'25 MS QB Deuce Knight (Auburn commit)

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bigl3327 said:
They both could end up being in the top 3 QBs when it's all said and done. Deuce is making it blatantly obvious to the world that he wants to be a Vol. GMac may have multiple schools where he could envision himself playing QB. It may not necessarily be a fear of competition. You'll have to compete at nearly every major school with legit title hopes, but most 5* QBs don't want another 5* QB coming in their same class.
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What I’ve held true for a long time. Dedication to a recruitment goes both ways when we’re discussing a face of the program type QB. Divide your focus trying to land BOTH and you may end up with neither. An advantage we had with Nico was Arch Manning wrote us off early, so we were all in whilst Bama and UGA never got a visit before and after he committed. This “afraid of competition” is a tired by-product narrative co-created by wife beating tOSU WR coaches and disappointed fans. Felt the same when Tayven Jackson acknowledged the reality and went home to a program that recruited him as THEIR Nico. These are life decisions that have a safety net with the portal, but the best at this position would rather get it right from the beginning.
 
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bigl3327 said:
They both could end up being in the top 3 QBs when it's all said and done. Deuce is making it blatantly obvious to the world that he wants to be a Vol. GMac may have multiple schools where he could envision himself playing QB. It may not necessarily be a fear of competition. You'll have to compete at nearly every major school with legit title hopes, but most 5* QBs don't want another 5* QB coming in their same class.
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Take Deuce’s commitment and let him start peer recruiting early. This is the kind of kid who can really get a class rolling…stud QB who LOVES the Vols.
 
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I think Coach should take one highly rated QB in each class. One Deuce in the hand is worth three Macs in the bush. By that I mean if the coaches think Deuce is a good fit and he wants to commit, then take him. QBs need to make good decisions quickly, and coaches need to do the same. jmho
 
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GregAmsler said:
Take Deuce’s commitment and let him start peer recruiting early. This is the kind of kid who can really get a class rolling…stud QB who LOVES the Vols.
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As I read you post, I was reminded of the saying, "Perfect is the enemy of good." We have a shot (we think) at a really awesome guy to drive our offense. It can be argued that any future alternative won't be a lot better. So how much do you risk waiting on someone else who under the most extreme circumstances may only be (say) 2% better and risk missing on both. Take the win we are being handed and work from there. (All assuming the choice is ours to make).
 
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Lars said:
I think Coach should take one highly rated QB in each class. One Deuce in the hand is worth three Macs in the bush. By that I mean if the coaches think Deuce is a good fit and he wants to commit, then take him. QBs need to make good decisions quickly, and coaches need to do the same. jmho
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TWSS (the one with the sh*t fetish).
 
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jasonvol18 said:
Are we recruiting Nico's Brother as the #2 QB in the '25 class.
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they talked about him on the pod on Tuesday. Said the staff will have to see how he turns out. Could be another real deal or could be more like Hyatt’s brother. Not to say that Devin won’t be good but he’s not Jalin
 
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We’re going to have to take 2 qbs for the ‘25 class, whether it is a freshman and a transfer or two freshmen, so might as well take Deuce and still push for George Macintyre or however you spell his last name
 
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Much better to bring in two QBs, let them compete, and if the "loser" isn't willing to take the faithful backup role, help him find a place where he can fully pursue his dreams. A program can also build a strong brand with that kind of reputation.

The problem is always matching evaluation to production. You recruit on measurables and evaluation of character... but you can't know who is going to be able to master the mental side, see the field, make quick-correct decisions, AND deliver the ball to the right person with accuracy in this offense!

I mean, our staff had Milton and Hooker in practice, looking at them everyday, and everyone agreed (including players) that Milton was the clear starter going into last year's season opener. It wasn't until both had been in game situations that everyone's first hand evaluation proved inaccurate.

So for those reasons I think you have to bring in as many top QBs as possible, because you just don't know until a game is on the line.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
I don’t think we can go wrong with either one but I think Macintyre is the better passer.
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Gmac was the better passer as a sophomore. Deuce looks to have progressed significantly in the off season. I guess we'll see this fall, but I would take Knight's commitment regardless.... f he's ready to commit. It's a year and a half before early signing day for the class of '25. There's no question as to who is the better athlete and offers the most versatility.
 
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