The next Bob Sanders: Iowa’s Nico*Law? - BTN.com
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Hawkfromnorwalk
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I like the comparison and all that but we should let the kid actually play a snap or two in the defensive backfield against actual opponents before we bless him with this moniker.
BonanzaHawk
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Nico Law and Ruben Lile will be an exciting safety combo.
hawkeyebob62
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It'll be a long time before we see "the next Bob Sanders". Let's just let Nico Law try and make his own mark without that kind of pressure.
imported_ankle23
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law must be awfully fast to be gaining this comparison.
IMO no player has been more important to the Ferentz era than Bob Sanders. So it's too early to make this comparison. And this is one of those things where people only compare guys to certain other guys...like every other hard hitting DB is the next Sanders. What about the next Tyler sash. Size, speed, ball hawk? Bob Sanders was a really unique player, and 'the next bob sanders' should be used sparingly because he was so great and unique
tm3308
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This is well said. Had he been healthy for four years, Jordan Bernstine may have been TNBS. He had all the tools to be that kind of player, and he played with the same attitude/swagger. He just couldn't stay healthy until his senior year.
Then again, if he'd been healthy, Bernstine may have been starting at corner rather than SS.
OUTofTOWNHAWK
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I think Nico is lucky to have been behind Bernstine. Those types of hitters feed off eachother.
I'm glad people brought Bernstine up. To me, Nico Law can't be the next Bob Sanders because Bob Sanders was a mighty mite -- Law is like five inches taller than Sanders and is lankier. Sanders is one of the most unique players I've seen that way, he really had to build himself into being a great football player. That's what makes him a one of a kind type of player for me.
My hope is that Law develops into a player that is similar to the way Bernstine played his senior year, but with the consistency of a Marcus Paschal or a Tyler Sash-- so over a period of multiple years instead of just a flash of greatness. If Law can do that and bring the heavy hits in run support and give receivers alligator arms, I think he'll definitely become a fan favorite.
bphawkeye
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yeah - i agree. Bob Sanders was unique - and doubt that the NFL see someone like him soon. But Nico can be like Marcus Paschal or a Tyler Sash - i think probably better if he stays on the field.
One more thought that I think is exciting about Law: in a different defensive scheme I think he'd probably have the size to be a hybrid linebacker. But he has good enough coverage skills to play in the Cover 2 (hopefully) so that's pretty cool. I think he has a chance to be a unique player for Iowa.
HawkfaninWA
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Superman wears Bob Sanders PJ's, so Nico's got a ways to go. But I do like Law and I'm excited to see what he does this year.
herkyattack
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He's not THAT big. Probably 6'1", 200 lbs.
DDStretch
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When I first saw Nico Law highlight tapes, I saw a comparison to the late Sean Taylor. Of course, Taylor never wore a Hawkeye jersey, so the comparison doesn't come as natural as Bob Sanders.
Taylor and Law were/are both hard hitters with the same body style. It remains to be seen if Law is athletic as Taylor was. That guy was an amazing player.
Regardless, to anyone who says, "don't compare Nico" or "let Nico be Nico", the point of the matter is, Iowa has a young player who many feel can be a very special talent. People are going to talk - the comparisons to former players are always going to be there for players who come down the pike. The great thing is, we've got some kids on this team who can conjure up some comparisons. Enjoy it!
Taylor and Law were/are both hard hitters with the same body style. It remains to be seen if Law is athletic as Taylor was. That guy was an amazing player.
Regardless, to anyone who says, "don't compare Nico" or "let Nico be Nico", the point of the matter is, Iowa has a young player who many feel can be a very special talent. People are going to talk - the comparisons to former players are always going to be there for players who come down the pike. The great thing is, we've got some kids on this team who can conjure up some comparisons. Enjoy it!
Well I was assuming if they did play him at LB (in this hypothetical) that he'd probably add weight. There was some talk when he was recruited that Law might even be switched to OLB, but if he's doing well at safety I imagine he'll stay there.
