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We will have a true Freshman starting. He will still be a significant improvement over last year. Yes, even as a freshman. He will make mistakes no doubt, but his talent is elite compared to the 3 we ran out there last year. Plus, the OL should take another step forward helping him even more.Interesting, but hard to project us. We’ll most likely have a qb who has never played a snap of college football starting for us.
I don't think the risk of injury is near as great with Dylan as they will not be running the zone read or QB runs near as often if ever. The OL should be better, and he is smart enough to just get rid of the ball and not get sacked. A new CO-OC.If Raiola stays healthy then I see an 8+ win season. If he goes down with a season ending injury early in the season or even in Spring or Fall camp, then we can dial up another losing season. Unless Kaelin can step up, which perhaps he can. Others on here more knowledgable than I can fill us in on where Kaelin stands in terms of his physical and mental development and if he has the potential to be an early bloomer. If we are stuck with starting that tight end who some call a QB then we are in for another losing season.
We cannot lose sight of the importance of Kaelin. We need to get him ready too. I doubt Raiola makes it through an entire season without missing at least one or two games due to minor injuries.
Any statement of what Raiola does this fall is pure speculation. The WR who threw the pass for the Niners was a highly ranked national QB recruit coming out of high school. On paper, Raiola should be an improvement but the difference between a P5 defense and even the defenders in that Hawaii all star game is obvious. It’s a huge jump.We will have a true Freshman starting. He will still be a significant improvement over last year. Yes, even as a freshman. He will make mistakes no doubt, but his talent is elite compared to the 3 we ran out there last year. Plus, the OL should take another step forward helping him even more.
Kaelin is years away and even then the guy here who knows the most about hs football called him just a guyIf Raiola stays healthy then I see an 8+ win season. If he goes down with a season ending injury early in the season or even in Spring or Fall camp, then we can dial up another losing season. Unless Kaelin can step up, which perhaps he can. Others on here more knowledgable than I can fill us in on where Kaelin stands in terms of his physical and mental development and if he has the potential to be an early bloomer. If we are stuck with starting that tight end who some call a QB then we are in for another losing season.
We cannot lose sight of the importance of Kaelin. We need to get him ready too. I doubt Raiola makes it through an entire season without missing at least one or two games due to minor injuries.
Well sure its speculation.Any statement of what Raiola does this fall is pure speculation. The WR who threw the pass for the Niners was a highly ranked national QB recruit coming out of high school. On paper, Raiola should be an improvement but the difference between a P5 defense and even the defenders in that Hawaii all star game is obvious. It’s a huge jump.
O line finally has some great experience. Still building quality depth.We will have a true Freshman starting. He will still be a significant improvement over last year. Yes, even as a freshman. He will make mistakes no doubt, but his talent is elite compared to the 3 we ran out there last year. Plus, the OL should take another step forward helping him even more.
Micah did not get rave reviews from Rhule in culture … hopefully he’s coming up the ladder fast.O line finally has some great experience. Still building quality depth.
We had so many wide open WR's deep last year it was crazy we didn't hit more. Dylan's arm should fix a few of those.I think the improvement of the O line, better RB and TE play will help our offense and take some of the pressure off Dylan. Also, will help with the play action deep ball to our young speedy WRs. Just take care of the mother loving ball!!!!
Man you need to adjust your hope! I hope for 10 but realistically know 6-8 is way more likely.I'll stick with my hopes of a 6 win season, like I have for years.
Assuming DR starts or plays a large part, Osborne used to say a new QB usually meant losing a game or 2 that you were expected to win.
You are correct about his physical talentWell sure its speculation.
What is not speculation is his talent level compared to last year's 3 starters. If those 3 can win 5 games in the P5 with last year's team, then to say Raiola can win 7 or 8 is not really a huge stretch.
Already happened it sounds like. You think its going to be tough for a kid of his talent to blend with everyone that wants to win badly? With his family's Nebraska pedigree?You are correct about his physical talent
What’s not clear is if his intangibles/leadership ability will also be an upgrade
I am hopeful he can quickly earn the respect of his teammates who have bled for this program and state for years via his actions. No easy task.
Everything about this fall is pure speculation. Of course there will be a learning curve. The bar has been set so low with qb play lately that even a qb with a learning curve should be a major upgrade.Any statement of what Raiola does this fall is pure speculation. The WR who threw the pass for the Niners was a highly ranked national QB recruit coming out of high school. On paper, Raiola should be an improvement but the difference between a P5 defense and even the defenders in that Hawaii all star game is obvious. It’s a huge jump.
I agree about Michigan being too high - they lost a TON on offense. I also think that USC might be too low but they're the mystery team - IMO - in the B1G in 2024.....it all depends on their defense or more specifically, if they can field a decent defense.Michigan & UCLA to high.
Clearly?Already happened it sounds like. You think its going to be tough for a kid of his talent to blend with everyone that wants to win badly? With his family's Nebraska pedigree?
Which one of the 3 were last year was a big leader? HH?
Only way that doesn't happen is if he is a complete Douch bag. That is clearly not the case.
OK. Whatever. You would be negative regardless.Clearly?
I’m not sure DR has spent any meaningful amount of time with his teammates to make this kind of absolute determination.
Certainly haven’t seen any quotes from respected guys like Nash, Gifford, etc., to give this indication.
No, I wouldn’t.OK. Whatever. You would be negative regardless.
Rhule stated in the Gameday podcast that DR is constantly in the facility working. I would assume he is engaging quite a bit with the other grinders … which I honestly hope is the entire team.Clearly?
I’m not sure DR has spent any meaningful amount of time with his teammates to make this kind of absolute determination.
Certainly haven’t seen any quotes from respected guys like Nash, Gifford, etc., to give this indication.
He wouldn’t be the first top rated big money 17 year old to be perceived as a complete douche bag, that’s for sure.
What Rhule says about new quarterbacks days after their arrival should be taken with a huge grain of saltRhule stated in the Gameday podcast that DR is constantly in the facility working. I would assume he is engaging quite a bit with the other grinders … which I honestly hope is the entire team.
How does DR treat the walk-ons? How does he treat support staff? Is he taking the pass catchers aside for additional reps without coaches present? Is he taking the OL out to a weekly dinner?
These are the things I’m curious about and speak to his character.
Agree Rhule is a PR wiz but I don’t think he’s a liar. If DR wasn’t putting in the work he would slant his comments some other direction that may not be as verifiable but still positive light.What Rhule says about new quarterbacks days after their arrival should be taken with a huge grain of salt
What else is he going to say? Guy is a PR wiz.
Identical timeline as him saying Sims is a pro guy.
Players’ comments when the going is tough & they’re in the thick of it are much much more informative.
How does DR treat the walk-ons? How does he treat support staff? Is he taking the pass catchers aside for additional reps without coaches present? Is he taking the OL out to a weekly dinner?
These are the things I’m curious about and speak to his character.
DR has been on the team for 5 minutesAgree Rhule is a PR wiz but I don’t think he’s a liar. If DR wasn’t putting in the work he would slant his comments some other direction that may not be as verifiable but positive light.
But if DR isn’t working like MR is saying then the entire team sees Rhule covering for a guy and loses gains he’s made in culture. I don’t see him taking that angle.
You love drama. It's almost as if you just want drama to play out. So strangeDR has been on the team for 5 minutes
We have no idea how he’s being received by the team or what he’s doing to establish himself as a sacrifice-everything-to-win type of a leader
All we see is him sitting courtside at hoops games with his family and the AD
Hell, Nash is still on the wrestling team & guys are running track
Spring game will be interesting. Summer & fall even moreso.
I’ll be very interested to hear from less polished PR guys about what’s going on behind the scenes. What Rhule says and what actually happens aren’t always aligned.