'16 CA QB Ian Book (Notre Dame Signed NLI)

BobbyMac · Nov 24, 2020

Cackalacky2.0 said:
Likelihood of a Pyne or Clark transfer increase drastically.

Pyne's not going anywhere until he has his degree. Then it's off to Brown with 2 years of eligibility to carry on the family tradition and get that MBA.

phillyirish · Nov 28, 2020

I don’t think he has a shot to win the Heisman, but with games constantly being canceled he has a real chance to be a finalist. Gotta think Justin Fields is out, with most likely less than 7 games played. Mac Jones probably has the best stats, and it seems the media would just love to give it to Lawrence. Lawrence has notably better numbers than Ian in only 6 games vs 9.

Perhaps if ND finished as the only undefeated team, that could give him the nod.

IrishBoognish · Nov 28, 2020

If he beats Clemson again?

He very well could be a top 2 pick.

and rightfully so

Dizzyphil · Nov 28, 2020

https://footballscoop.com/news/notre-dames-kelly-usa-today-writer-needs-new-job/

ThePiombino · Nov 28, 2020

IrishBoognish said:
If he beats Clemson again?

He very well could be a top 2 pick.

and rightfully so

Draft pick? As in the NFL draft? 🤔

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317Irish · Nov 28, 2020

Yeah, I appreciate the guy, but there’s a 0% chance he is a top 2 draft pick and close to 0% that he is drafted in the top 2 rounds.

BabyIrish · Nov 28, 2020

phillyirish said:
I don’t think he has a shot to win the Heisman, but with games constantly being canceled he has a real chance to be a finalist. Gotta think Justin Fields is out, with most likely less than 7 games played. Mac Jones probably has the best stats, and it seems the media would just love to give it to Lawrence. Lawrence has notably better numbers than Ian in only 6 games vs 9.

Perhaps if ND finished as the only undefeated team, that could give him the nod.

Everything I’ve been hearing it’s between Bama’s QB and Florida’s QB. Wouldn’t be surprised if Book is a finalist though

irishff1014 · Nov 28, 2020

317Irish said:
Yeah, I appreciate the guy, but there’s a 0% chance he is a top 2 draft pick and close to 0% that he is drafted in the top 2 rounds.

I would say Book probably won’t get drafted ata all.

ThePiombino · Nov 28, 2020

irishff1014 said:
I would say Book probably wont get drafted ata all.

I could see someone taking a super late flyer on him because "he's a winner", which - love him or hate him - he is.

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IrishLax · Nov 28, 2020

irishff1014 said:
I would say Book probably won’t get drafted ata all.

I think if he closes out the season playing how he has over the last 3 games he will be drafted in the late rounds.

Irish8248 · Nov 28, 2020

Ken Dorsey made it to the 6th rd I believe. He was a winner and lacked the prototypical NFL qualities... if he keeps winning, I don't see why they wouldn't take a flier but unless he grows like 4 inches and gains some arm strength then I don't see him coming close to top 2.... he's a very good college quarterback and there ain't nothing wrong with that!

Jimmy3Putt · Nov 28, 2020

Irish8248 said:
Ken Dorsey made it to the 6th rd I believe. He was a winner and lacked the prototypical NFL qualities... if he keeps winning, I don't see why they wouldn't take a flier but unless he grows like 4 inches and gains some arm strength then I don't see him coming close to top 2.... he's a very good college quarterback and there ain't nothing wrong with that!

Imo, Ian is 10x's the athlete Dorsey was. Better arm and mobility.
Dorsey was very accurate and was a great distributor of the ball.

Jimmy3Putt · Nov 28, 2020

NewEnglandGuy said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book headed to the Senior Bowl, as are defensive ends Daelin Hayes and Ade Ogundeji. <a href="https://t.co/NURlCXEsh3">https://t.co/NURlCXEsh3</a></p>— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1329248741262503936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It’s official. Who is the starting QB next year? Brendon Clark or the field?

Also of note, other QBs to accept invites so far: Kyle Trask, Sam Ehlinger, Jamie Newman, and Kellen Mond.

Somehow I missed this post.
So much for the one more year hopes.

Why wouldn't he come back?
He could set insurmountable records at Notre Dame.

Old Man Mike · Nov 28, 2020

"Why wouldn't he come back?"

Hmmmm ... 3+ years of being b!tched at by Notre Dame "fans." A chance to end his career as a hero as he now is? Most of his incoming buddies gone? More makeshift OLine? A chance at least to make a paycheck as a back-up QB?

phillyirish · Nov 28, 2020

I forget where, but I read an article that said Book played himself into a 5-6th round pick. I honestly could see him going 3-4th if he keeps it up. Every single game he earns more praise from the media and coaches.

Jimmy3Putt · Nov 28, 2020

Old Man Mike said:
"Why wouldn't he come back?"

Hmmmm ... 3+ years of being b!tched at by Notre Dame "fans." A chance to end his career as a hero as he now is? Most of his incoming buddies gone? More makeshift OLine? A chance at least to make a paycheck as a back-up QB?

True, we have been tough on him, but he could be a LEGEND.
Even if they win it all this year, next year could be his Jeter retirement tour.

lol

High six figures holding a clipboard sounds pretty nice too.

Irish8248 · Nov 28, 2020

Jimmy3Putt said:
Imo, Ian is 10x's the athlete Dorsey was. Better arm and mobility.
Dorsey was very accurate and was a great distributor of the ball.

Very true but my point was both lack the physical tools for any real career in the NFL but both were called winners who got the job done.

beryirish · Nov 28, 2020

I hate how the Heisman has become who has the better stats. Look at how outstanding Book has become throughout this season and how if you remove him from the offense I'm pretty sure it would tank because he creates plays and keeps drives going. C'mon it's 2020 let's have a Notre Dame Heisman winner.

irishff1014 · Nov 28, 2020

beryirish said:
I hate how the Heisman has become who has the better stats. Look at how outstanding Book has become throughout this season and how if you remove him from the offense I'm pretty sure it would tank because he creates plays and keeps drives going. C'mon it's 2020 let's have a Notre Dame Heisman winner.

If you are give a player an award they need to be at least top 3 in their position in the stats. But I do agree with you that leadership, player awareness and other things should be factored in. But Book isn’t going to do that. Book is a good QB but he isn’t great. He is much more flexible and can make something out of nothing. But he also makes you scratch your head a fair amount.

Irish YJ · Nov 28, 2020

If I were him and didn't win the NC, it's a choice of....

Go to the NFL as a JAG and coinflip at best to be on a 53 but likely a practice squad guy with a practice squad salary.... Maybe more in a perfect situation/team for him.

VS

1. Being top man on campus for another year
2. Setting more records and becoming even more part of ND history
3. Another shot at a NC
4. Another year, but with likely more talented WRs, and more matured TEs/RBs
5. Getting more free education

This year's QB class is very solid/deep. There's also a ton of QBs in the league already looking for a job bouncing around and available with more experience, and competing for backup duty. It's been a buyers market lately.

I have know clue, but if he does want to go into coaching, staying another year doesn't impact that either. Probably helps.

GATTACA! · Nov 28, 2020

phillyirish said:
I forget where, but I read an article that said Book played himself into a 5-6th round pick. I honestly could see him going 3-4th if he keeps it up. Every single game he earns more praise from the media and coaches.

Alright everybody call your shot. Where and when does Book go? Assuming he comes out this year.

I say 5th round to the Bears.

Jimmy3Putt · Nov 28, 2020

GATTACA! said:
Alright everybody call your shot. Where and when does Book go? Assuming he comes out this year.

I say 5th round to the Bears.

3rd round Niners or 6th round Pats.

Irish YJ · Nov 28, 2020

GATTACA! said:
Alright everybody call your shot. Where and when does Book go? Assuming he comes out this year.

I say 5th round to the Bears.

My call

A) if we win the NC, he is a UDFA, and picked up by the Pats.
B) if we don't win the NC, he come back to ND.

GATTACA! · Nov 29, 2020

Irish YJ said:
My call

A) if we win the NC, he is a UDFA, and picked up by the Pats.
B) if we don't win the NC, he come back to ND.

Welp Pats it is then.

yankeehater · Nov 29, 2020

317Irish said:
Yeah, I appreciate the guy, but there’s a 0% chance he is a top 2 draft pick and close to 0% that he is drafted in the top 2 rounds.

If you even listen to the Kelly field interview after the game, he referred to Book as a great "college quarterback."

He does have that Brett Favre gunslinger in him. I just hope it doesn't come back to bite him in a big situation this year. No jinx!

zelezo vlk · Dec 1, 2020

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-notre-dames-ian-book-changing-narrative-of-his-pro-potential-210127635.html

An anonymous NFL scout comp'ing Book to Jeff Garcia. Didn't somebody in this thread use that comparison?

I've been telling y'all ever since Clemson, Book is gonna get drafted now and this is it for his ND career. Let's just hope he takes us to the promised land first.

Free Manera · Dec 1, 2020

zelezo vlk said:
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-notre-dames-ian-book-changing-narrative-of-his-pro-potential-210127635.html

An anonymous NFL scout comp'ing Book to Jeff Garcia. Didn't somebody in this thread use that comparison?

I've been telling y'all ever since Clemson, Book is gonna get drafted now and this is it for his ND career. Let's just hope he takes us to the promised land first.

He is done no matter what. He accepted a Senior Bowl invite. Book cannot come back next year, it is written in stone.

ulukinatme · Dec 1, 2020

KellyIsIt said:
He is done no matter what. He accepted a Senior Bowl invite. Book cannot come back next year, it is written in stone.

I thought nothing is written in stone until you sign an agent? Can't a player technically go through the Senior Bowl and get a draft grade before ultimately pulling the trigger? Not saying Book is definitely gone or staying, I'm just spitballin' and asking questions here.

philipm31 · Dec 1, 2020

Jimmy3Putt said:
3rd round Niners or 6th round Pats.

Late 6th or 7th, at worst UFA-to the Patriots. They need to get rid of Cam Newton.

The dude looks like a Patriots type of QB.

OTOH, the Niners REALLY need to move on from Jimmy G. That dude is SOOOOOO brittle and if there is one thing that Book DEFINITELY has in spades is the toughness factor. Plus he could be a great fit for the style of offense the Niners prefer.

Jimmy3Putt · Dec 1, 2020

philipm31 said:
Late 6th or 7th, at worst UFA-to the Patriots. They need to get rid of Cam Newton.

The dude looks like a Patriots type of QB.

OTOH, the Niners REALLY need to move on from Jimmy G. That dude is SOOOOOO brittle and if there is one thing that Book DEFINITELY has in spades is the toughness factor. Plus he could be a great fit for the style of offense the Niners prefer.

I was just putting him in Montana and Brady's draft slots.

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