Rapid Fire: Mike Denbrock Talks Notre Dame Tight Ends, Michael Mayer. College Football Playoffs

In this rapid-fire episode of Irish Breakdown, host Vince and Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock discuss the future of the Fighting Irish tight end group, emphasizing their strength in the run game and potential for growth in the passing game. Denbrock expresses confidence in the current tight end corps, noting their blocking prowess and the ability of quarterback CJ Carr to target them when needed, despite a lack of catches in the Blue-Gold game. The conversation turns to Michael Mayer’s NFL trajectory, with Denbrock giving him a 7/10 chance of joining the elite 2,000-yard club, contingent on a move to a team that will make him a primary target. The episode also explores broader college football topics, including the need for a minimum of 10 Power Four opponents in playoff qualification, the impact of FCS wins on scheduling parity, and the Heisman candidacy of CJ Carr, who would need over 3,000 passing yards and 25 touchdowns to be a serious contender. A lighthearted debate concludes with a playful 'five feet or seven foot nine' question, highlighting real-life challenges of extreme height versus short stature.