Like I wrote in my column, there is nuance and context to most discussions. That's true here.
Iowa is not going to land five-star receivers or top guys in the portal at the position unless, perhaps, it throws ridiculous amounts of money at them. Even then, what are the Hawkeyes selling to accomplished guys at the position other than a vision? Iowa has to identify and develop there.
McNutt and DJK were high school quarterbacks and the former started out here as a QB. Martin-Manley was a MAC recruit. ISM, Brandon Smith, Tevaun Smith, Solomon, Hinkel...go down the list of guys that have succeeded at the position here, none were blue chippers with impressive offer lists.
Hopefully some of the guys that have come in during the last few classes will develop. Like I said, I think Kaleb Brown has a high ceiling but he needs to start catching passes daily from the jugs.
I don't know what the heck is going on at OL but we're a long way from Reese Morgan and BF coaching the position. Injuries factor in at every spot. The unit was experienced this season and still looked shaky against good competition with guys who are multiple-year starters.
Agree completely on QB. If Philbin is the hire, a QB coach must be added. I'm out on Budmayr after the last few seasons.
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