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Nebraska's LB Room

The incoming talent seems extremely deep.

My question is why so many bodies to a defense that is going to a 4-2-5 configuration.

Unless some of these guys are rushing the passer on obvious passing downs it seems like we’ve got a lot of bodies for two spots on the defense.
 
wcbsas said:
The incoming talent seems extremely deep.

My question is why so many bodies to a defense that is going to a 4-2-5 configuration.

Unless some of these guys are rushing the passer on obvious passing downs it seems like we’ve got a lot of bodies for two spots on the defense.
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Even for two spots, you're gonna want 4-5 guys you're comfortable playing significant reps if you need them to. Then you need another 4-5 developing behind the scenes. I think Nebraska is at that point right now. Their three-man rotation all have NFL ceilings.
 
N2FL said:
Even for two spots, you're gonna want 4-5 guys you're comfortable playing significant reps if you need them to. Then you need another 4-5 developing behind the scenes. I think Nebraska is at that point right now. Their three-man rotation all have NFL ceilings.
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In the mean time ... depth on the DLine is lacking ... I understand its a supply and demand issue but would 2 LBs have equaled 1 DL?
 
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wcbsas said:
In the mean time ... depth on the DLine is lacking ... I understand its a supply and demand issue but would 2 LBs have equaled 1 DL?
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Don't ask me. I got ripped for suggesting the staff use the money they allocated to sign Kwazi Gilmer and put it towards a RB. I think Gilmer is a really good player, but they could have gotten someone like Justice Haynes for what they were offering Emmett Johnson. It's JMPO that Haynes would be better to have than Gilmer.

I think the D-line is in better shape than a lot of people might think.
 
N2FL said:
Don't ask me. I got ripped for suggesting the staff use the money they allocated to sign Kwazi Gilmer and put it towards a RB. I think Gilmer is a really good player, but they could have gotten someone like Justice Haynes for what they were offering Emmett Johnson. It's JMPO that Haynes would be better to have than Gilmer.

I think the D-line is in better shape than a lot of people might think.
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I hope you are right about the DLine. It appears our LB and Secondary has quality depth.
 
The Impaler said:
Good stuff as always Jeremy. Appreciate your write ups. Hopefully the staff proves everyone wrong in the RB room.
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Like I wrote, they could very well be right about not needing another RB. But on the surface, it seems like they could have used a bridge guy for this coming year to give Nelson, Mozee and Rule another year before being relied on for such huge roles. I like those guys, I just think it's a year early for them with such a daunting schedule. I would have gone after a proven guy at RB to pair with Colandrea instead of adding another WR to an already deep, talented room.
 
N2FL said:
Like I wrote, they could very well be right about not needing another RB. But on the surface, it seems like they could have used a bridge guy for this coming year to give Nelson, Mozee and Rule another year before being relied on for such huge roles. I like those guys, I just think it's a year early for them with such a daunting schedule. I would have gone after a proven guy at RB to pair with Colandrea instead of adding another WR to an already deep, talented room.
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Agree 100%
 
N2FL said:
Like I wrote, they could very well be right about not needing another RB. But on the surface, it seems like they could have used a bridge guy for this coming year to give Nelson, Mozee and Rule another year before being relied on for such huge roles. I like those guys, I just think it's a year early for them with such a daunting schedule. I would have gone after a proven guy at RB to pair with Colandrea instead of adding another WR to an already deep, talented room.
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If the trio are good enough, they will be good enough this season. We've wasted way too much chasing gap fillers the past few seasons and all they did was get in the way of using Emmett Johnson. Two coaching staffs wasted time not wanting to see what was there for them to see. Reminds me of Cally and his wide receiver fetish. Let's face it neither Dante Dowdell nor that other big back we brought in a season or two earlier were exactly the answer.
 
@N2FL after seeing the spring game ….. did it confirm or change how you feel about the linebacker room. I focused on the offense on Saturday so I’m going to watch it again to check out the Defense
 
HuskerFaith said:
@N2FL after seeing the spring game ….. did it confirm or change how you feel about the linebacker room. I focused on the offense on Saturday so I’m going to watch it again to check out the Defense
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I'm still confident in the LBers and secondary. Still not sold on the D-line, but glass half full, there are a couple guys you're counting on who didn't play.

If I was as optimistic about that group as I am the O-line, I'd have you guys as a sleeper team. I still think Nebraska will be hard pressed to get past 7-wins with that schedule.
 
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Nebraska Football Post-Spring Stock Report: Defensive Tackle

Corey Brown is in as defensive line coach, and the Huskers are looking to replicate the success he had at his previous stop. For Nebraska, that means a drastic
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"Nebraska lists 12 defensive linemen as tackles entering 2026, with half of that group made up of upperclassmen. Even so, proven production remains limited, leaving uncertainty about how the unit will perform. For now, the staff is relying on a combination of development and transfer additions to raise the ceiling.

One change should help. The move from a 3-3-5 to a 4-2-5 adds another body to the front, reducing double teams and easing the burden on an inexperienced group. That adjustment could be significant for a unit still searching for consistency, and size, for that matter."

"Projected Starters:
  1. Jr: Riley Van Poppel and Sr: Owen Stoudmire or So: Jahsear Whittington
Expected Contributors:
  1. Jr: Sua Lefotu
  2. RFr: Tyson Terry
  3. RFr: Malcolm Simpson
  4. Fr: Dylan Berymon
  5. So: David Hoffken
  6. Sr: Dylan Parrott
  7. Jr: Gabe Moore
"It's also difficult to ignore the standard Nebraska once set along the defensive line. The program consistently produced NFL talent, and the only recent draft picks from this group were players recruited by the previous staff. Heading into the fourth year under the current regime, that has to begin changing for the Huskers to find success within the Big Ten."

"At this point, the group needs to provide a reason for optimism. Improvement from 2025 is the baseline, but that starts with individual production. Right now, there is no clear standout within the room, something that needs to change moving forward."
 
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