That’s got two starters that were ruled out days ago (green and cj smith, and not sure about Stewart). I really hope Sowinski is not our starting slot WR or many folks here will need to eat crow.I would say early in the week leading into ISU.
But I did find this chart on a site I use on occasion for fantasy football. Some things don't seem right though. It's also a month old.
2024 Purdue Boilermakers Football Depth Chart | Ourlads.com
The most respected source for NFL Draft info among NFL Fans, Media, and Scouts, plus accurate, up to date NFL Depth Charts, Practice Squads and Rosters.www.ourlads.com
It’ll be Dixon-Veal or Morissette. Also neither of these even list the freshman Rigby, who is going to play for sureThat’s got two starters that were ruled out days ago (green and cj smith, and not sure about Stewart). I really hope Sowinski is not our starting slot WR or many folks here will need to eat crow.
I’m hoping kam brown can beat out sowinski. He had ok stats at ucla.It’ll be Dixon-Veal or Morissette. Also neither of these even list the freshman Rigby, who is going to play for sure
He hasn't even practiced yet. Would seem he has a long way to go.I’m hoping kam brown can beat out sowinski. He had ok stats at ucla.
It’ll be Dixon-Veal or Morissette. Also neither of these even list the freshman Rigby, who is going to play for sure
I’m hoping kam brown can beat out sowinski. He had ok stats at ucla.
He had 3 catches last year, in just 1 game?Sowinski has that ability to get open, and he's VERY reliable.
Yeah, I get it. You have to see him in practice to understand my comment.He had 3 catches last year, in just 1 game?
0 career TDs
He seemed to have saggy coverage on him a few games and made some plays but not sure I’d call him reliable.
I haven’t seen him in practice. I hope you are right!Yeah, I get it. You have to see him in practice to understand my comment.
Hopefully, he's not just a practice player.
Had no issues in 2022 when he contributed!Sowinski has that ability to get open, and he's VERY reliable.
One game with over one catch. Not hating on him, everyone here salivated over our portal grab at WR after we lost our entire receiver room. He probably is going to start at slot if we play a true slot but a lot of people will eat crow if that happens.Had no issues in 2022 when he contributed!
He's one of several that may field punts this year, so they have confidence in him.I haven’t seen him in practice. I hope you are right!
Looks like Thieneman is going to be the guy returning punts.He's one of several that may field punts this year, so they have confidence in him.
Eh, I don’t love that. Rather not put our best player in harms way if we don’t absolutely have to…Looks like Thieneman is going to be the guy returning punts.
Can’t play scared. If he’s showing them he is the best option, they should put him back there. Teams do this all the time.Eh, I don’t love that. Rather not put our best player in harms way if we don’t absolutely have to…
To me, unless he’s Deion reincarnate, the upside doesn’t justify the downside.Can’t play scared. If he’s showing them he is the best option, they should put him back there. Teams do this all the time.
But they have a ton of faith in him. He’s not going to muff it, and was the fastest player on the team until these transfers and frosh showed up. He’s a playmaker. Give him every chance to make plays. I’m on board with this 100%.To me, unless he’s Deion reincarnate, the upside doesn’t justify the downside.
I’m not worried about him muffing the ball.But they have a ton of faith in him. He’s not going to muff it, and was the fastest player on the team until these transfers and frosh showed up. He’s a playmaker. Give him every chance to make plays. I’m on board with this 100%.
My guess is that his decision making - when to let it go, when to make a fair catch - is what is putting him in this position.I’m not worried about him muffing the ball.
Punt and kickoff returns are by far the most dangerous plays in football.
Unless he’s the best punt returner since Deion, I’d rather have someone besides the team’s best player doing it.
Okay be scared then. When’s the last time a star got hurt doing this? BTW you should be referencing HOFer Devin Hester for this argument 😉I’m not worried about him muffing the ball.
Punt and kickoff returns are by far the most dangerous plays in football.
Unless he’s the best punt returner since Deion, I’d rather have someone besides the team’s best player doing it.
Yea. He’s going fair catch it or make a play. He’s not a dumb and not going to get murdered out thereMy guess is that his decision making - when to let it go, when to make a fair catch - is what is putting him in this position.
Jason Sehorn was a pro bowl corner, tore his ACL on a kick return and was never the same.Okay be scared then. When’s the last time a star got hurt doing this? BTW you should be referencing HOFer Devin Hester for this argument 😉
Agree. If he’s the engine of the defensive car and the only guy who can play his spot it’s not worth the risk in the punt game.Jason Sehorn was a pro bowl corner, tore his ACL on a kick return and was never the same.
I’m not “scared” of anything, just like you wanting him out there doesn’t make you brave.
I just think it’s foolish from a risk/reward perspective, unless he’s the best punt returner in the country.
I haven’t followed all offseason but here are the positions in Walters defenseFound another one that is from 5 days ago, and looks the same if not identical.
I haven’t followed all offseason but here are the positions in Walters defense
Fox Heldt
DT Anderson
NT Brevard
DE M’ba
Buck Madden
Cylinder Stevens
MLB Karlaftis
Star Breedlove
CB Rogers
S Thienemann
CB Green
If they start the game this way I anticipate we will see Omonode in the first series. By no later than halftime, knowing very little about the offseason, I wouldn’t be surprised to see
NT Omonode
DT Dinkins
Fox Ojata
Buck Sillah
LB/Cyl Berglund
Cyl Bradford
Star Beasley
DB Grant
DB Turner-Muhammad
DB Alosondro
I’m sure I’m missing some players. But probably only so many cause it’s ISU
Oh crap lol that a big one to forgetSwap Kalaftis with Jenkins MLB.
A lot more depth and players fighting for position.
Madden with Silah at Buck (could go either way but Madden was injured.)
Rogers with M. Brown at CB.
Oh crap lol that a big one to forget
Great listen. I felt like before Tom got involved more that Nathan was the top media coverage with the J&C for so long. Sam king likewise.FWIW.
Nathan Baird and Sam King, Purdue beat reporters who do go to practices and has a good idea on who might start had this video breakdown of projected starting roster. This was 9 days ago.
I find them credible.
He may mean, reliable in being available to play and or catching the ball.He had 3 catches last year, in just 1 game?
0 career TDs
He seemed to have saggy coverage on him a few games and made some plays but not sure I’d call him reliable.
One big hit on him could injure the teams defensive eraser...... Maybe in a need to win game, not ISU.......To me, unless he’s Deion reincarnate, the upside doesn’t justify the downside.
saw Tanona in the 2 deeps, didn't think he was going to be ready this yearOne big hit on him could injure the teams defensive eraser...... Maybe in a need to win game, not ISU.......
Weight staff did well with him. Walter’s hit a home run with his strength staffsaw Tanona in the 2 deeps, didn't think he was going to be ready this year
agree, hired from the Mich staff that did well improving their team's conditioningWeight staff did well with him. Walter’s hit a home run with his strength staff
Bold move with Rigby and I think I like it. But it does sound like we have 5 or 6 guys that can interchange at WR with regularity.
The depth chart shows 12 starters on defense. I like that too. Just hope the refs don't notice.