'25 Portal Thread

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#1,928
jp1 said:
Somehow you have to factor in him not running behind an SEC line. He definitely has talent, just not sure if it translates. Sometimes it's easier to tell for a WR, RB's can be a little tougher. I've not seen video of this guy either.
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Runs hard like John Kelly, imo
 
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TrippieRedd said:
Your opinion, and that’s fine.

Coaches think differently if they are offering Bothwell and Wayshawn Parker.


Some people are just too attached to current players.
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Disagree. I think the offers are to hedge bets and have a backup plan if a current player wants more than they’re willing to pay and leaves. I don’t think they intend to take anyone or replace anyone unless another body leaves.
 
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jp1 said:
Somehow you have to factor in him not running behind an SEC line. He definitely has talent, just not sure if it translates. Sometimes it's easier to tell for a WR, RB's can be a little tougher. I've not seen video of this guy either.
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100%. But if we are going to the portal for a RB, with our limitations scholarship wise, we can't risk a miss. He's an intriguing guy mostly because he's a freshman and I do like his size, but I don't see what he offers us that is superior to P Lew or Bishop and why risk our RB room by bringing in a sophomore back? IMO if we are taking a RB for next year it's a guy who's draft eligible/graduating after the season. It really doesn't make sense otherwise. Still don't see us actually taking a transfer RB unless we have more attrition and I think it's obvious right now that our offers are contingency plans in case Seldon does actually transfer.

Fluff will do well at Arizona. He's got size to bust through smaller DL/LB's that makes up for his lack of SEC speed. If he ends up in the SEC? I'd rather face him than Braylen Russell.

At the skill positions, I would bet we push for a WR. I'm not confident in that room right now.
 
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I'm not saying the kid is a bad football player, either. But I want to win a national championship next year before we lose Nico and if we only have so many spots in the portal and we HAVE to take a RB it better be the best RB in the portal for our needs.

Right now, our best money spent in the portal to get as close as possible to the natty is at IOL, a DL, possible safety, possible WR, big maybe on LB. RB is only possible if we lose another guy and even then it's upper classman depth, ideally a cheap portal guy who is a good pass blocker. Fluff is going somewhere to start for 2/3 years and then try and get drafted and that's not going to be Tennessee.

I still really hate Pruitt for putting us in this position in the first place, as an additional RB for depth purposes would be a nice luxury but unfortunately I don't believe we have that luxury as it stands today
 
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volinexile17 said:
CJH has taken a transfer WR every year. Don’t care what AP says. History, combined with attrition, tells me we’ll get a portal WR.
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utvolpj said:
What credible source stated that about Boo? Just curious where it's coming from
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it’s been on here. Seen more than one post about it.
Maybe true ,maybe not but other teams willing to pay well for players like him.
 
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cncchris33 said:
TIFWIW...read it again...TIFWIW...but Basilio is saying that Sampson is considering a return but wants big $. Also says Boo Carter's "team" has made it clear he will be expensive to retain. Also said Jermod McCoy will likely be looking for a bigger payday.
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This appears to be the first reference.
 
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It was between Ark & Vols & he chose to stay home in Ark. think he might have 2nd thoughts. Big 250lbs RB
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
He does have a point. None of us really do know what we should be targeting in the portal.
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True and I haven’t made comment on who we should or shouldn’t but don’t like fans that tell other fans how to fan…especially when it’s obvious

Of course fans don’t know what’s actually going on behind the scenes

…but that’s what message boards are for!!!! To speculate, give opinions, etc

So don’t be Captain Obvious while calling out other fans
 
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PowerT. said:
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We'd love to get Moe here. High-level starter.. big mauler type. Josh Thompson from Northwestern is a more athletic Karic type.

The A&M kid was really more of a center and we need more of a guard.

David Blay is solid. Would be a nice body to add to DT (at right price). James Thompson from Wisconsin could be a fine body for us.

I do think we take a running back. I dont think that guy is in the portal.
 
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KingVFL said:
We'd love to get Moe here. High-level starter.. big mauler type. Josh Thompson from Northwestern is a more athletic Karic type.

The A&M kid was really more of a center and we need more of a guard.

David Blay is solid. Would be a nice body to add to DT (at right price). James Thompson from Wisconsin could be a fine body for us.

I do think we take a running back. I doubt think that guy is in the portal.
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That makes me even more excited for a RB then.

Must be waiting on an absolute monster
 
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Go Fight Win said:
100%. But if we are going to the portal for a RB, with our limitations scholarship wise, we can't risk a miss. He's an intriguing guy mostly because he's a freshman and I do like his size, but I don't see what he offers us that is superior to P Lew or Bishop and why risk our RB room by bringing in a sophomore back? IMO if we are taking a RB for next year it's a guy who's draft eligible/graduating after the season. It really doesn't make sense otherwise. Still don't see us actually taking a transfer RB unless we have more attrition and I think it's obvious right now that our offers are contingency plans in case Seldon does actually transfer.

Fluff will do well at Arizona. He's got size to bust through smaller DL/LB's that makes up for his lack of SEC speed. If he ends up in the SEC? I'd rather face him than Braylen Russell.

At the skill positions, I would bet we push for a WR. I'm not confident in that room right now.
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Totally agree. I'm seeing what you're seeing. I feel fine about our RB room for the next few years, for how we utilize the position. I don't feel as strong about our WR room.
 
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KingVFL said:
We'd love to get Moe here. High-level starter.. big mauler type. Josh Thompson from Northwestern is a more athletic Karic type.

The A&M kid was really more of a center and we need more of a guard.

David Blay is solid. Would be a nice body to add to DT (at right price). James Thompson from Wisconsin could be a fine body for us.

I do think we take a running back. I dont think that guy is in the portal.
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The Nico connection help with Moe?
 
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