Gerald Willis note

Dec 5, 2017

Quick update here because I've seen some people ask about Willis' status for next season. After asking around over the past two days, there is a ton of confidence in where he is at right now. Obviously Willis has had an up-and-down Miami career, but people within the program are very encouraged with the steps he took this season on-and-off the field, while he was still able to practice and workout with the team.

The expectation right now within the team is that at least one, if not both starting DTs in Norton and McIntosh, are leaning towards turning pro -- this would make Willis' return of the utmost importance. As we are in the midst of recruiting season, just remember that Coach Kuligowski's most important addition this offseason is arguably Willis.

UPDATE: After seeing this post, Willis' attorney Jason Setchen reached out to me to say, "Gerald is 100 percent committed to the University of Miami and Coach Richt and he is excited about playing football next year at UM."

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JgDaCane

Dec 5, 2017

QSTOKES said:
JgDaCane said:

Norton leaving is worse then Brad leaving. He’s as ready as I am to run in the olympics. Actually if he leaves he ends his own football career.

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I think he is good enough to make an nfl roster but leaving now will cost him lots of money

It’s a brainless move.

CANE

Dec 5, 2017

brock said:
Mr. Dynasty1 said:

Willis worth all this fuss?

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When he was healthy in 2016 he was our most dominant and productive dt even over mcintosh

I need oculor proof.

Bennubird

Dec 5, 2017

We already know how this goes. I'll be thrilled if at least one of our two defensive tackles comes back. Willis is the real deal when he's available. We still need more help in the trenches though. Can't have too many disruptive DTs.

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native

Dec 5, 2017

Norton needs to get his *** in shape, he is good for maybe 2 or 3 plays and then he is just a body out there. Reminds me of Cortez before he got in shape.

paksat

Dec 5, 2017

OBLIVION said:
I seen nothing from any player on this team that makes me think this guy should leave early for the NFL.

They need to come back and finish building this ****.

then you must be blind

all rj does is blow plays up

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BoxingRobes

Dec 5, 2017

Outside of Walton, I don't think there is a case to be made for any of our underclassmen leaving. They will all be good in the pros and have varying projections, but I think all are leaving money on the table by leaving early.

AUcane

Dec 5, 2017

Peter Ariz said:
Mr. Dynasty1 said:

Willis worth all this fuss?

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yes. Arguably best DT on the roster right now

He sure didn’t show it on the field when he did play. Maybe on greentree?

KrazyCane

Dec 5, 2017

Anyone who thinks Kendrick Norton isn't ready for the NFL is beyond clueless. You fools think NFL teams expect every draft pick to look like a pro bowler day one? Tryna deflect your begging for him to stay to this bs about him not being good enough lol gtfoh

252cane

Dec 5, 2017

AUcane said:
Peter Ariz said:

Mr. Dynasty1 said:

Willis worth all this fuss?

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yes. Arguably best DT on the roster right now

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He sure didn’t show it on the field when he did play. Maybe on greentree?

You sure? Willis had 5.5 tfls and 1.5 sack in 2016 in limited playing time. He was suspended a game and got hurt vs fsu. Mcintosh started the entire year and had 9.5tfls and 2.5 sacks. Norton had 10tfls and 2 sacks.

Odysseus

Dec 5, 2017

Best dt

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AUcane

Dec 5, 2017

252cane said:
AUcane said:

Peter Ariz said:

Mr. Dynasty1 said:

Willis worth all this fuss?

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yes. Arguably best DT on the roster right now

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He sure didn’t show it on the field when he did play. Maybe on greentree?

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You sure? Willis had 5.5 tfls and 1.5 sack in 2016 in limited playing time. He was suspended a game and got hurt vs fsu. Mcintosh started the entire year and had 9.5tfls and 2.5 sacks. Norton had 10tfls and 2 sacks.

Based on what I saw, yeah. You can throw in all the stats you’d like - he didn’t start.

CGCANE

Dec 5, 2017

The Computer is our best DT.

252cane

Dec 5, 2017

AUcane said:
252cane said:

AUcane said:

Peter Ariz said:

Mr. Dynasty1 said:

Willis worth all this fuss?

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yes. Arguably best DT on the roster right now

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He sure didn’t show it on the field when he did play. Maybe on greentree?

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You sure? Willis had 5.5 tfls and 1.5 sack in 2016 in limited playing time. He was suspended a game and got hurt vs fsu. Mcintosh started the entire year and had 9.5tfls and 2.5 sacks. Norton had 10tfls and 2 sacks.

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Based on what I saw, yeah. You can throw in all the stats you’d like - he didn’t start.

Didnt have to start. Imagine if was there the whole year. Numbers could have been better than the starters.

grover

Dec 5, 2017

CaneandAbel said:
Alot of DT's go off the board in the first 4 rounds. I could see why our guys may consider leaving early. Unless coming back gets them picked in the first round, the money difference isn't all that different from rounds 2-4 . In the last 2 drafts 30 DTs were picked in the first 4 rounds.

I don't have the time to do the analysis. But I'd really be interested in seeing the odds of a DT making a roster by round, especially the later rounds where Norton will most likely wind up. And secondarily, I'd like to see the odds of them getting a second contract.

Everyone talks about how the money is similar after the first 2 rounds. But I'll bet that the probability of earning that money is massively different, especially after round 4, since very little is guaranteed beyond round 4 (~750K in 3, 500K in 4, <200K in 5 and <100K in 6 and 7). Other than those guarantees, athletes are essentially living paycheck to paycheck, and can be released at any time. But teams don't want to release an athlete if they drafted them and gave them guaranteed money in those first 3-4 rounds..

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Cribby

Dec 5, 2017

ShadowSpring said:
canefan said:

McIntosh lost some money on Saturday night.

Both would be really dumb to leave early.

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How quickly folks forget RJ eating a top 5 draft pick's lunch during the ND game

NFL scouts don't.

That's the issue with both, especially Norton. They flash then disappear games at a time. I even forget Norton was out there at times this year.

Neither is read , but Norton would be really insane.

At least Norton was somewhat consistent , but you gotta dominate more than here and there to jump to league early.

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Noliaboi

Dec 5, 2017

So we really expecting all this from a kid who hasn’t played one full season of CFB, without disciplinary issues?

I’m just asking...

brock

Dec 5, 2017

rokulika said:
A top 4 of Willis, Ford, Silvera, Bethel isn't good enough. Need to inject one more war daddy into that mix.

Says who? We have the best dline coach in the country and im sure he’s working with more talent he’s ever had..

Dec 5, 2017

brock said:
rokulika said:

A top 4 of Willis, Ford, Silvera, Bethel isn't good enough. Need to inject one more war daddy into that mix.

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Says who? We have the best dline coach in the country and im sure he’s working with more talent he’s ever had..

Still, losing Thomas, Harris, Molten, Norton, McIntosh is a lot to overcome.

My point is that DL recruiting should be on full blast right now.

KrazyCane

Dec 5, 2017

grover said:
CaneandAbel said:

Alot of DT's go off the board in the first 4 rounds. I could see why our guys may consider leaving early. Unless coming back gets them picked in the first round, the money difference isn't all that different from rounds 2-4 . In the last 2 drafts 30 DTs were picked in the first 4 rounds.

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I don't have the time to do the analysis. But I'd really be interested in seeing the odds of a DT making a roster by round, especially the later rounds where Norton will most likely wind up. And secondarily, I'd like to see the odds of them getting a second contract.

Everyone talks about how the money is similar after the first 2 rounds. But I'll bet that the probability of earning that money is massively different, especially after round 4, since very little is guaranteed beyond round 4 (~750K in 3, 500K in 4, <200K in 5 and <100K in 6 and 7). Other than those guarantees, athletes are essentially living paycheck to paycheck, and can be released at any time. But teams don't want to release an athlete if they drafted them and gave them guaranteed money in those first 3-4 rounds..

This post makes zero sense. A rookie DT makes the team and balls he's getting paid the end. If a player isn't a 1st round talent now but a 4th rounder with potential do you think teams care?? Players will improve faster in an NFL program than in college.

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Cribby

Dec 5, 2017

rokulika said:
brock said:

rokulika said:

A top 4 of Willis, Ford, Silvera, Bethel isn't good enough. Need to inject one more war daddy into that mix.

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Says who? We have the best dline coach in the country and im sure he’s working with more talent he’s ever had..

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Still, losing Thomas, Harris, Molten, Norton, McIntosh is a lot to overcome.

My point is that DL recruiting should be on full blast right now.

People are sleeping on Thomas and Harris leaving, those are huge losses. Thomas's leadership alone.

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