Haarberg is going to be a heck of a TE
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Thank goodness you had the “receipts” of you stating that he should play TE, because none of the other 98% of the population that thought the same thing would ever have believed you had you not produced the receipts.
We kind of HAD to have him at QB and I would bet he would have been called on to play QB if Dylan would have been injured in New York.
None of this should come as a surprise. Haarberg caught a pass in the first game Rhule coached at NU.
I am one who doubted it. I’ll own it. People were making it sound too easy to just play tight end because you are athletic.
But as I said in another thread, while he needs improvement he impressed me and can definitely do it well.
And I also said satt deserves credit for how he has improved the tight ends, and dana does too of course especially for waking up fidone.
You’ were not wrong in saying it isn’t that easy to switch from QB to TE. That said it isn’t like Haarberg was a typical QB. I don’t recall you ridiculing anybody for saying he could be successful as a TE. We’ll see if he ends up as a regular productive starter next year.
In my quoted post, if you click on the hyperlink, it will take you directly to the thread in question. And had someone admit it in this thread too.
Hyperlink in quoted post? Where? Damn man. Get a grip. He’s not the starting TE next year just yet. Don’t bruise yourself beating your chest for something virtually everybody said he could do.
Thought the board would be smart enough to follow a link reference when it is given, but perhaps I give too much credit.
I think he’s referring to this, where he proudly proclaimed on December 4 of this year that HH should be a tied end. December 4.
Do you think 1 catch for 8 yards and one pancake block proves my analysis wrong???? You really think he's going to start before Fidone or Lindenmeyer? What are the plans with Carter Nelson, a much more gifted athlete?
Wasn't trying to pick on you too much besides where the thread was headed. I don't think Fidone is getting any better, while I think HH has the chance to get much better heading into next season. Lindenmeyer is excellent in the running game, but probably near maxed out as a pass catcher already. With a good offseason, both Carter Nelson and HH have the chance to surpass them.
By all means, you guys can continue arguing but let me just interject that being "the starter" at TE is a false premise. There are different plays for different guys and we'll easily use 3 guys at different times. Lindenmeyer, Fidone and Haarberg will all be valuable pieces. If they're all back that is.
He had to come up with something, yours is just the best he could come up with to feel vindicated.
So if they greatly improve, they will have a chance to start?
You best 📌 this one and put it on top of that massive pile of receipts.
I'd like to keep them all. Lindenmeyer is a savage at the LOS and will keep opposing Ds on their feet with the occasional catch. Nelson and HH are more hybrid TEs. Fidone is an all around TE that was used a lot last year when there wasn't really anyone else to throw to, then was not used particularly well this year. The vibe does seem shaky with him wrt staying in Lincoln, but the portal doesn't open up until April.
I already made the projection that HH would start next year. Go ahead and keep that one.So if they greatly improve, they will have a chance to start?
You best 📌 this one and put it on top of that massive pile of receipts.
I get being excited for the kid. I am a fan of his love and loyalty. If he can contribute, I just hope it's in a way that doesn't hold back or suppress the talent we have already recruited for the position.
You betcha, that is gold, really going out on a limb. Not quite “I saw Bullock shine as a 3rd stringer in mop up duty as a db in the spring game 3 years ago and projected then that he would be the starting linebacker in 2024,” but still, really aggressive and bold take by you. We will all be so intrigued to see if you can keep your streak of 1 alive.
I did predict Bullock would see significant playing time as a result of his spring game performance a couple years prior. On that, you are correct.
HH would be our most athletic TE, no doubt. My only question with him is his blocking ability. That said, I was impressed that he moved to TE, knowing it would be his best chance to reach the next level. I've no doubt he's gonna work his a$$ off to turn himself into an NFL TE.
In the bowl game, it looked like he sure loves blocking (hitting) in general
He’s a willing participant and exhibit A as to why we need to keep recruiting Nebraska kids as much as possible. IF we’re going to gamble on some prospects to develop I want as many of them as possible to be Nebraska kids.
it's good when folks can figure out how best to use players.
so the no square hole round peg stuff or vice versa
Exactly. He just is not a QB. And it is an indication of how failed Sims was as a transfer that the coaches were forced to play HH as a QB. He has the physical tools to be a really good TE.
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