Ian Book 5th year prospects

[chaseball]

I don't think Ian book is much of an NFL prospect which means a 5th year might be a realistic possibility. I know people want more upside at the QB position but Ian book is an excellent under appreciated ultra efficient quarterback that can lead a playoff/nc caliber roster.

Just curious what the board thinks of an Ian book return in 2020. Both on how realistic of a possibility it is and whether or not you even want him to return next season for a 5th year?

 

[Golson5]

I don't think Ian book is much of an NFL prospect which means a 5th year might be a realistic possibility. I know people want more upside at the QB position but Ian book is an excellent under appreciated ultra efficient quarterback that can lead a playoff/nc caliber roster.

Just curious what the board thinks of an Ian book return in 2020. Both on how realistic of a possibility it is and whether or not you even want him to return next season for a 5th year?

Its realistic.

Not sure

 

[BGI User 1596]

I don't think Ian book is much of an NFL prospect which means a 5th year might be a realistic possibility. I know people want more upside at the QB position but Ian book is an excellent under appreciated ultra efficient quarterback that can lead a playoff/nc caliber roster.

Just curious what the board thinks of an Ian book return in 2020. Both on how realistic of a possibility it is and whether or not you even want him to return next season for a 5th year.

Most likely he returns ....NFL requires ability to throw deep.

 

[McCallen ND NYC]

Book is the best QB of the Brian Kelly era and he should continue to improve with another year. I’d like to see him back next year unless one of the backup really emerge as a playmaker.

 

[IrishMike409]

I’m absolutely hopeful he’s back. Perfect QB? No. Great leader, good enough athlete, tough, winner, consistent, able to win big games? Yes.

Anyone here really think Phil is beating Wiscy at Lambeau next year?

 

[ftnfan62]

Would love to see him back. Assume he will be. Until someone beats him out, he will play.

 

[Irishjohn68]

I worry what Phil and Brandon will do if Book comes back. It's so hard, or next to impossible to keep all of you QB's happy.

 

[McCallen ND NYC]

I worry what Phil and Brandon will do if Book comes back. It's so hard, or next to impossible to keep all of you QB's happy.

I think they’ll sit, improve and wait their turn. They should both get plenty of reps. If they can’t be Book out, then they shouldn’t be upset. They both have plenty of eligibility.

 

[graceh90]

I can’t think of a reason he will not be the ND starting QB next year, short of injury. Nor can I think of a reason why any ND fan would not want him back year.

 

[mwjourney]

I can’t think of a reason he will not be the ND starting QB next year, short of injury. Nor can I think of a reason why any ND fan would not want him back year.

I have no problem if he comes back but I want a quarterback who can stretch the field better than Book does now. If he fixes that piece, then he should start but if not, give Phil or another QB a shot.

 

[graceh90]

I have no problem if he comes back but I want a quarterback who can stretch the field better than Book does now. If he fixes that piece, then he should start but if not, give Phil or another QB a shot.

I don’t understand that logic. Do you think Phil should start next week against Michigan?

 

[mwjourney]

I don’t understand that logic. Do you think Phil should start next week against Michigan?

I'm saying Book has things he can improve on if he comes back next year and I hope he worked on them on their off week. If Phil is the better QB, then he should play but like you I'm just a poster not the coach who makes the decisions.

 

[NDlb46]

I’m absolutely hopeful he’s back. Perfect QB? No. Great leader, good enough athlete, tough, winner, consistent, able to win big games? Yes.

Anyone here really think Phil is beating Wiscy at Lambeau next year?

Why couldn’t he? Illinois just did it with a far weaker supporting cast.

 

[bizzybecknd]

He will be back, where else is he going to go? And Of course ND will want him back.. he has the arm to stretch the field, just doesn’t see the field very well, doesn’t go through his progressions and doesn’t feel the pocket very well. Makes some crucial plays on his feet but his inability/unwillingness to not panic and make big throws isn’t enough to beat the elite.

 

[Golson5]

He will be back, where else is he going to go? And Of course ND will want him back.. he has the arm to stretch the field, just doesn’t see the field very well, doesn’t go through his progressions and doesn’t feel the pocket very well. Makes some crucial plays on his feet but his inability/unwillingness to not panic and make big throws isn’t enough to beat the elite.

He will be back, where else is he going to go? And Of course ND will want him back.. he has the arm to stretch the field, just doesn’t see the field very well, doesn’t go through his progressions and doesn’t feel the pocket very well. Makes some crucial plays on his feet but his inability/unwillingness to not panic and make big throws isn’t enough to beat the elite.

He doesnt have a strong arm

 

[lyonhawk]

Book is the best QB of the Brian Kelly era and he should continue to improve with another year. I’d like to see him back next year unless one of the backup really emerge as a playmaker.

DeShone Kizer was the best QB of the Kelly era.

 

[88ND]

I don't think Ian book is much of an NFL prospect which means a 5th year might be a realistic possibility. I know people want more upside at the QB position but Ian book is an excellent under appreciated ultra efficient quarterback that can lead a playoff/nc caliber roster.

Just curious what the board thinks of an Ian book return in 2020. Both on how realistic of a possibility it is and whether or not you even want him to return next season for a 5th year?

Already did a thread on this.

Please lord no.... Move along.

We've got to get better QB play and there's no way to know if Phil is all that and a bag of chips on the sideline.

The problem here is Kelly waited 1 year too late to sit Wimbush and play Book. That messed the whole cycle up.

I guarantee you Phil thought he would be the number 1 backup this year behind Wimbush and take the reins next year.

Phil was way too good in Western PA high school football to be sitting one more entire year. He needs a chance to stretch those legs and arm out.

 

[88ND]

Why couldn’t he? Illinois just did it with a far weaker supporting cast.

Hilarious...

The same old shit.

The know it all's that really know all of nothing.

Damn near the entire board said I was crazy for telling y'all Book would start by week 3.
Some responses were there's a reason he's the backup. Kelly knows best and is playing Wimbush for a reason. Blah blah blah.

The amnesia here is so funny.

Now it's like WTF would we do without Book.


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[BGI User 1596]

Hilarious...

The same old shit.

The know it all's that really know all of nothing.

Damn near the entire board said I was crazy for telling y'all Book would start by week 3.
Some responses were there's a reason he's the backup. Kelly knows best and is playing Wimbush for a reason. Blah blah blah.

The amnesia here is so funny.

Now it's like WTF would we do without Book.


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Ouch!

 

[IrishMike409]

DeShone Kizer was the best QB of the Kelly era.

Kizer captained a 4-8 team....

 

[BGI User 1596]

Kizer captained a 4-8 team....

Imagine the record if TR was still at it!

 

[d1042]

Imagine the record if TR was still at it!

Kelly coached a 4-8 team! still blaming the 20 yr old!!

 

[88ND]

Kizer captained a 4-8 team....

BK coached the 4-8 team.

38 drop backs for passing in a hurricane.

Ripping the face off a center for muffing a snap while standing in water over his ankles.

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[Scots-Irishballa]

I don't think Ian book is much of an NFL prospect which means a 5th year might be a realistic possibility. I know people want more upside at the QB position but Ian book is an excellent under appreciated ultra efficient quarterback that can lead a playoff/nc caliber roster.

Just curious what the board thinks of an Ian book return in 2020. Both on how realistic of a possibility it is and whether or not you even want him to return next season for a 5th year?

1 continuity at the position is only an upside.
2. This staff has shown their gonna play the guys who give them the best chance to win.

 

[mirer03]

I think they’ll sit, improve and wait their turn. They should both get plenty of reps. If they can’t be Book out, then they shouldn’t be upset. They both have plenty of eligibility.

Its likely at least one transfers.

 

[McCallen ND NYC]

Its likely at least one transfers.

I highly doubt Phil would transfer. He doesn’t seem like the type. He stuck with his ND commitment throughout the awful 4-8 season while other programs were still actively pursuing him.

 

[NotreDame du Lac]

I worry what Phil and Brandon will do if Book comes back. It's so hard, or next to impossible to keep all of you QB's happy.

Who cares. Phil stinks. 2021 and 2022 recruits are much better.

 

[Golson5]

Who cares. Phil stinks. 2021 and 2022 recruits are much better.

Oh boy. This is just dumb

 

[Golson5]

Its likely at least one transfers.

Cant see Brandon transfer. He'll only be a RS frosh and it's not like he was a5 star stud. Hes a developmental type. He'll stick around

 

[IrishMike409]

Kelly coached a 4-8 team! still blaming the 20 yr old!!

I don’t want to blow this out, but do you really think Kizer is a leader? I supported Kizer and still would, but looking back, he was overrated. Just didn't have “it”. Book does.

 

[Get Nasty]

I don’t want to blow this out, but do you really think Kizer is a leader? I supported Kizer and still would, but looking back, he was overrated. Just didn't have “it”. Book does.

Book has the “it” factor? Is this a joke?

 

[BGI User 1596]

Book has the “it” factor? Is this a joke?

Sounds like a happy feet dance show.....the it factor !

 

[IrishMike409]

Book has the “it” factor? Is this a joke?

Not a joke.

 

[McCallen ND NYC]

15-2 as a starter is no joke!

 

[mirer03]

I don’t want to blow this out, but do you really think Kizer is a leader? I supported Kizer and still would, but looking back, he was overrated. Just didn't have “it”. Book does.

I like book, but if we were picking teams and the two options you had to pick from were kizer and book youd be nuts to take book.

Both were accurate, both could run, one can hit a deep ball consistently.

 

[mirer03]

Kizer captained a 4-8 team....

Who was in charge of that defense? Just checking.

 

[Golson5]

I like book, but if we were picking teams and the two options you had to pick from were kizer and book youd be nuts to take book.

Both were accurate, both could run, one can hit a deep ball consistently.

Definitely would take Kizer

 

[IrishMike409]

I like book, but if we were picking teams and the two options you had to pick from were kizer and book youd be nuts to take book.

Both were accurate, both could run, one can hit a deep ball consistently.

Good post, and I agree w a lot of what you said. However, I would take Book.

Just seems like Book makes plays when we really need them. When the chips are down, I trust Book.

 

[Get Nasty]

15-2 as a starter is no joke!

It’s a very good record... but that doesn’t mean he’s a great qb or has it factor. Hasn’t shown it yet

 

[NDIRISH53]

DeShone Kizer was the best QB of the Kelly era.

Strongly disagree. Give me book 10/10 times. I do not understand the love for a quarterback who was a leader on the 2016 team who had optional offseason workouts.