Raiola plans to work with Jeff Christensen again this offseason / summer ... he is the QB coach & whisperer for Mahomes ...EDIT - it appears Dylan & Dayton have spent this offseason with Former NFL QB & growing guru Drew Stanton ... along with 5 current Huskers ... "Just two weeks ago, Raiola shared on his Instagram that he and his older brother were training with former NFL quarterback and now private QB coach Drew Stanton, a 13-year league veteran. What began as a private session between the Raiola brothers and Stanton eventually expanded to include several current Nebraska wide receivers and tight ends, who joined in to catch passes under Stanton’s guidance." ...
'Bonner, Jacory Barney Jr., Nyziah Hunter, and Dane Key all made
the trip to work alongside their quarterback. Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer and utility weapon Heinrich Haarberg were also present, signaling full-scope buy-in from skill players across multiple positions."
"What stands out is the mix of experience and hunger in this group. Bonner and Barney bring returning production and leadership, Hunter and Key are transfers expected to make immediate impact, and Lindenmeyer is carving out a bigger role in 2025. Their decision to spend part of their offseason working with Raiola and former NFL QB Drew Stanton shows that this unit isn’t waiting for fall camp to start building chemistry—they’re building it now."
Raiola has "leaned out" his physical frame, adding speed & quickness while maintaining velocity - he is a true drop back passer in every sense of the word but should have the athletic ability to be more of a positive in the run game / spread looks Holgorsen likes to use ... but make no mistake, the Huskers will count on Raiola to be a TRUE thrower of the ball & do not want to risk him taking unnecessary shots in the open field ... something he worked hard on last year and one of the hardest tasks of a young QB making the leap from HS to major D1 ... Raiola is the hardest working player on the team I believe ... https://www.espn.com/college-footba...ball-qb-dylan-raiola-followed-family-nebraska
Raiola said the WR room is absolutely stacked at NU right now ... Key/Hunter/Barney will take the clear #1 reps but expect Jeremiah Jones to push for MAJOR PT ... he has size & physicality you just cannot teach ...
Interesting to note that Isaiah Mozee is a GIFTED runner of the ball too ... he and Barney will be ACTIVE in the run game as WR's
Quinn Clark is another young WR name to keep an eye on ... has the WR chops & the lineage to be special (his dad was a former Husker).
Connor Booth is going to surprise some folks at RB before he is done at NU ... versatile RB & pass blocker & a young player the coaches are high on ... Ives lost some weight & should be quicker as a runner ...
HUSKER Defense:
The DL could be "special" in 2025 ... Williams Nwaneri is a SPECIMEN out there, looks all the part of a future NFL player & gives NU's DL a physical menance they've lacked since Suh and the boys were here ...
Van Poppel is clear leader of the DL room & his development will be critical to our success against the run in the loaded BIG
Ceyair Wright is an NFL CB ... our clear lock down #1 DB & someone to keep an eye on as an All Conference type of player ... will be tasked with covering the opposing team's #1 WRs all year & has the confidence & mojo to do so ...
Team speed on defense should be a lot better in 2025 ... Huskers plan to be more aggressive in their playcalling, relying on the offense to keep them out of trouble and allowing for a more aggressive overall third down approach than we took in 2024 ...
Placekicker and punter ... Kyle Cunanan is in line to start for 2025 ... look for the Aussie transfer Arhcie Wilson to take over as the team's punter (https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nebraska-adds-australian-punter-archie-140939171.html)
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'Bonner, Jacory Barney Jr., Nyziah Hunter, and Dane Key all made
the trip to work alongside their quarterback. Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer and utility weapon Heinrich Haarberg were also present, signaling full-scope buy-in from skill players across multiple positions."
"What stands out is the mix of experience and hunger in this group. Bonner and Barney bring returning production and leadership, Hunter and Key are transfers expected to make immediate impact, and Lindenmeyer is carving out a bigger role in 2025. Their decision to spend part of their offseason working with Raiola and former NFL QB Drew Stanton shows that this unit isn’t waiting for fall camp to start building chemistry—they’re building it now."
Raiola has "leaned out" his physical frame, adding speed & quickness while maintaining velocity - he is a true drop back passer in every sense of the word but should have the athletic ability to be more of a positive in the run game / spread looks Holgorsen likes to use ... but make no mistake, the Huskers will count on Raiola to be a TRUE thrower of the ball & do not want to risk him taking unnecessary shots in the open field ... something he worked hard on last year and one of the hardest tasks of a young QB making the leap from HS to major D1 ... Raiola is the hardest working player on the team I believe ... https://www.espn.com/college-footba...ball-qb-dylan-raiola-followed-family-nebraska
Raiola said the WR room is absolutely stacked at NU right now ... Key/Hunter/Barney will take the clear #1 reps but expect Jeremiah Jones to push for MAJOR PT ... he has size & physicality you just cannot teach ...
Interesting to note that Isaiah Mozee is a GIFTED runner of the ball too ... he and Barney will be ACTIVE in the run game as WR's
Quinn Clark is another young WR name to keep an eye on ... has the WR chops & the lineage to be special (his dad was a former Husker).
Connor Booth is going to surprise some folks at RB before he is done at NU ... versatile RB & pass blocker & a young player the coaches are high on ... Ives lost some weight & should be quicker as a runner ...
HUSKER Defense:
The DL could be "special" in 2025 ... Williams Nwaneri is a SPECIMEN out there, looks all the part of a future NFL player & gives NU's DL a physical menance they've lacked since Suh and the boys were here ...
Van Poppel is clear leader of the DL room & his development will be critical to our success against the run in the loaded BIG
Ceyair Wright is an NFL CB ... our clear lock down #1 DB & someone to keep an eye on as an All Conference type of player ... will be tasked with covering the opposing team's #1 WRs all year & has the confidence & mojo to do so ...
Team speed on defense should be a lot better in 2025 ... Huskers plan to be more aggressive in their playcalling, relying on the offense to keep them out of trouble and allowing for a more aggressive overall third down approach than we took in 2024 ...
Placekicker and punter ... Kyle Cunanan is in line to start for 2025 ... look for the Aussie transfer Arhcie Wilson to take over as the team's punter (https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nebraska-adds-australian-punter-archie-140939171.html)
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