Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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#176      
skyIdub
We are literally 2 or 3 real big time playmakers from being right where Indinia is.

The O line stood up today. The DB's would be way better with X in the mix. One more pass rusher to keep the triple teams off of Jacas.

If I'm a recruit...I see playing time.
 
#182      
mhuml32
Where does the staff put Eberhart and Rankin to start? The discussion about the staff saying they're set at WR but really wanting Presley (good player) has me wondering if Eberhart is starting at WR. With Williams, Eberhart already, taking three safeties in one class does not feel optimal.

The answer might be the staff likes Presley that much that they'll just "figure it out" later.
 
#184      
Joel Goodson
mhuml32 said:
Where does the staff put Eberhart and Rankin to start? The discussion about the staff saying they're set at WR but really wanting Presley (good player) has me wondering if Eberhart is starting at WR. With Williams, Eberhart already, taking three safeties in one class does not feel optimal.

The answer might be the staff likes Presley that much that they'll just "figure it out" later.
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guessing it's the latter (Presley is realllly good)
 
#185      
BrownTown
mhuml32 said:
Where does the staff put Eberhart and Rankin to start? The discussion about the staff saying they're set at WR but really wanting Presley (good player) has me wondering if Eberhart is starting at WR. With Williams, Eberhart already, taking three safeties in one class does not feel optimal.

The answer might be the staff likes Presley that much that they'll just "figure it out" later.
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I think they are all Defensive backs/secondary. Not mentioned, and maybe by choice. Hankins, our top 100 player who will definitely get a shot at starting.

Think Rankin would be the guy with the highest offensive possibility. Great slot receiver type. Just get him the ball and let him make a play.
 
#189      
therealmiket86
BrownTown said:
This was my thought until yesterday. Bailey picked a great day to have a great day. Win or lose, his run fits and TE coverage on Klare were noteworthy.

We all saw the GMs in attendance, not to mention what I'm assuming was a scout from half the league.
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Bailey had a very good game yesterday but what will hurt him is his 40. With Luke, X, Gabe and JC gone we will have a lot of money coming off the books
 
#190      
BrownTown
therealmiket86 said:
Bailey had a very good game yesterday but what will hurt him is his 40. With Luke, X, Gabe and JC gone we will have a lot of money coming off the books
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Think we spend a ton on a QB in the portal personally. Though I understand your sentiment.

If Bailey can stay healthy the rest of the season, I think he goes. Ends up playing Linebacker at the next level which will somewhat negate his 40 time.
 
#193      
Scoregasm
BrownTown said:
Think we spend a ton on a QB in the portal personally. Though I understand your sentiment.

If Bailey can stay healthy the rest of the season, I think he goes. Ends up playing Linebacker at the next level which will somewhat negate his 40 time.
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My assumption right now is that our starting QB is not on the roster now for next year. They won't hand it over to Boyd with no experience and Hampton in a back up/game manager.
 
#195      
Joel Goodson
Scoregasm said:
My assumption right now is that our starting QB is not on the roster now for next year. They won't hand it over to Boyd with no experience and Hampton in a back up/game manager.
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pretty much. I'll be shocked if we don't bring in a QB xfer. but he's gonna have to win the job (which he probably will)
 
#196      
therealmiket86
mhuml32 said:
Where does the staff put Eberhart and Rankin to start? The discussion about the staff saying they're set at WR but really wanting Presley (good player) has me wondering if Eberhart is starting at WR. With Williams, Eberhart already, taking three safeties in one class does not feel optimal.

The answer might be the staff likes Presley that much that they'll just "figure it out" later.
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I like the wr room but we a game changer there. If we think that can be Eberhart then I’m all for him starting at wr.
 
#197      
therealmiket86
BrownTown said:
Think we spend a ton on a QB in the portal personally. Though I understand your sentiment.

If Bailey can stay healthy the rest of the season, I think he goes. Ends up playing Linebacker at the next level which will somewhat negate his 40 time.
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We will need to find an edge rusher which won’t be cheap. We generate almost no pass rush. I can’t imagine what it’ll be like when Gabe is gone.
 
#199      
mhuml32
Getting a good QB and edge rusher in the portal might cost $7-8 million. I don't see that happening. You likely have to take a leap on one of them that there is an internal replacement.
 
#200      
fuddrules
A portal QB vs no QB may hinge on a new OC. If Lunney stays, it does give an edge to Hampton.
 
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