Cooper DeJean

[Hammer93]

I would prefer him at QB but your suggestion also adds much more value than leaving him at db.

The Peppers kid from Michigan a few years back is how I would use him.

 

[Ladell-hawk]

Too much excitement for Iowa - Kirk hates that kinda crap.

Coach Ferentz has a great record of getting players in the position where they can excel. He has Cooper playing right where he should be.

 

[coorsoriginal02]

Coach Ferentz has a great record of getting players in the position where they can excel. He has Cooper playing right where he should be.

Prime example of that is Charlie Jones - was definitely put in a position to excel.

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[BBHawk]

Prime example of that is Charlie Jones - was definitely put in a position to excel.

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All B1G at his position. That's success.

 

[CloneForever]

He's already on the trajectory to be gone after 3 years ... so he's more than proving to be just a "good defender."

Pardon me for not being an expert on Iowa football. Merely a comment on the awesome offensive skills I saw from him in HS. Watching 2 games, ISU and whoever you played in our bye week, is not a large sample size.

 

[BBHawk]

Pardon me for not being an expert on Iowa football. Merely a comment on the awesome offensive skills I saw from him in HS. Watching 2 games, ISU and whoever you played in our bye week, is not a large sample size.

Desmond King also had excellent offensive skills in HS.

 

[Franisdaman]

As ugly as it was Saturday I still have to give some credit to Cooper DeJean. Kid was all over the field and ended up with a game high 11 tackles, an interception, along with stellar play on special teams as well. He's the real deal. Need to get him on the field as much as possible.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

Pardon me for not being an expert on Iowa football. Merely a comment on the awesome offensive skills I saw from him in HS. Watching 2 games, ISU and whoever you played in our bye week, is not a large sample size.

You expressed shock at him not being used on the offensive side of the ball. My retort was simply an indication that DeJean's talents are not even close to being wasted. They're just getting maximized on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Cooper is a very good player, seasoned beyond his years. I’d hate to see him leave after next season but it’s a distinct possibility.

Well, even if that occurs, you can take comfort in the fact that he has two younger brothers who are also pretty talented athletes. 🙂

 

[paednoch23]

anyone notice him limping around late in the Purdue game?

 

[SBWarriorHawk]

The Peppers kid from Michigan a few years back is how I would use him.

Out of position. Getting burned a lot at corner vs even the crappy teams now.

 

[Hammer93]

Out of position. Getting burned a lot at corner vs even the crappy teams now.

You are watching a completely different game than I am. He did a great job against Purdue. One perfect throw for 45 yards or so that he was really close to vs one of the leagues top receivers. Outside of that, there was nothing significant. Wow, that is a super critical statement in my opinion.

 

[IowaHawk1994]

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That site is click bait. Panders to the die hards.

 

[cecilB]

Prime example of that is Charlie Jones - was definitely put in a position to excel.

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Stat stuffers don’t always get the honors.

I do believe CJ played the same position at Iowa as he is at Purdue.

cJ just won more at Iowa than he is at Purdue

 

[iowa surfer]

CDJ was a bright spot, for sure.

Should be given long look as WR next year....

 

[CloneForever]

You expressed shock at him not being used on the offensive side of the ball. My retort was simply an indication that DeJean's talents are not even close to being wasted. They're just getting maximized on the defensive side of the ball.

I never questioned his contributions as a d-back. I was just commenting on the QB play I saw versus ISU and OSU and am surprised he didn't get a look. QB is more important to a team's success than a DB. And maybe he doesn't have D1 QB skills. I certainly don't know. He is the best HS QB I have seen, including Hunter Dekkers.

But DeJean beat people with his feet as much as his arm. He may not have had the necessary passing skills. Pretty fine line at this level.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Prime example of that is Charlie Jones - was definitely put in a position to excel.

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Well, he ran back kicks, punts and was the #3 receiver. The complaining doesn't really address the point. The number of Iowa players in the NFL does, however support the point. CDJ is going to be a D back in the NFL. Iowa has history of producing good D backs, right?