Agree, would like to see two DEs that can put high pressure on QBs
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with so much inconsistentcy in the run game, really think a 70 yard/game type of RB would be very instrumental. Someone like Komolafe at NW, for example.
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I'm not an insider, obviously it comes down to how his rehab has gone and what kind of feedback he's receiving from NFL scouts. If he's healthy and scouts are telling him he's a draft pick, I could see the logic in moving on and not risking back to back injuries. The counter point is that he could get one more big NIL check and try to work his way back up the draft board.
We need an RB that can block the pass rush on the roster.
Joel Goodson
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give me headball, or give me death
blackdog
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As much as it would be nice to get an upgrade at RB its a pretty low priority. Really improving the OL is going to contribute more to a better run game than anything. I think a Valentine/Laughery combo is one you can ride with especially with another offseason of growth for Valentine.
Illinivek23
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Do we think younger RBs Wyche, Forster and Wheeler will be able to contribute next fall if we get the OL squared away,?
With unprecedented NIL resources (plus $14-$15MM budget from the $20MM direct player payments) we’ll have this offseason, every returning player needs to earn their spot back regardless of how “set” we appear to be at that position…Xavier Scott (assuming he returns), Juice Clarke, and David Olano being the exceptions.
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mhuml32
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Looked him up, he's played four total snaps. Still early in his career.
I recall a bit of an attitude with Dennis. He came off very arrogant in an interview with Jeremy Werner. Hope he grows in humility.
Joel Goodson
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doubtful. staff backed off of him after his OV. no idea why, but unless something has changed, I don't see us pursuing him
DrunkWastedHammeredIllini
- Where everybody wants to rule the world
I recall it similarly, Bielema strikes me as not wanting someone that isn't fully committed.
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