Who will be Iowa’s stud at LB this year?

[Hawkeyeinsoutherncalifornia]

I say either K Welch or even someone who isn’t projected to start AKA ...Wade or Colebert (sp)? Maybe even little brother Niemann? Should be interesting battle to the end of practice and the start of the season.. I would like to see some viciousness and speed/quickness plugging the holes and some nifty backers on the outside who can drop in cover and intercept and take it to the house on every play.. ok every other play

 

[millhawk]

Amani Jones with Niemann a close second. By November J McDonald will be getting reps. Two guys to keep your eye on are B Wade and D Colbert.

 

[TKingpin]

Just based on what we have seen on the field, mostly on special teams, it will be Amani Jones.

 

[DutchyFunStar]

$Jones

 

[Herkmeister]

Amani Jones with Niemann a close second. By November J McDonald will be getting reps. Two guys to keep your eye on are B Wade and D Colbert.

For some crazy reason I think your prognostication will be reversed. I love Jones but Niemann had some flashes on special teams last year that opened my eyes. I just have hunch.

 

[bumpstock]

Kristian Welch, and Djimon Colbert; just watch!

 

[grayhair81]

I am rooting for Welch. He has a great combination of size and athleticism. I hope he can pick up the schemes quickly.
And I think Jones is going to make some highlight hits.

 

[funnyfletcher]

I like Wade as a sleeper pick.

 

[NevadaHawk]

I like Wade as a sleeper pick.

This

 

[Hawkdome]

For some crazy reason I think your prognostication will be reversed. I love Jones but Niemann had some flashes on special teams last year that opened my eyes. I just have hunch.

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It had better be the guy in the middle or something is wrong.

 

[greenelite]

Amani Jones is going to be an animal.

 

[Harbinger273]

Amani Jones will be an unstoppable machine. On the low I think we might have some really good LB's waiting in the wings right now. The will competition gives me the sense that we have 3 good LB's competing for it.

 

[Krauthawk]

I am rooting for Welch. He has a great combination of size and athleticism. I hope he can pick up the schemes quickly.
And I think Jones is going to make some highlight hits.

This ....... then add Niemann and Hockaday and you have the top four. Not sure why you don’t hear much on Hockaday, unless he can’t shake the injury bug.

 

[bigfridaynite]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/predom...jewell-mixing-broncos-top-defensive-unit/amp/

Looks like last years stud is doing very good

 

[rchawk]

Amani Jones is going to be an animal.

Agree. I think he has an Abdul Hodge quality to him.

 

[dbrocket]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/predom...jewell-mixing-broncos-top-defensive-unit/amp/

Looks like last years stud is doing very good

...surprising nobody here.

 

[greenelite]

Agree. I think he has an Abdul Hodge quality to him.

That's my comparable as well. If his mind allows him to play as fast as he looks, watch out.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Agree. I think he has an Abdul Hodge quality to him.

Beat me to it. I keep seeing Abdul when watching Amani play.

 

[Dick Rambone]

Beat me to it. I keep seeing Abdul when watching Amani play.

if we get Abdul Hodge type play from Jones behind the DL Iowa will be rolling out running the ball against Iowa will be a chore.

 

[Hammer93]

I think Jones as well....But, I am really interested to see how McDonald does as well. I assume special teams with a chance to earn some time later in the year.

 

[Broadhead81]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/predom...jewell-mixing-broncos-top-defensive-unit/amp/

Looks like last years stud is doing very good

https://www.google.com/amp/s/predom...jewell-mixing-broncos-top-defensive-unit/amp/

Looks like last years stud is doing very good

As a Broncos fan, very excited to have the Outlaw on board. Hawks have been few and far between on the Denver roster.

 

[Stoops41]

Will young Doyle see the field this year?

 

[Hawk68]

I am not sure you will see one using Iowa's scheme. That is why we keep hearing about the "viper" back, which means we will be in the nickel often hopefully will a "Sanders-type" safety.

 

[rchawk]

Will young Doyle see the field this year?

I would not be surprised at all if Doyle gets some reps as backup LB. Good shot at special teams as a true freshman. Could be fun on the kickoff team.