When to expect a depth chart

[RustShack]

Why would you have your elite, all-American edge rusher --a guy that will demand double teams and extra offensive scheming every snap-- play anything other than the position he dominates?

Stand up rushers are just smaller DE’s.. who don’t put their hand in the dirt. Also probably his position in the NFL.

I’m not saying they will do that, they originally tried that with him his first year. But it wouldn’t surprise me if he does it at times.

 

[MJ271]

Why would you have your elite, all-American edge rusher --a guy that will demand double teams and extra offensive scheming every snap-- play anything other than the position he dominates?

I don't think @isucy86 or I are saying that he shouldn't be rushing the vast majority of the time. But in a more hybrid position they can use him more flexibly, move him around, and make the offense scheme for him even more, rather than as a strict defensive end playing on one side. For instance, because he demands double teams, if he also drops into coverage sometimes and a third or fourth blitzer comes from somewhere else, that means there are two blockers who were supposed to be dealing with him but are now useless in a way. They either have to identify who to block instead or just wait there in pass protection in case McDonald has a delayed blitz.

There's also the very real question of what the staff can do to best prepare McDonald professionally. If he wants to be an every-down player, he'll probably be doing so as a 3-4 outside linebacker, where he'll need to at least be competent in coverage. Even Von Miller would drop into coverage, to give the offense different looks and make them be prepared for anything.

 

[bozclone]

I am interested to see who will be our third starting safety. I am also interested to see who gets the majority of the snaps at wide receiver after X and Noel.

 

[CyGuy5]

I am also interested to see who gets the majority of the snaps at wide receiver after X and Noel.

Think the WR snaps probably go to Dmitri Stanley (the Colorado transfer) or Sean Shaw

 

[Steve]

This one is about as official as it gets.

Peterson: Predicting Iowa State football's depth chart for Saturday's game against Southeast Missouri

Iowa State's football depth chart will include many "either/or" designations. It happens everywhere.

www.desmoinesregister.com

I have only myself to blame. I wasted my last free DMR article on a worthless Randy Pete piece. I actually hoped that I might learn something from the guy who gets to ask all of the questions.

 

[bozclone]

I have only myself to blame. I wasted my last free DMR article on a worthless Randy Pete piece. I actually hoped that I might learn something from the guy who gets to ask all of the questions.

I thought the same thing. I thought he might have a source or two, but it is obvious that is not the case.

 

[bawbie]

What's your guess on Norton since you brought him up? I'm guessing RB2 but it wouldn't surprise me to see Silas over him. Brock has to be number one.

It'll be "Brock OR Sanders OR Silas OR Norton" for the first 2-4 weeks

 

[GetAwesome]

If every “Or” on a Matt Campbell depth chart was a million dollar donation, JP would have built that damned glowy bridge for free…and we’d have the return of the helmet-mobile too.

 

[Bubba Hubba]

In a bit of a surprise, I just checked the chart and saw that Brock Purdy will be starting at QB on Saturday.

 

[isucy86]

Why would you have your elite, all-American edge rusher --a guy that will demand double teams and extra offensive scheming every snap-- play anything other than the position he dominates?

Who are some of the most dominant pass rushers in NFL history?

Lawrence Taylor, Kevin Greene, Derrick Thomas, Greg Lloyd, DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller. All guys who played OLB.

Having McDonald play OLB in a 3-3-5 doesn't mean he will drop back in pass coverage. It would allow him to easily slide around pre-snap to AVOID double teams. It also allows ISU to give different looks 3-3-5 or 4-2-5.

McDonald could have easily entered last spring's draft and been taken 2nd or 3rd day. IMO ISU's staff convinced Will to come back with a plan to make him a 1st round pick. Having him play as a 235lb DE in a 3-3-5 isn't doing anything different than the last 2 years.

 

[cyfan964]

I thought the same thing. I thought he might have a source or two, but it is obvious that is not the case.

It's almost like people only talk to him when they are absolutely forced to.

 

[stewart092284]

Yeah. I think Brock is RB1. Norton RB2. They didn't put a hype clip of him out for nothing.

Hype clip? Must of missed that one

 

[Al_4_State]

Hype clip? Must of missed that one

 

[Statefan10]

 

[madguy30]

It's almost like people only talk to him when they are absolutely forced to.

I wonder if the coaches take the first 5ish minute of each meeting venting and saying what they really wanted to say to Randy.

 

[madguy30]

So many band aids, so little time.

 

[CoachHines3]

if there was to be one released, id think it would be today before campbell press conference

 

[Statefan10]

 

[isutrevman]

Not many surprises.

 

[Al_4_State]

Remsburg? I'll believe that when I see it.