**2017–18 Offseason Thread**

[douglasbader]

I don't trust Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz, and I was all for his promotion.

He had some maddeningly awful....and some amazingly awesome games this year.

He certainly has a lot more excuses for the poor performances than Parker does.

I think you’ll see big improvements over coming years.

Phil is outstanding.

I like Phil, but there are times when he can break tendency.

 

[HiawathaHawk]

He had some maddeningly awful....and some amazingly awesome games this year.

He certainly has a lot more excuses for the poor performances than Parker does.

I think you’ll see big improvements over coming years.

Phil is outstanding.

I like Phil, but there are times when he can break tendency.

Every fan base can find faults with coordinators on an indivudual basis. On the whole, Phil has been a stud.

 

[douglasbader]

Phil is outstanding.

I like Phil, but there are times when he can break tendency.

Every fan base can find faults with coordinators on an indivudual basis. On the whole, Phil has been a stud.

He's fine, but he should really adjust every once in a while.

 

[CurdMan]

In the usual Ferentz cycle of things, they should have been 1 or 2 games worse. They have finished 8, 7, 12, 8, 8 wins the last 5 years. I think they have a great shot at going 10+ wins and in the Top 10 in 2018.

They aren't Wisconsin yet, but I think they might be creeping closer to it. Going to be a fun next 3-4 years while Kirk finishes out his great career.

Yup. Kirk has himself an excellent staff, some young @BBK approved recruiters, and a big time QB prospect that just needs a little more polishing. The schedule setting up the way it does over the next two years is cause for real optimism. Kirk is going to harvest and Im going to enjoy the hell out of it.

 

[Bob]

Phil has consistently coordinated defenses that are in the top 20-30 nationally and he's the best position coach on staff to boot. He's by far our best assistant.

 

[nolookpass]

Phil has consistently coordinated defenses that are in the top 20-30 nationally and he's the best position coach on staff to boot. He's by far our best assistant.

Phil has been great at Iowa. But our best "by far", I dunno. Morgan isn't shabby

 

[Lime]

it would hurt next year's team to lose Jackson, but if he's a likely first-round pick, it would arguably be better for the program. Iowa's had a good run of producing great college players/solid NFLers, but Kirk's 1st-round picks have had a pretty vanilla streak:

- Robert Gallery
- Bryan Bulaga
- Riley Reiff
- Brandon Scherff
- Dallas Clark
- Chad Greenway
- Adrian Clayborn

four OL, 1 TE, 1 DL, and 1 LB.

hopefully producing a 1st-round CB has a lot more sizzle with recruits because right now Tom Knight is the only guy at the high-profile "athlete" type positions (RB/WR/DB) to go in round 1 in my lifetime.

 

[AZmessDAWG]

it would hurt next year's team to lose Jackson, but if he's a likely first-round pick, it would arguably be better for the program. Iowa's had a good run of producing great college players/solid NFLers, but Kirk's 1st-round picks have had a pretty vanilla streak:

- Robert Gallery
- Bryan Bulaga
- Riley Reiff
- Brandon Scherff
- Dallas Clark
- Chad Greenway
- Adrian Clayborn

four OL, 1 TE, 1 DL, and 1 LB.

hopefully producing a 1st-round CB has a lot more sizzle with recruits because right now Tom Knight is the only guy at the high-profile "athlete" type positions (RB/WR/DB) to go in round 1 in my lifetime.

Wasn't Ronnie Harmon a 1st rounder? Your point still stands though.

 

[Lime]

it would hurt next year's team to lose Jackson, but if he's a likely first-round pick, it would arguably be better for the program. Iowa's had a good run of producing great college players/solid NFLers, but Kirk's 1st-round picks have had a pretty vanilla streak:

- Robert Gallery
- Bryan Bulaga
- Riley Reiff
- Brandon Scherff
- Dallas Clark
- Chad Greenway
- Adrian Clayborn

four OL, 1 TE, 1 DL, and 1 LB.

hopefully producing a 1st-round CB has a lot more sizzle with recruits because right now Tom Knight is the only guy at the high-profile "athlete" type positions (RB/WR/DB) to go in round 1 in my lifetime.

Wasn't Ronnie Harmon a 1st rounder? Your point still stands though.

yes, but my lifetime doesn't stretch back to 1986

 

[AZmessDAWG]

it would hurt next year's team to lose Jackson, but if he's a likely first-round pick, it would arguably be better for the program. Iowa's had a good run of producing great college players/solid NFLers, but Kirk's 1st-round picks have had a pretty vanilla streak:

- Robert Gallery
- Bryan Bulaga
- Riley Reiff
- Brandon Scherff
- Dallas Clark
- Chad Greenway
- Adrian Clayborn

four OL, 1 TE, 1 DL, and 1 LB.

hopefully producing a 1st-round CB has a lot more sizzle with recruits because right now Tom Knight is the only guy at the high-profile "athlete" type positions (RB/WR/DB) to go in round 1 in my lifetime.

Wasn't Ronnie Harmon a 1st rounder? Your point still stands though.

yes, but my lifetime doesn't stretch back to 1986

Weirdo

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Huh. I thought lime was a 47 year old Asian woman.

 

[cloudhawk]

Weird, I was slaying pussy back in '86

 

[Stu Beagle]

The offense should be better next year. I think our D could struggle given the losses, especially early in the season. Schedule sets up nice. Also, Bucky has to go to Iowa City, Michigan and PSU

 

[Bob]

I'm relatively optimistic about the defense. The dline should be really good which can cover up a lot of issues elsewhere, and Phil deserves the benefit of the doubt when it comes to developing corners at this point. I can't imagine anyone expected us to lead the country in INTs after losing Des to the NFL. Linebackers is obviously a big question but we've almost always had at least pretty good linebackers and at least it will be kids who have been in the program for awhile, rather than a bunch of first or second year guys

 

[douglasbader]

Huh. I thought lime was a 47 year old Asian woman.

 

[Squat Cobbler]

It's going to be tough replacing Wadley. We simply don't know if we have a running back that has big play ability.

 

[hawkeyealum]

I think Ivory Martin could be good.

 

[douglasbader]

It's going to be tough replacing Wadley. We simply don't know if we have a running back that has big play ability.

Yes we do. Kelly-Martin has that big play ability.

I think of all positions, the RB position will be the easiest to replace. Kelly-Martin and Young are really good.

 

[Pipiyopee]

Kelly-Martin and Young are going to be a great combo in this offense.

Young needs to be a more patient, but it will come to him.

 

[Wayne Rogers]

Our DL needs to find a pass rush early in the season while these linebackers are getting their feet wet. I realize that we play contain a lot, but too many times we got zero pass rush and that won't be terribly exiting with green linebackers.

 

[maintain242001]

Looked at three mock drafts today all had jackson in the top 20...time to make some money.

 

[MikeyJoe]

 

[CamelTones]

My only worry about LB next year is the last time they had to replace 3 guys was 2014 and we ended up with Bower, Alston and Spearman.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

Yeah, Bower at the Leo (I will gfm) was almost criminal. He shouldn’t have been in on 3rd down this year.

 

[Tugboat]

D line will be as deep as it’s ever been. It appears that Nixon is the real deal and will contribute immediately at tackle. A good Dline will help protect new LBs. Also, sounds like Phil is going to tinker with playing an extra DB instead of 3 LBs.

O line will be above average or better depending on the return of Daniels.

With a full off season as the man, Stanley should be very productive next year.

Tight ends are/will be the best group in the country.

Running backs will be fine.

Receivers will remain a weakness.

 

[douglasbader]

Here are the things to look out for that they could potentially fuck up going into next year.....

Linebackers - need to get the right mix here and not fall into the previous trap of having a senior play because he is a senior

Safety - it was disappointing to see them go with Gervase over Stone. Hoping they don't fuck around and lose a game early next year because they are trying that experiment again.

CB - Hankins has his side locked down and it would be nice to see Rugumba get healthy. Maybe one of the freshman are by mid-season if Rugumba or Ojemudia are't good enough.

DL - need to get Epenesa on the field a lot more.

WR - I hope they look very hard at someone other than Easley starting.

P - this must be fixed. If they have to, let Stanley punt.

 

[hawkeyealum]

Easley seems like an ideal slot guy. Really need two guys to step up on the outside

 

[MikeyJoe]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

 

[HiG 2.0]

Easley seems like an ideal slot guy. Really need two guys to step up on the outside

I have high hopes for Brandon Smith finding his rhythm. He got a lot of snaps this year for a true freshman. Between him and Ihmir Smith-Marsette we have some great potential to come at WR.

 

[douglasbader]

Easley seems like an ideal slot guy. Really need two guys to step up on the outside

It would be nice if Iowa could ever luck into a true difference maker at WR that can step in from the first practice. I think that has only happened twice that I can remember at Iowa and it was Dominique Douglas and Kalhil Hill and both turned out to be morons. DJK was likely the next closest and he was a moron as well.

 

[JD720]

P - this must be fixed. If they have to, let Stanley punt.

2018 Hornung Award!

 

[sergeanthulka]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

I'm semi-worried about the OL, even if Daniels stays. Part of me wants to jump on the idea that AJ & TW make massive strides yr 1 to yr 2. The other part of me says we may be scratching our heads next year wondering why they didn't improve. Polasek has his work cut out for him.

 

[The Full Monte]

Nixon being the best interior pass rusher by the end of next year wouldn’t surprise me at all

But with the depth they have on the DLine....You are going to see a ton of rotation there next year

 

[The Full Monte]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

I'm semi-worried about the OL, even if Daniels stays. Part of me wants to jump on the idea that AJ & TW make massive strides yr 1 to yr 2. The other part of me says we may be scratching our heads next year wondering why they didn't improve. Polasek has his work cut out for him.

I think the pieces are there, but could be some frustrating growing pains as the staff figures out who to put where

 

[Herky823]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

I'm semi-worried about the OL, even if Daniels stays. Part of me wants to jump on the idea that AJ & TW make massive strides yr 1 to yr 2. The other part of me says we may be scratching our heads next year wondering why they didn't improve. Polasek has his work cut out for him.

I know they didn't look great this year but I have zero concerns about AJ and TW. Iowa doesn't tend to fuck around on the OL and these two are both giants. I'm expecting them to be huge over the next three years. A good line tends to raise the floor at Iowa and if they stay healthy I think they'll do that for 2-3 more years provided we find a good replacement at center.

 

[Tugboat]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

I'm semi-worried about the OL, even if Daniels stays. Part of me wants to jump on the idea that AJ & TW make massive strides yr 1 to yr 2. The other part of me says we may be scratching our heads next year wondering why they didn't improve. Polasek has his work cut out for him.

The tackles are studs-light years ahead of the situation a few years ago.

The guards are the unknown but look to be serviceable with Render and Paulsen.

The o line looked bad yesterday due to footing and Stanley holding the ball too fucking long.

 

[The Full Monte]

GT is expected to be a center right?

 

[Revolver]

GT is expected to be a center right?

I think GT is expected to be THE center of the ages.

 

[cloudhawk]

Fuckin' GT, gets me every time

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

Daniels is leaving.

 

[CamelTones]

They had Banwart playing over the GT this year. But I have faith that they understand the potential of the GT.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I bet Reynolds and/or render move. This will allow to twins to move inside and make space outside for kallenberger.

 

[Wanderer]

Weird, I was slaying pussy back in '86

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

Fuckin' GT, gets me every time

If you read out the acronym, this seems Sanduskyish

 

[Bob]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

Daniels is leaving.

If he does I think it's gonna wind up being a bad idea once teams get a chance to look at his film from this year more carefully. He got hurt early in the year so that may have lingered but he was not very good.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I'd add OL as a concern if Daniels is gone. They've got a lot of young bodies, but finding a new center (and the potential impact on depth at guard) could be trouble.

Daniels is leaving.

If he does I think it's gonna wind up being a bad idea once teams get a chance to look at his film from this year more carefully. He got hurt early in the year so that may have lingered but he was not very good.

From what I know, the staff is pretty confident in the eval. Same reason Jackson is a no brainer. Say what you want about Kirk, but this is one area in which he is the best.

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Insider!!!

 

[ChipHilton]

I wish Stanley possessed some mobility.

 

[BBK]

We should hire Bert.

 

[BBK]

C'mon, Dougie. You don't want to see my man Bert patrolling the Kinnick sidelines with his big ol' dicky doo?