spots. He'll have a chance as well
He's the first man in at tackle still. He may explore but from a ND podcast last night they said the staff really likes him and thinks highly of him
Shit…..if that’s the case great. It means we’ve got some big time decisions to make at G.
If Fisher leaves, we'll be extremely inexperienced at tackle. Although talented. They may look at the portal if Fisher decides to leave. I think he needs to stay very much but if he is wants to leave, nothing they could do
I hate to come down on Zeke, but he’s also likely as good as he’s gonna get.
Totally get this. I REALLY thought he was too small and overmatched when he first played in place of an injured Patterson, but coaches loved him. He surprised me last year as I thought he played very well. This season I can’t tell the extent he owns some of the breakdown in our interior DL on pass plays, especially against Louisville, but likelihood is both Rocco and Coogan missed assignments. BUT, as good As his technique might be, and his increased weight and strength, he still struggles against big powerful guys playing on his nose. As noted, he gets knocked on his ass a couple times per game by bigger more powerful nose guards, and he is challenged on short yardage plays where he struggles to get much push. His leadership is reportedly exceptional. But I really hope he decides to move onto his chosen career, and we have Craig and his size manning this position next year.
Do you go think Craig has a much higher ceiling than Zeke?
Yes, I think Craig has a higher ceiling largely because he is bigger and stronger, and he will only get stronger. Zeke apparently excelled at calling out OL assignments, leadership, and being technically sound and assignment correct. We don’t know if Craig will achieve Zeke’s level in these, but I’m sick of seeing our center get knocked on his ass by Bigger stronger nose guards, and I’m sick of having no push up the center on short yardage runs. I am hopeful Craig will considerably exceed Zeke’s ceiling.
Huh what? Craig has played better last 2 games than zeke ever has
Craig and Zeke are actually very similar on size.
I soured on Baker a few years ago, but he has to be in the mix for a tackle spot if Fisher doesn’t return. Jagusah and Wagner would be favored, but who else do we have competing for tackle? Baker more than looks the part. The guy is huge!
Zeke entered the Portal
