'14 MO DE Jonathan Bonner (Notre Dame Signee)

[STLDomer]

I think its Andrew Williams change of heart PLUS a good showing.

Andrew Williams has been trending away for a while so I don't think its that. The writing has been on the wall for sometime, hasn't visited in 6 months and has cancelled two visits since then. I don't expect him to visit again either.

 

[NDPhilly]

His frame and tape reminds me of Okwara.

 

[Emcee77]

It seems to me that, if the staff gets to the summer without having filled up key position groups in the next recruiting class, it likes to build depth by securing commitments from attractive prospects who may not be creme de la creme, then chase top players to fill the remaining open spots.

We've seen it the last couple cycles. This offer and speedy commitment reminds me of the John Turner offer.

 

[irishog77]

It seems to me that, if the staff gets to the summer without having filled up key position groups in the next recruiting class, it likes to build depth by securing commitments from attractive prospects who may not be creme de la creme, then chase top players to fill the remaining open spots.

We've seen it the last couple cycles. This offer and speedy commitment reminds me of the John Turner offer.

Not necessarily a good thing.

 

[Luckylucci]

His frame and tape reminds me of Okwara.

Thats a great comparison. I tried to rep you but apparently I have to spread it around.

 

[Emcee77]

Not necessarily a good thing.

Well, we don't know if it is or not. We always knew Turner was a project, and he's still a young player. He could still turn out.

 

[BoredIrish]

It seems to me that, if the staff gets to the summer without having filled up key position groups in the next recruiting class, it likes to build depth by securing commitments from attractive prospects who may not be creme de la creme, then chase top players to fill the remaining open spots.

We've seen it the last couple cycles. This offer and speedy commitment reminds me of the John Turner offer.

The only way this makes sense to me is if the staff thinks he can play ILB. If you are going to opt for plan B guys for depth, wouldn't you want to do it at a position where you don't have any depth? When Turner was offered, we were desperate for safeties.

 

[Domina Nostra]

Not necessarily a good thing.

Bonner was first team 5-A All-State, so we know right off the bat he can play.

Turner is/was a kid was has an great physical skillset, but who just doesn't seem to be a great football player.

Hopefully this is more of a case of a kid getting put and defensive line because he is strong, and now coaches realizing he can probably play LB.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

The only way this makes sense to me is if the staff thinks he can play ILB. If you are going to opt for plan B guys for depth, wouldn't you want to do it at a position where you don't have any depth? When Turner was offered, we were desperate for safeties.

We need 2-3 recruits at both OLB and ILB to get back to ideal depth. LBs who can realistically play more than one position (like Randolph) are invaluable.

 

[STLDomer]

“@AnnaHScout: ND set to add a new commitment: "When I was exhausted, they put me against the top 5 OL @ camp. I beat each one."

Awesome. The OL had some strong competition too.

 

[Emcee77]

The only way this makes sense to me is if the staff thinks he can play ILB. If you are going to opt for plan B guys for depth, wouldn't you want to do it at a position where you don't have any depth? When Turner was offered, we were desperate for safeties.

He can play ILB. Wiltfong is saying that Bonner can play any of the four LB spots. That's why I think of him as a depth offer, just like Turner. As you say, when he was offered we were desperate for safeties (and with Prosise moving to WR, maybe he gets some quality reps a little earlier, who knows).

 

[Domina Nostra]

He can play ILB. Wiltfong is saying that Bonner can play any of the four LB spots. That's why I think of him as a depth offer, just like Turner. As you say, when he was offered we were desperate for safeties (and with Prosise moving to WR, maybe he gets some quality reps a little earlier, who knows).

This may be why he was getting overlooked. He is an under-sized DL, but he is a big LB if he can play the position.

 

[PANDFAN]

derp..posted same thing as stl

 

[irishog77]

We need 2-3 recruits at both OLB and ILB to get back to ideal depth. LBs who can realistically play more than one position (like Randolph) are invaluable.

While I agree with this belief for the most part, I also can't help but wonder how much "jack of all trades, master of none" types will ever get on the field.

Not to imply Randolph himself won't be any good, but sometimes I'd just like to have a great ILB or a great OLB.

As far as Bonner himself goes, accepting this commitment RIGHT NOW, with what we know, does seem a bit curious.

 

[STLDomer]

While I agree with this belief for the most part, I also can't help but wonder how much "jack of all trades, master of none" types will ever get on the field.

Not to imply Randolph himself won't be any good, but sometimes I'd just like to have a great ILB or a great OLB.

As far as Bonner himself goes, accepting this commitment RIGHT NOW, with what we know, does seem a bit curious.

He is a diehard ND fan per Loy

 

[Luckylucci]

“@AnnaHScout: ND set to add a new commitment: "When I was exhausted, they put me against the top 5 OL @ camp. I beat each one."

Awesome. The OL had some strong competition too.

If he showed out at camp in front of the coaches then I'm on board. They know better than I and this isn't a hasty decision.

 

[Bluto]

While I agree with this belief for the most part, I also can't help but wonder how much "jack of all trades, master of none" types will ever get on the field.

Not to imply Randolph himself won't be any good, but sometimes I'd just like to have a great ILB or a great OLB.

As far as Bonner himself goes, accepting this commitment RIGHT NOW, with what we know, does seem a bit curious.

I tend to operate under the assumption that the coaching staff that went 12-0 last season knows more about this stuff than I do. That's just me though.

 

[PANDFAN]

He is a diehard ND fan per Loy

just imagine being him right now....i bet that 3pm telephone call feels like microwave minutes going bye

 

[NDFAN22]

Honestly I think the film is pretty good for how low rated he is. Also to me shows the staff knows that they are striking out with a couple elite guys and need depth. Hopefully I am wrong but I consider Williams gone.

 

[Ndaccountant]

I tend to operate under the assumption that the coaching staff that went 12-0 last season knows more about this stuff than I do. That's just me though.

Only idiots think that way

 

[rtrn2glory]

After watching his film I really like the offer. Just not at the cat spot. He reminds me a lot of Kap. His measurables seem to be spot on an actually looks heavier on tape. Don't see him as a backer but would fit well at d end

 

[irishog77]

I tend to operate under the assumption that the coaching staff that went 12-0 last season knows more about this stuff than I do. That's just me though.

Exactly. Accepting a commitment from a kid, almost out of nowhere, who seems to love ND (so would probably commit...at a later date), with a meh offer list is just something people on an ND message board shouldn't even discuss.

And to further the logic, a staff that also went 16-10 in its first two seasons and got embarrassed in the Natty is beyond ever doubting either.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Only idiots think that way

Schmidt is the true idiot of that show

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jonathan Bonner, player recently offered by <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ND&src=hash">#ND</a>, is cousin of former Irish safety Sergio Brown. Father played at Kansas.</p>— Bob Wieneke (@BobWienekeNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobWienekeNDI/statuses/349948397115031552">June 26, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Domina Nostra]

While I agree with this belief for the most part, I also can't help but wonder how much "jack of all trades, master of none" types will ever get on the field.

Not to imply Randolph himself won't be any good, but sometimes I'd just like to have a great ILB or a great OLB.

Change LB to RB and this is exactly how I felt about K. Russell. I tended to prefer Mahone because I just wanted someone who played the position traditionally, like a Bryant or a Hood. I was tired of the hybrid slot backs of the future.

Riddick, Niklas, Russell, Jackson, Farley, Collinsworth, and Slaughter are all guys whose versatility payed big dividends lately.

 

[clashmore_mike]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> lands a commitment from LB Jonathan Bonner: <a href="http://t.co/qU2NpHo1CU">http://t.co/qU2NpHo1CU</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ND&src=hash">#ND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Irish&src=hash">#Irish</a></p>— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247/statuses/349970613282156544">June 26, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Cali_domer]

Welcome!

 

[ulukinatme]

Nice, welcome!

 

[rtrn2glory]

Good for the kid sure he's on cloud 9

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

Awesome