Team chatter 12-13

Dec 13, 2016

Gus Edwards is still eyeing a potential graduate transfer to either Rutgers or Syracuse -- it would give him the chance to be more of the main option at a program close to home. He is set to graduate in May and would not be required to sit out.

Courtel Jenkins is another name to monitor when it comes to a possible transfer. He would not be a grad transfer, but it appears he is seeking more playing time -- Rutgers is a rumored program as well.

Gerald Willis was grappling with the idea for declaring for the draft this season, but ultimately knew he doesn't have enough film yet. Source said he played the second half of the season with a torn meniscus as well.

A few bowl game suspensions for the freshmen crew is coming. None of the main contributors, though.

The sense in the locker room is that David Njoku is 100% gone to the NFL draft. He has given the team every indication that the bowl will be his final game as a Hurricane.

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kryptonite

Dec 13, 2016

Taverndrunk99 said:
Not so concerned about Njoku. IMO he never really reached his potential. Sure on paper he's awesome...but on the field he's hands of stone.

LOL

WR Cane

Dec 13, 2016

What's the word on BK?

Bennubird

Dec 13, 2016

Good luck to Gus and Courtel at Rutgers. I saw a little bit of Rutgers against PSU this year, and they will be standouts if they go there. Good luck to David in the league. I have no doubt he'll be the next star UM TE in the NFL.

Willis will play in the league eventually. Glad that he made the correct decision to stay. As far as DL attrition is concerned, down the road could Demetrius Jackson slide inside if we needed him too?

I have the same feeling about Homer that I had about AR...he is going to be good...really good. That gives us Walton, Choc, Homer, and A-Mac in the back field.

simplycanes

Dec 13, 2016

People are really reaching for reasons Njoku shouldn't go pro, but ask yourselves, is that because you really want him on this team in 2017, or do you actually think there is a big hole in his game that gets exposed at pro day or the combine?

He is a tremendous asset for us and would be a W/L type guy on this 2017 roster, but if he get information that his floor is the second round, he absolutely 100% should enter the draft.

It doesn't matter if we message board scouts don't think he blocks well enough or has dropped too many balls at Green Tree, if the people signing his check think he is a 2nd rounder as a TE, good luck DNj, you've been an awesome Cane.

KevinCaneFace

Dec 13, 2016

Peter Ariz said:
nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

Jenkins seems like a loss

Dec 13, 2016

Losing Gus and Courtel isn't horrible but you'd like to have experienced depth on the bench. We saw how quick a rash of injuries can deplete perceived depth this year.

Njoku is going to have to blow up the combine. His body of work in terms of production has been good but not great. Very inconsistent hands. He could go 1st round or fall to the 3rd or 4th.

None of the defensive tackles has any business leaving early. As a unit, they were solid but nobody's individual play really blew me away. Norton and McIntosh are good players, Willis played like he was injured most of the season and would be a tiny NFL DT and Moten is meh.

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mirvin88

Dec 13, 2016

The only underclassman that should be declaring is Yearby. Njoku isn't ready. I don't think he gets picked before the 4th.

L A M P

Dec 13, 2016

KevinCaneFace said:
Peter Ariz said:

nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

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Jenkins seems like a loss

So does Jerry Jeudy

Tad Footeball

Dec 13, 2016

caneinpsl said:
I'm gonna miss Jenkins running up and flopping on the pile 5 seconds after the play has been whistled dead.

Kid plays through the echo of the whistle.....then waits 5 seconds.....then does a bellysplash on the pile. I think that'd go over well in the NFL.

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edge

Dec 13, 2016

Peter Ariz said:
nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

If we do not land McFarland, that would leave us with 3 scholarship tailbacks next year.

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edge

Dec 13, 2016

Taverndrunk99 said:
Not so concerned about Njoku. IMO he never really reached his potential. Sure on paper he's awesome...but on the field he's hands of stone.

Good lord! Why do people keep saying this. As many targets as he had all year he maybe dropped 4 passes. Good grief.

Cash

Dec 13, 2016

nycane said:
Cash said:

Peter Ariz said:

They are very high on Homer

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Explosive as ****!

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he really responded to s & c once he got here. this off-season will make him a monster physically.

He was strong to begin withZ his Nike Sparq score was really good! Has fantastic burst like Yearby but has much better long speed.

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PharmCane305

Dec 13, 2016

no news on Brad Kaaya i suppose is good news. Hoping he stays to build QB depth

theibisrules

Dec 13, 2016

KevinCaneFace said:
Peter Ariz said:

nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

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Jenkins seems like a loss

Definitely gonna miss his late hits and belly flops.

KrazyCane

Dec 13, 2016

Good luck on everyone transferring or going to the NFL early.... Its normal and isnt a big deal, the only way the win/loss total will improve is if Brad Kaaya leaves with David Njoku. So I won't get too excited until we find out what he will decide to do.

Other than that this team is definitely on the rise.... Hopefully we see some new faces at old positions to go along with the top talent we already have and we can start winning the games that decide an 8 win season or a 10 win season.

kryptonite

Dec 13, 2016

KrazyCane said:
Good luck on everyone transferring or going to the NFL early.... Its normal and isnt a big deal, the only way the win/loss total will improve is if Brad Kaaya leaves with David Njoku. So I won't get too excited until we find out what he will decide to do.

Other than that this team is definitely on the rise.... Hopefully we see some new faces at old positions to go along with the top talent we already have and we can start winning the games that decide an 8 win season or a 10 win season.

Which of our backup QBs are you sure will be an upgrade?

252cane

Dec 13, 2016

KevinCaneFace said:
Peter Ariz said:

nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

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Jenkins seems like a loss

He was the 5th dt and doesnt fit this scheme.

252cane

Dec 13, 2016

kryptonite said:
KrazyCane said:

Good luck on everyone transferring or going to the NFL early.... Its normal and isnt a big deal, the only way the win/loss total will improve is if Brad Kaaya leaves with David Njoku. So I won't get too excited until we find out what he will decide to do.

Other than that this team is definitely on the rise.... Hopefully we see some new faces at old positions to go along with the top talent we already have and we can start winning the games that decide an 8 win season or a 10 win season.

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Which of our backup QBs are you sure will be an upgrade?

He likes testeverde.

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Hurricanemike32

Dec 13, 2016

252cane said:
Sigma_Cane_7 said:

Well that's confusing on Gus. I thought the move to play him over Yearby was because of the change of pace as a back. Seems like we played him to keep him on board and now he and Joe are leaving. I know Joe was going anyway but **** that leaves us a little light from the experience department. What gives Pete?

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Dont need experince at rb. The easiest position in football at any level to play right away.

If you can pick up a blitz.

BALLHAWKU

Dec 13, 2016

Brickbybrick_mp said:
The Gus news is actually kind of good. More carries for Travis Homer.

Jenkins was probably going to fall further down the depth chart.

McFarland is **** stud too. Burn should get a rs