'25 Portal Thread

[Orange_Crush]

I can all but guarantee that Bru is productive this year. If he isn't, something is a foot.

 

[Pawleysvol]

Anyone not wanting Bru back is insane. I don’t care what his stats say this past year, he’s by far the best WR we have on the roster. He does things the common fan don’t realize at a high level. Of course he wasn’t the same after injury but maybe he can be with another year.

He’s a possession receiver. If Bru comes back, how does that affect Mike Matthews’ usage? Matthews has the explosiveness and speed that the receiver room has been missing the past couple of years.

Another thing, if Bru was as great as some think he is then he would be getting better draft feedback. I’m a big fan of Bru’s, but he hasn’t been the same since the ankle injury. I’m just ready for new blood in the receiver room. That room has to be more dynamic going forward. It’s been average the past couple of years

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Is Karic coming back, or no?

He wants to. His appeal has some friction.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Bru + Wildcat on the goal line = TDs

 

[Weezer]

I can all but guarantee that Bru is productive this year. If he isn't, something is a foot.

Why would it be a foot? Could be his leg.

 

[85SugarVol]

That bigger WR from Boise interest me. Wonder if we’ve reached out to him.

I used BSU in my NCAA play through and he’s an absolute monster

No one knows, but the math points to him coming back. He did not get good feedback on the draft, he’s been told he’ll be ok on eligibility. His choices seem to be come back or learn the dulcimer.

Counting Jefferson, what is the full list of scholarship WRs coming back?

 

[Weezer]

Do WR rotations. Have a unit that's MM, Boo, and AJ, and another unit that's Bru, Staley, and Brazzell. Create different looks for defenses to have to defend.

 

[Weezer]

Counting Jefferson, what is the full list of scholarship WRs coming back?

If Bru comes back, you have

Bru
MM
Staley
Brazzell
AJ
Boo (part-time)
Smith
Dodson
Jackson

 

[85SugarVol]

If Bru comes back, you have

Bru
MM
Staley
Brazzell
AJ
Boo (part-time)
Smith
Dodson
Jackson

Not counting Boo’s scholarship towards the WR group, that puts us at 8.

How many are we going to carry? 9?

Can you get a better # 8 or 9 WR on the roster than Bru?

Idk.
If you can - maybe it’s time to move on.
If you can’t - seems he could provide value.

 

[DaddyChad]

I think a good possession receiver is important in this offense. I think his best attributes have always been his size and strength. He’s not a YAC superhero, but he turned a lot of those 40yd lateral screens into gainers. He’s a great downfield blocker. He reads the qb and break off routes which is essential in this offense and more so with a mediocre pass blocking line. I agree with you that a hobbled version of him doesn’t get us there. Spots are too precious. If he gets back to close to a 100%, I’ve always liked what he brings to the room.

Would Bru even need to be on scholarship? He’s got to be a graduate at this point right?

 

[Weezer]

Not counting Boo’s scholarship towards the WR group, that puts us at 8.

How many are we going to carry? 9?

Can you get a better # 8 or 9 WR on the roster than Bru?

Idk.
If you can - maybe it’s time to move on.
If you can’t - seems he could provide value.

Yeah, just waiting for Heupel to call a VN vote on the matter.

 

[Weezer]

Would Bru even need to be on scholarship? He’s got to be a graduate at this point right?

He'd have to be in grad school, or finishing another degree. You have to be enrolled.

 

[VolGee4]

Bru is a fine possession receiver. Not sure he ever was more than that, and post-injury, I highly doubt he's ever more than that. I kind of felt like Amari Jefferson might have been the direct replacement for Bru.

He could beat man coverage his first year. I went to the Pitt game that year, and he scored on a long play. He caught 5 for 102 against UF and 7 for 140 against LSU.

I just enjoy seeing him catch a slant and dragging defenders for 7-10 yards. I would personally like to have that option again.

 

[DaddyChad]

I can all but guarantee that Bru is productive this year. If he isn't, something is a foot.

How healthy is he after the injury? Even if he’s healthy how much does he trust his body after that injury? The mental part of an injury like that sucks as well even when you’re physically healthy.

 

[Adam Sandler]

Not counting Boo’s scholarship towards the WR group, that puts us at 8.

How many are we going to carry? 9?

Can you get a better # 8 or 9 WR on the roster than Bru?

Idk.
If you can - maybe it’s time to move on.
If you can’t - seems he could provide value.

I don’t think he would stay to be 8/9. I certainly would t if I weee him. That indicates he’s passing on the NFL and I think he still intends to try to be on an NFL roster for a few years if he can. But he might stay to be 3/4 and I think that would still be worth it, if for no other reason than his dependability and leadership.

MM X1/Slot/Z1 Need to try to realize his potential and feature him. Rotate him for mismatches. If you don’t do this, not sure why you tried to get him to stay.

Transfer?? Could shake things up. Would love a splash transfer. Good problem to have.

Bru X1/X2
Brazzell Z1/Z2
Stayley/Jefferson Slot 2

Jackson X3 Possible RS candidate
Travis Smith Z3
Dodson Reserve Slot and RS candidate

If we don’t get a splash transfer I think that’s what it looks like. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Travis Smith pushes for playing time as a freshman. Dude is a baller and mismatch against everyone (at least at the hs level he was). His size alone might put him in better position to contribute early than MM was.

 

[Adam Sandler]

Also, If JJ was able to carve out a role with the 49ers, I think Bru could too. They both got that dog in them.

 

[Weezer]

Bru has that Jauan Jennings mentality. He's that type of player. When you hit him, he's gonna hit you back. He's going to fight for every yard. He may not be a speedster, but he's going to give you everything he has. Teams need players like that to set the example.

 

[Weezer]

Also, If JJ was able to carve out a role with the 49ers, I think Bru could too. They both got that VOL in them.

fyp

 

[DaddyChad]

Bru has that Jauan Jennings mentality. He's that type of player. When you hit him, he's gonna hit you back. He's going to fight for every yard. He may not be a speedster, but he's going to give you everything he has. Teams need players like that to set the example.

Kind of like him hanging out with MM as well, hopefully that attitude gets taken up by Mike as well.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

If Bru is healthy, then I definitely want him back. A healthy Bru McCoy, is like adding a high level 4* out of the portal. I saw someone post, UT should try him at tight-end and that's interesting to me. I do really like Bru and think he can be one of the best WRs in the SEC, if he's 100% healthy. I think Bru, Squirrel, and Thornton played injured way too much this season. I get "giving your all" but if you're a WR and wearing a cast on your wrist or can't move your shoulder or can't run as fast and cut, maybe you should sit that game out.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

I can all but guarantee that Bru is productive this year. If he isn't, something is a foot.

Would something be a foot that we wouldn't expect to be a foot?

 

[85SugarVol]

I don’t think he would stay to be 8/9. I certainly would t if I weee him. That indicates he’s passing on the NFL and I think he still intends to try to be on an NFL roster for a few years if he can. But he might stay to be 3/4 and I think that would still be worth it, if for no other reason than his dependability and leadership.

MM X1/Slot/Z1 Need to try to realize his potential and feature him. Rotate him for mismatches. If you don’t do this, not sure why you tried to get him to stay.

Transfer?? Could shake things up. Would love a splash transfer. Good problem to have.

Bru X1/X2
Brazzell Z1/Z2
Stayley/Jefferson Slot 2

Jackson X3 Possible RS candidate
Travis Smith Z3
Dodson Reserve Slot and RS candidate

If we don’t get a splash transfer I think that’s what it looks like. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Travis Smith pushes for playing time as a freshman. Dude is a baller and mismatch against everyone (at least at the hs level he was). His size alone might put him in better position to contribute early than MM was.

Bru isn’t playing in the NFL.

And being the 8/9 WR on the roster doesn’t mean he’s the 8/9 in the rotation. He shouldn’t come back if he’s not in the rotation.

I just enjoy seeing him catch a slant and dragging defenders for 7-10 yards. I would personally like to have that option again.

And if he can still do this ^ I think he could definitely contribute in the rotation.

 

[85SugarVol]

Yeah, just waiting for Heupel to call a VN vote on the matter.

Text me when Heup calls the vote.

 

[Deathandtaxes]

Also, If JJ was able to carve out a role with the 49ers, I think Bru could too. They both got that dog in them.

And that role keeps expanding. One of my favorite Vols to watch in an era we needed a guy to step up, he did.

 

[cncchris33]

He could beat man coverage his first year. I went to the Pitt game that year, and he scored on a long play. He caught 5 for 102 against UF and 7 for 140 against LSU.

I just enjoy seeing him catch a slant and dragging defenders for 7-10 yards. I would personally like to have that option again.

I would, too, but I'm just not certain he'll reach that 2022 version of himself post-injury. I'm not saying "No way!" to his return. Just saying I'm indifferent to him winning his appeal in terms of his effect on our team in 2025. I'd love to see him get redemption, honestly, and be his old self.