We need DT next yr, any chance a DE moves inside? We have a lot of DE talent if everyone returns.
Bothelo, Traore, Burnham, Jr, and Bryce... add maybe Burgess if he has an impact like Bryce and that is more than enough at DE. Riley Mills bounced back and forth from DT to DE in his career, so it has happened before.
I hate to say it, but Jr might be a candidate to gain some weight and move inside. He started out as a linebacker, but his frame might be the most likely to add the needed weight. I would hate that for the kid, but he could make it work. Is there another candidate?
What do you all think? Is the answer at DT next year currently on the team?
Replies to: We need DT next yr, any chance a DE moves inside? We have a lot of DE talent if everyone returns.
Rubio has a 5th year available
He only played in one game in 2021. If he wants a shot at a pro career, then it would make perfect sense to come back for a 5th year.
We have Rubio and Hinish coming back with experience, but we need at least 4.
And Rubio and Hinish played great in their role, but they are not at the same level as Cross and Mills. ND needs some help at the DT position to be at a championship level next year.
Even Cross and Mills aren't championship caliber DL's.
The ND dline is far to undersized for this stage of the season.
ND needs dudes in the middle.
Total bullshit opinion
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I disagree. Mills was a 5* by some recruits and at 6'6 has the size inside that is trouble for
offenses. He gets in the QBa face so they can't step up. Can get to the quarterback and is good enough against the run.
Cross is undersized but has played great against the run and as a pass rusher because of his motor.
I think when healthy they are at a championship level.
Cross was an All American last year to.
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Wait until the season ends before officially saying that :-)
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