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Rylie Mills
Riley Leonard
Benjamin Morrison
Xavier Watts
Those are next years draft picks plus cross and maybe Evans and CollinsJack Kiser
Rylie Mills
Riley Leonard
Benjamin Morrison
Xavier Watts
Definitely Evans. He could be a 2nd or 3rd rounder.Those are next years draft picks plus cross and maybe Evans and Collins
Yeah Evans is drafted no doubt if he’s healthy but I said maybe because I’m not 100% sold he’ll be 100% this yearDefinitely Evans. He could be a 2nd or 3rd rounder.
Add in Mitchell, Oben
Maybe Botelho
Even if he wasn't, he'd get drafted.Yeah Evans is drafted no doubt if he’s healthy but I said maybe because I’m not 100% sold he’ll be 100% this year
Evans is the real deal. 6'5" 250lbs and to be able run like him and be so fluid, crazy impressive. Great receiver out of the TE positionFeel bad critiquing players two posts in a row but I don't see the love affair with Evans. Unless I missed something I have not seem him flash in a way similar to Mayer, Tremble, Eifert, etc. He actually seems a little stiff. Eli Raridon looks to be an elite pass catcher and much more fluid. I have not been watching the in-line blocking of Evans so perhaps that's where he is most capable and Raridon is weakest.
Thank You for not saying “…elite…” which is your typical description of many Notre Dame football players.Evans is the real deal. 6'5" 250lbs and to be able run like him and be so fluid, crazy impressive. Great receiver out of the TE position
The ones that are elite. Like Evans was before he got hurtThank You for not saying “…elite…” which is your typical description of many Notre Dame football players.
Evans has shown himself to be a reliable, good pass catcher. I’m not sure how he stacks up as a route runner, and I’m not keen on him as a run blocker though I have to believe he’s better than Raridon.Feel bad critiquing players two posts in a row but I don't see the love affair with Evans. Unless I missed something I have not seem him flash in a way similar to Mayer, Tremble, Eifert, etc. He actually seems a little stiff. Eli Raridon looks to be an elite pass catcher and much more fluid. I have not been watching the in-line blocking of Evans so perhaps that's where he is most capable and Raridon is weakest.
Maybe Schrauth and Craig too?Definitely Evans. He could be a 2nd or 3rd rounder.
Add in Mitchell, Oben
Maybe Botelho
They don't have much experience. I would expect both back next year but it's possible. More so for Schrauth I would sayMaybe Schrauth and Craig too?
We've seen a few OL leave sooner than expected after a nice season.
Agree, but I think Aaron Banks was in a similar situation and opted for NFL.They don't have much experience. I would expect both back next year but it's possible. More so for Schrauth I would say
He decided not to come back for his 5th seasonAgree, but I think Aaron Banks was in a similar situation and opted for NFL.
My bad. I thought Banks just had that one season starting, then left.He decided not to come back for his 5th season
Both of those guys are only juniors. So they would be passing up on their 4th season
2nd round pick is correct. He had a very underwhelming rookie year but has been a solid player since. Will be a free agent next year. I expect he will get paid well.My bad. I thought Banks just had that one season starting, then left.
He was really good at Guard, and some posters here (myself included) wanted him back to play one of the Tackle spots.
I think the 49ers took him w their 2nd round pick, and unless I'm mistaken, it's worked out well for him.
I mistakenly thought he left early.....
I follow the 49ers. Aaron Banks is a solid pro.My bad. I thought Banks just had that one season starting, then left.
He was really good at Guard, and some posters here (myself included) wanted him back to play one of the Tackle spots.
I think the 49ers took him w their 2nd round pick, and unless I'm mistaken, it's worked out well for him.
I mistakenly thought he left early.....
Tremble over Evans!?Feel bad critiquing players two posts in a row but I don't see the love affair with Evans. Unless I missed something I have not seem him flash in a way similar to Mayer, Tremble, Eifert, etc. He actually seems a little stiff. Eli Raridon looks to be an elite pass catcher and much more fluid. I have not been watching the in-line blocking of Evans so perhaps that's where he is most capable and Raridon is weakest.
I am pretty high on Evans. He sort of came out of nowhere last year and showed some impressive pass catching skills before his injury, though I haven't really studied his run blocking. I hope he picks up where he left off last year.Evans has shown himself to be a reliable, good pass catcher. I’m not sure how he stacks up as a route runner, and I’m not keen on him as a run blocker though I have to believe he’s better than Raridon.
I don’t think we’ve seen enough of Raridon to consider him an elite pass catcher (not that you were necessarily claiming he was), and I thought he struggled blocking last year.
I think there’s a very good chance that Flanagan will surpass Raridon by the time Raridon leaves. But Raridon was only a sophomore last year and coming off of injuries so maybe he’ll be the #1 in 2025.
I agree with all of this. To me it's if Raridon returns to himself pre injuries or not. He was not his dynamic self last year, after 2 major surgeries. He's had significant time to prepare. I think we either see a big leap forward this year with Raridon, or he becomes a contributor and "what if" type player instead of the game change and high draft pick I thought he could be.Evans has shown himself to be a reliable, good pass catcher. I’m not sure how he stacks up as a route runner, and I’m not keen on him as a run blocker though I have to believe he’s better than Raridon.
I don’t think we’ve seen enough of Raridon to consider him an elite pass catcher (not that you were necessarily claiming he was), and I thought he struggled blocking last year.
I think there’s a very good chance that Flanagan will surpass Raridon by the time Raridon leaves. But Raridon was only a sophomore last year and coming off of injuries so maybe he’ll be the #1 in 2025.
Seems to be a trend for the incoming transfer QB to be named a captain. I'm OK with that.
Evans just gets open,catches the ball and pretty tough to bring down. Not a beauty contest.Feel bad critiquing players two posts in a row but I don't see the love affair with Evans. Unless I missed something I have not seem him flash in a way similar to Mayer, Tremble, Eifert, etc. He actually seems a little stiff. Eli Raridon looks to be an elite pass catcher and much more fluid. I have not been watching the in-line blocking of Evans so perhaps that's where he is most capable and Raridon is weakest.
In case we weren’t on the same page, I was referring to Cooper Flanagan, the current sophomore on the team. I can’t speak too much to Evans’ technique and fundamentals of blocking on the line of scrimmage, but I’ve seen a few “what the hell was that” things in the blocking game. To be fair, that’s something that probably happens to every player at some time, but it can cost the team games.I am pretty high on Evans. He sort of came out of nowhere last year and showed some impressive pass catching skills before his injury, though I haven't really studied his run blocking. I hope he picks up where he left off last year.
You may be right about Flanigan. ON3 has Flanigan listed at the #3 position on its "Future Freaks" list. BTW, Deuce Knight checks in at #1 on the Future Freaks list and OT Will Black is at #9; how crazy is it that ND has 3 players on the list, assuming we can hold onto Deuce?
Flanigan ran track and field in HS, with an 11.44 100m and is the state champion in the shot put, with a put of 61'7". Aside from track and field, Flanigan was an all-state hockey player (how would you like to see a guy his size coming at you in the corner?) and also played basketball. His athleticism sort of jumps off the charts, and at 6'5.5" and 245 lbs. he has ideal size for the TE position. He could be the next great ND TE.
IMO, Sam Hartman was a natural leader. Same with Ian Book.Pete Sampson recently did a story on Riley Leonard that was published in The Athletic. Aside from Riley's impressive athletic skills, what really stood out to me in the story was Riley's leadership qualities. He seems to be one of those guys that is just a natural leader. You hope your QB has that trait, but not every QB does. Many of Riley's former teammates at Duke had nothing but high praise for him, as did some of his new ND teammates. Obviously we all hope Riley backs that up with his play on the field, but he seems to be one of those guys you want to go into battle with.
I dont think Sam was a natural leader at all. Not really his personalityIMO, Sam Hartman was a natural leader. Same with Ian Book.
Agree.I dont think Sam was a natural leader at all. Not really his personality
Book moreso but Riley Leonard for sure.
Brady Quinn was the best leader of any QB we've had in the last 25 years
Sam Hartman was named a captain by Marcus Freeman, which is based largely off a vote by the team. I thought Sam Hartman was a solid natural leader.I dont think Sam was a natural leader at all. Not really his personality
Book moreso but Riley Leonard for sure.
Brady Quinn was the best leader of any QB we've had in the last 25 years
When you bring over a 7 figure QB in his 6th year, he's going to be a Captain almost every timeSam Hartman was named a captain by Marcus Freeman, which is based largely off a vote by the team. I thought Sam Hartman was a solid natural leader.
And obviously so did his teammates and coaches.
Fair enough. Well, there is also something to be said for different forms, different types of leadership. I was a big fan of his overall style of play.When you bring over a 7 figure QB in his 6th year, he's going to be a Captain almost every time
I'm just basing it off what I seen on the field, on the sidelines and his personality
If he actually was a leader, it definitely didn't feel or seem natural to me