'25 Portal Thread

[FBtime]

How do you feel about the possibility of getting Carnell? Or still too early to tell either way?

We are in great shape for getting an impressive WR

That's either Tate or someone of his quality.

 

[EJVOL4LIFE]

How do you feel about the possibility of getting Carnell? Or still too early to tell either way?

Not him, but fwiw and imo I believe that's who he is referring to about being in really good shape with.

 

[EJVOL4LIFE]

We are in great shape for getting an impressive WR

That's either Tate or someone of his quality.

Gotta be Tate. That's the only WR that I would consider to be impressive that could enter the portal besides Mr. Smith and I don't see him leaving OSU.

 

[EJVOL4LIFE]

Only delusional fans ever thought that.

He is coming. Just wait and see.

 

[DD4ME]

This is the guard I referred to who would be here after CFP. If everyone can hold hands and look away from the worry circle, I think you’ll be happy with how this shakes out. It’s going to come in waves based on timing for various players. We are in great shape for getting an impressive WR, G/C, and hopefully a Safety. Depending on whether evaluations lead to others leaving after Spring, there are others we’re talking to.

 

[DD4ME]

Those people on Twitter just steal info off Volquest and then claim they are the number 1 insider for Tennessee athletics.

This is a Miami poster...

 

[Jackcrevol]

Oh but you know they still will

I admit I was as frustrated as anyone after the season. Little stepping back and examining things goes a long way.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Ellarbee????? Killerbee!! pew pew!!

 

[Pawleysvol]

This is a Miami poster...

What?

 

[Jackcrevol]

What?

said its from a Hurricane poster.

 

[MarcoVol]

I admit I was as frustrated as anyone after the season. Little stepping back and examining things goes a long way.

Yes many, many here would benefit from not being prisoners to their emotions in the moment.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Yes many, many here would benefit from not being prisoners to their emotions in the moment.

As I sit here, waiting on a windows laptop to 'restart.' I might as well have sent a courier pigeon.

 

[EJVOL4LIFE]

Really like the fact that we are getting an early jump on recruiting the 2027 and 2028 prospects. Our recruiting seems to be looking really good right now. 2026 class is really starting to take shape especially with the strong possibility of landing Dunham, Keys, and Rouse to go with Faizon and the rest of our blue chips who have already committed. Excited for our future here on Good Ol' Rocky Top!!

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

He didn't get where he is by ignoring ROI and giving his money away. I'm sure he gives a lot, but I doubt he's just slinging around as much as he can trying to buy a championship

ROI is hard to translate at that level, but obviously Oregon has made their image about cool flashy uniforms that he provides. Oregon is a walking talking Nike ad all over the field.

Its not the same for the Vols because we only have like 4 combos and we wear a combination of two of them for 80% of the games (orange and white). I am sure his Oregon philanthropy has produced some ROI with the younger generation and Nike products. Kids love that flashy ****.

 

[MarcoVol]

As I sit here, waiting on a windows laptop to 'restart.' I might as well have sent a courier pigeon.

 

[bpalmer28]

ROI is hard to translate at that level, but obviously Oregon has made their image about cool flashy uniforms that he provides. Oregon is a walking talking Nike ad all over the field.

Its not the same for the Vols because we only have like 4 combos and we wear a combination of two of them for 80% of the games (orange and white). I am sure his Oregon philanthropy has produced some ROI with the younger generation and Nike products. Kids love that flashy ****.

You have a great point.... I wonder if investing in Oregon Football is a marketing expense for Nike? It's certainly better for Nike's brand if Oregon is among the best teams in the country.

 

[Rockytopoftheworld]

Not trying to be a Debbie downer, but why would Carnell Tate come to Tennessee after winning the national title and having as much success as he had at Ohio State this past year?

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

Still do.

Talk to any other fanbase in the SEC. They act like we are the Mongols rolling in to pillage their hometown.

 

[Jackcrevol]

still waiting...

 

[Blake25p]

Not trying to be a Debbie downer, but why would Carnell Tate come to Tennessee after winning the national title and having as much success as he had at Ohio State this past year?

Unproven QB next year at Ohio St, wants to be the #1 option, money.

 

[Carp]

Not trying to be a Debbie downer, but why would Carnell Tate come to Tennessee after winning the national title and having as much success as he had at Ohio State this past year?

It's been stated a few times, but he wants to be WR1. And he's never gonna be WR1 at OSU as long as Jeremiah Smith is there.

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

Not trying to be a Debbie downer, but why would Carnell Tate come to Tennessee after winning the national title and having as much success as he had at Ohio State this past year?

Wants to be the #1 guy. Looking to boost his draft stock by being a team's primary receiver. Top WRs are one of the highest paid positions in the NFL, so much so that there is a huge difference between a team's #1 and #2 guys. Unless Jeremiah Smith gets hurt, he will never step out of his shadow.

We have a returning QB, solid team, and money (why people think we are broke is beyond me). Plus we should play an offense where you get a lot of looks, though last year put a damper on that.

 

[Vol423]

if they pull this off, im not sure how anyone can argue that Spyre isnt one of the best in Nation.

Don't you worry. They will.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

if they pull this off, im not sure how anyone can argue that Spyre isnt one of the best in Nation.

Did they sign the back out of Timbuktu that we never heard of, but we really wanted! Huh?! What about the WR that had less production than our WR, but we really wanted him too. Huh?! Spyre....mire...conspire...to not sign anyone we know nothing about, but we really want!

 

[931Vol]

Wants to be the #1 guy. Looking to boost his draft stock by being a team's primary receiver. Top WRs are one of the highest paid positions in the NFL, so much so that there is a huge difference between a team's #1 and #2 guys. Unless Jeremiah Smith gets hurt, he will never step out of his shadow.

We have a returning QB, solid team, and money (why people think we are broke is beyond me). Plus we should play an offense where you get a lot of looks, though last year put a damper on that.

That makes sense on the surface, but OSU is a WR factory. For instance, Emeka Egbuka was never higher on the depth chart than WR2 but he just broke the OSU receiving record and is a projected first rounder. All while we haven’t had a first round WR in 12 years. Not trying to bash the Vols and would love to have Tate, but it’s just weird he would leave based on the track record of OSU WRs as of late. Sorry for playing devils advocate but him leaving Columbus would just be very confusing to me.