I'm a Chiefs fan obviously, and they typically have a backup DL(in their 3-4) who's a tweener. Too big to be a DE but too small to be a NT, and is their top sub in player at both positions. Durbin could see a role similar to that.
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I'm a Chiefs fan obviously, and they typically have a backup DL(in their 3-4) who's a tweener. Too big to be a DE but too small to be a NT, and is their top sub in player at both positions. Durbin could see a role similar to that.
Keep up the good work AClone! Thank you for your insight.
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There are 10 people on this board that do nothing but hate. Dont listen to them. Good work!
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K. Tired of reading college football magazines that only do the bare minium research for teams like ISU and often have inaccurate or missing information.
I for one do appreciate this because it does add a little discussion before the season starts about our players. I also listened to most of the CW/AA videos by position as well.
Your grades for the DEs and DTs are way too high. The returning guys are part of a group that gave up huge amounts of yards on the ground and didn't get enough pressure on the QB. The back seven is pretty good but the DL is still a weakness for Iowa State.
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I like the idea of Durbin being able to step in at DE or D-Tackle. Honestly, 6'2 270 may be a little undersized (not a ton) for our conference, but if he can play 10-20 snaps per game to give Mcdonough and company some rest, that's awesome. And who knows, maybe he's real athletic.
No offense to Patrick Neal, but i like the thought of Durbin playing a tackle more than the role Neal (250 pounds) was forced into last year, even though he was a really tough guy.
I love our D-Line depth. I think a bunch of different guys will see time and keep each other fresh.
No offense to Patrick Neal, but i like the thought of Durbin playing a tackle more than the role Neal (250 pounds) was forced into last year, even though he was a really tough guy.
I love our D-Line depth. I think a bunch of different guys will see time and keep each other fresh.
I really like the interior DL depth. Just a few thoughts on the players:
McDonough - He's a solid player who can command a double team. He's got a good punch off the line. I think that he is a guy who does better when he doesn't have to play extended snaps.
Laing - Athletic for a big guy. He also does a good job of batting down passes. Not sure how well he holds up in the run game.
Woods - Low center of gravity with some athleticism. Nice rotation player at NG.
Jensen - Seems like an effort guy to me. He won't wow anyone, but he plays hard. An offseason can only help him.
Simon - I think that he's athletic, but he was just a warm body out there last year. After a year to adjust, he should help the rotation.
Pompey - Had tons of hype as a recruit. We don't know if he's 100% healthy or in shape. IMO he has the talent to start, but may be a year or two away and just get a few backup snaps.
Durbin - Definitely undersized for inside play, but I think that his DE experience will serve him nicely rushing the passer.
Like I said, overall depth is great (as good as I can remember at ISU). Talent is another matter. Most of the depth is unproven or developing. The DL was bad against the run last year, and that was WITH Rump manning the middle. There's some nice upside with guys like Pompey and Simon, who saw little or no time last year. Getting Woods and Jensen some snaps will pay off. They're going to have to rotate guys to keep the starters fresh, but the depth should help and will allow guys like Meyers and Cousins to RS and develop before having to fill in the hole left by 4 SRs in the rotation.
McDonough - He's a solid player who can command a double team. He's got a good punch off the line. I think that he is a guy who does better when he doesn't have to play extended snaps.
Laing - Athletic for a big guy. He also does a good job of batting down passes. Not sure how well he holds up in the run game.
Woods - Low center of gravity with some athleticism. Nice rotation player at NG.
Jensen - Seems like an effort guy to me. He won't wow anyone, but he plays hard. An offseason can only help him.
Simon - I think that he's athletic, but he was just a warm body out there last year. After a year to adjust, he should help the rotation.
Pompey - Had tons of hype as a recruit. We don't know if he's 100% healthy or in shape. IMO he has the talent to start, but may be a year or two away and just get a few backup snaps.
Durbin - Definitely undersized for inside play, but I think that his DE experience will serve him nicely rushing the passer.
Like I said, overall depth is great (as good as I can remember at ISU). Talent is another matter. Most of the depth is unproven or developing. The DL was bad against the run last year, and that was WITH Rump manning the middle. There's some nice upside with guys like Pompey and Simon, who saw little or no time last year. Getting Woods and Jensen some snaps will pay off. They're going to have to rotate guys to keep the starters fresh, but the depth should help and will allow guys like Meyers and Cousins to RS and develop before having to fill in the hole left by 4 SRs in the rotation.
The D-Line honestly is what will make or break our defense this year. If Knott and Klein have people on them 5 yards up field because of no push, uh oh. That also leaves Reeves and Watson on an island.
Please apply pressure! They are capable...
Please apply pressure! They are capable...
I really wish I saw the same things you did. I see Jake McD being a pretty fair player. Laing is pretty ok. After that, it is VERY slim pickings. Woods is 5'10, Simon is just another body.
Be interesting to see how QP and Jensen do.
DT's will need to be leaps and bounds better than last year. Without Rump, can we be?
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[FONT="]As counterpoint, I'll add that Coach Shane really liked Austin Alburtis' athleticism...which turned out to be for naught. Still, put those two interviews together, and it sounds to me as though Cleyon might have a good senior season. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]As counterpoint, I'll add that Coach Shane really liked Austin Alburtis' athleticism...which turned out to be for naught. Still, put those two interviews together, and it sounds to me as though Cleyon might have a good senior season. [/FONT]
Bray has to stop letting Shane B. get his grubby hands on his guys!
I'm really curious how that relationship works between Shane, Curtis, Wally, and CPR. It seems a little abnormal to have a DT coach, and a DL/DE coach.
I don't think you will see Durbin rotating between DE and DT. There just isn't enough practice time for him to get work in at both positions. At 270 lbs, he can definitely give us 10-20 very effective snaps a game at DT, he can't play there an entire game or season without wearing down.
