Dekkers can't be relied upon and, from my view, doesn't exhibit solid leadership on the field. Either you have it or you don't and unfortunately, he doesn't. Time to move on....
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I have not heard anything about HD vs JJK or anything like that at this point. The guys just aren't in a place to be thinking that far ahead with so many unknowns with NIL, momentum into the offseason, recruiting, transfers, etc.
If there is any consensus, a lot of what I've heard has been around "why aren't we getting our guys in the positions needed to be successful" rather than anything about individual player's roles at this point. The sentiment seems to be more that we aren't adapting to what our talent can support more than anything about next year.
Could it be the staff doesn't want him running because they are afraid of injuries?
When he's ran smart, he's done quite well actually.
It’ll be Dekkers but hopefully with a shorter leash and the backups or Kohl is ready for the big time.
Going into Stillwater we were 4-5. Run him, what have you got to lose? It’s end of the year, you gotta play Rocco, you play him. The IC kid is hurt so I guess the JUCO kid would be Rocco’s backup.
My perspective of Dekkers is a bit different. I haven't seen the decision-making at the mesh point or foot speed that warrant Dekkers getting a high volume of carries.
IMO if our backs aren't getting yards, the better option would be reverses, jet sweeps, screen passes or passes to rb's in the flat.
I am more surprised we haven't seen true freshman like Gaines, etc get some snaps. With 3 games left, it would seem like guys could get game reps w/o burning their redshirt
Most likely the best recruiter on the staff. The kid can bring in players.
I'd be more worried about losing him if they don't elevate his role within the program.
I’m not saying run a lot, just enough to make the DE have to pause and consider it. 5-6 times would probably do that.
I 100% believe we can win with Dekkers. But not without a running game and some WRs that will get open and catch the ball. They need to revise the scheme and hit the portal hard at OL, WR, TE. Putting Becht or Kohl in there next year is not going to change anything if the pieces around them and the scheme isn't better.
May sound harsh but I don't think Downing is a big loss. It seems every run play he's shoved back 8 feet behind the line of scrimmage.
I'm actually thinking Hunter Deyo (former 4 star) provides an immediate upgrade at center. His upside is very high.
For Dekkers I think he should be QB1 in spring camp but he will have to earn it.
HD best run option is when nobody is open but he sees 15 yards of green in front of him and takes off. Think Elway, not RG3.
Designed runs for him have had about 5% success rate. In fairness though, ALL designed runs this year have had about a 5% success rate.
IT WAS THE SAME WITH NEWELL LAST YEAR.
Somrthing is very wrong with what they are doing with our OL guys. Scheme, bad practice methods, development, SOMETHING is very wrong. Guys get worse.
Agree on Dekkers. He wlll have to earn it, but he is in the best spot, and anything like a close competition he will win.
Get Dekkers a run game/OL to help him and WRs that are more than just good at intermediate routes. That will cure a lot. He threw three long beautiful game winning passes and they were all dropped (Hutchinson - Texas, Hutchinson - KSU, Noel - Okie St)
He was simply asked to do too much this season. (Out of necessity) just hope it doesn't stunt his growth/confidence.
He was simply asked to do too much this season. (Out of necessity) just hope it doesn't stunt his growth/confidence.
I'm sorry if this thought has been posted already.
Dekkers is extremely talented. I question how much coaching he is getting. Purdy had great weapons around him his time here at RB, WR, and TE- Dekkers has Hutchinson, period.
A quality OL coach and OL take pressure off young QB's with running the ball, something Dekkers hasn't had yet. An offensive system that has more creativity can cause doubt in defenses- even for a second- and create throwing lanes for him. (That and not dropping wide open TD passes will help).
Dekkers is extremely talented. I question how much coaching he is getting. Purdy had great weapons around him his time here at RB, WR, and TE- Dekkers has Hutchinson, period.
A quality OL coach and OL take pressure off young QB's with running the ball, something Dekkers hasn't had yet. An offensive system that has more creativity can cause doubt in defenses- even for a second- and create throwing lanes for him. (That and not dropping wide open TD passes will help).
