'25 Portal Thread

[Weezer]

I agree with everything except the comment about the OL. I'd take at least one. 2 if we can manage the numbers. We have to have better line play and depth. I don't trust Ellarbee's coaching or evals. Guess I'm saying we kinda need to shotgun that position. Try to make sure we give Nico a front he can count on this year. Can't afford another year like last year on the OL. And I can feel injuries on the line coming if we don't have the depth.

I don't trust Elarbee either, but as long as he's the OL coach, it's gonna be what it's gonna be. Up to Heupel to make that change, if he deems it necessary.

 

[TrippieRedd]

There's no reading comprehension to be had. You want to downplay Lewis's performance and prop up others like Hughes (Tulane RB, not Tulsa, like it matters) without using the same criteria.

Spout off 'reading comprehension" all you want. It doesn't change the facts.

Hughes had 900 yards after contact BOTH seasons.

He was rated top 10 RBs according to PFF.

“criteria” stfu


Again, I’ve said this, but you lack the ability to comprehend what you’re reading.

 

[CAVPUT]

Those dreaming of Wingo or Tate are begging for disappointment. I'm hoping one of these teams will lose a decent DT to the portal that we can pick up for our rotation. Or maybe an OL if Prego goes elsewhere.

Indeed. Neither of those guys will head to Knoxville. Makes no sense. Plus, the Manning era begins next year. They know everyone will be watching that unfold. Why would you not want to be in that spotlight as a WR? It was kinda that way with Nico early on, but since that didn't happen so all eyes will be on Manning next season.

 

[Carp]

Hughes had 900 yards after contact BOTH seasons.

He was rated top 10 RBs according to PFF.

“criteria” stfu

So what you're saying is, you aren't gonna remove his games played vs weak opponents, but you're perfectly fine doing that with Lewis. Got it.

 

[Carp]

Are we gonna count Lewis rushing for 7.7 ypc vs Ohio State or does that not count either? I guess Hughes rushing for 1.7 ypc against Army is more impressive.

 

[UTK]

There is no reason to take a RB imo unless the top 2 we have just can’t pass block or you want a more receiving back. Bishop and Lewis will be good. This offense is super RB friendly. Freshmen will come in and contribute too most likely. WR. WR. WR. I’ll say it over and over.

 

[Weezer]

There is no reason to take a RB imo unless the top 2 we have just can’t pass block or you want a more receiving back. Bishop and Lewis will be good. This offense is super RB friendly. Freshmen will come in and contribute too most likely. WR. WR. WR. I’ll say it over and over.

LOS, LOS, LOS

Line of scrimmage is more important.

 

[NighthawkVol]

LOS, LOS, LOS

Line of scrimmage is more important.

If Tennessee can land Pregnon, I’d like to see 3 more additions after: DT, WR, and Safety. Then let Spring determine if you need another RB or if the freshmen are ready to be our depth.

They may have already decided that they don’t need a Safety, if they believe Farooq and the two Thomas’ are ready to step up. But if that’s the case, I don’t wanna see Turrentine starting.

 

[Pawleysvol]

There is no reason to take a RB imo unless the top 2 we have just can’t pass block or you want a more receiving back. Bishop and Lewis will be good. This offense is super RB friendly. Freshmen will come in and contribute too most likely. WR. WR. WR. I’ll say it over and over.

Can’t go into next season with only 4 running backs and 2 of those 4 being true freshman

 

[Ericvol2096]

Texas transfers come on down!

We would have rather had OSU lose last night….more waiting

 

[TrippieRedd]

We would have rather had OSU lose last night….more waiting

So it is Tate

 

[VolFanNC09]

Can’t go into next season with only 4 running backs and 2 of those 4 being true freshman

I agree here. The hard part is bringing someone in who is really there for depth. If you bring in a RB as a true starter, then you can lose Lewis and are in the same boat at the same time I am not sure someone wants to come here and be a depth piece. I do t know someone in the portal who is better for us than Bishop and Lewis.

 

[Dansky]

Can’t go into next season with only 4 running backs and 2 of those 4 being true freshman

Makes sense

 

[BigALWiLson]

We would have rather had OSU lose last night….more waiting

hmmm

 

[VOLED]

We would have rather had OSU lose last night….more waiting

Thanks for the hint.

 

[UTK]

LOS, LOS, LOS

Line of scrimmage is more important.

While it is, it’s time to play some of the recruits from high school. lol

 

[UTK]

Can’t go into next season with only 4 running backs and 2 of those 4 being true freshman

they may take a depth piece but don’t expect anything crazy. Bishop and Lewis will carry the load next year.

 

[Weezer]

We would have rather had OSU lose last night….more waiting

Eh, ever since they thrashed us, I've known OSU was gonna win the title.

So is it WR, OL, or DL?

 

[Weezer]

Can’t go into next season with only 4 running backs and 2 of those 4 being true freshman

Why not? Not like you're going to get a stud RB to come here to be a "depth piece". Why waste a scholly on a RB the quality of a PWO?

 

[Weezer]

While it is, it’s time to play some of the recruits from high school. lol

Can the same not be said about WR? The only returning starter in that room will be Brazzell. Young guys are going to play.

 

[Weezer]

So it is Tate

He's been an integral part of their offense. Unless coaches are bailing, I seriously doubt it's Tate.

 

[TrippieRedd]

He's been an integral part of their offense. Unless coaches are bailing, I seriously doubt it's Tate.

I’m sure others will disagree, but that’s the only position of theirs I want and that we need.

 

[Weezer]

I’m sure others will disagree, but that’s the only position of theirs I want and that we need.

I'm not saying they won't have a WR hit the portal, just not Tate. They have plenty of talented WRs that don't play.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I'm not saying they won't have a WR hit the portal, just not Tate. They have plenty of talented WRs that don't play.

True, but why wait on their backups when there’s been better guys hit the portal?


***just went and looked, their backups haven’t done anything***

You might be able to make a case for Innis.

 

[UTK]

Can the same not be said about WR? The only returning starter in that room will be Brazzell. Young guys are going to play.

Sure young guys will most likely be forced to play for once if they don’t pick up pieces. But I don’t know, in Nicos money year it’d sure be nice to go get some proven talent at WR for him