'24 Transfer Portal

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Leeleesteeth said:
If a guy has been on an SEC roster but never seen the field that doesn't make him an "SEC player". Staff knows what they are doing.
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We hope. I have full confidence in Josh Heupel and the offense. I'd be lying if I said I had the same confidence in the defense. I have a lot of faith in CRG's ability to coach the DL. He's proven it for a very long time. Jury is still out on Banks and BJM, and I've expressed my opinion on CWM. They all know a hell of a lot more than I do. I won't argue that. But that doesn't mean they always make the right decision. I'm always happy to be proven wrong. I just want to see my Vols win at a high level and compete for championships. I want more titles.
 
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CAVPUT said:
Given the disaster that is our '21 class along with some of our recent OL evals, the portal is our only solution for next season be it finding a starter or an acceptable backup for when those injuries to our starters do come. Can't stand pat on the OL can we? With it being the start to the ever so brief Nico era, we have to surround him with the best talent possible.
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I hear you. I’m just saying the portal provides - daily, if not hourly - let’s let the dust settle first.
 
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Smyrna ATL Vol said:
I disagree. Perry looked slow and not an SEC linebacker. Telander seems to know where to be but still looks a tad slow for an every down linebacker. But hoping that’s thinking too much. Carter should be really good but who knows since he got injured. Herring is just not very good. Pili played ten snaps.
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We got some really good freshman LB’s coming in, so they must feel good about Pili plus the young guys developing
 
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Weezer said:
Unpopular opinion incoming, but I wonder if our defensive staff recognizes the difference in "SEC players" and guys that can play and play well in other conferences. They are not the same. The SEC is another level. Some will poo-poo that idea, but SEC teams go to war with each other every weekend. It takes a certain type of player to bring that mentality.
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Our coaches have not heard of this “SEC” you speak of.
 
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Diego Pounds would be a nice pick up.

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Not sure I feel as great about the Kansas kid, but I would love to be wrong. He has the size to be a mauler.

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Then there's the Temple kid at CB.

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@Stoerner Fumbles - Are we pursuing anyone else? What about Zalance Heard? Or AJ Harris?
 
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Weezer said:
We hope. I have full confidence in Josh Heupel and the offense. I'd be lying if I said I had the same confidence in the defense. I have a lot of faith in CRG's ability to coach the DL. He's proven it for a very long time. Jury is still out on Banks and BJM, and I've expressed my opinion on CWM. They all know a hell of a lot more than I do. I won't argue that. But that doesn't mean they always make the right decision. I'm always happy to be proven wrong. I just want to see my Vols win at a high level and compete for championships. I want more titles.
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Gotcha. As I've stated previously, was acquainted with CWM when he was at GA and AUB through recruiting. At the time I thought he was good at what he did. Kind of on the fence now. Some guys as they get older don't evolve as the game evolves. Not sure if that's the case here, but possible. With Coach Banks, curious to see what he does with better players moving forward, same with LB coach. I thought run fits and leverage at times left a lot to be desired, but that could be attributed to inexperience. Time will tell.
 
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Weezer said:
Diego Pounds would be a nice pick up.

www.on3.com

Diego Pounds - North Carolina Tar Heels - Offensive Tackle

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Not sure I feel as great about the Kansas kid, but I would love to be wrong. He has the size to be a mauler.

www.on3.com

Armaj Reed-Adams - Kansas Jayhawks - Offensive Tackle

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Then there's the Temple kid at CB.

www.on3.com

Jalen McMurray - Tennessee Volunteers - Cornerback

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@Stoerner Fumbles - Are we pursuing anyone else? What about Zalance Heard? Or AJ Harris?
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ON3 already predicting Ole MISS for Pounds
 
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How is Pounds already being projected to Ole Miss? WTH? We need to get serious with finding some portal OL, or we need to hope guys like Lang and Umarov are ready to start. Even then, depth would be an issue.

I know portal is a crap shoot, but two of the three OL we've taken the last few years haven't worked out well so far. Mincey just re-entered the portal, Karic hasn't done anything, only Campbell has worked out. We may need to up our portal evaluation of OL.
 
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Weezer said:
How is Pounds already being projected to Ole Miss? WTH? We need to get serious with finding some portal OL, or we need to hope guys like Lang and Umarov are ready to start. Even then, depth would be an issue.

I know portal is a crap shoot, but two of the three OL we've taken the last few years haven't worked out well so far. Mincey just re-entered the portal, Karic hasn't done anything, only Campbell has worked out. We may need to up our portal evaluation of OL.
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Honestly, I'm wondering about our evals.... especially on the OL.
 
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Weezer said:
How is Pounds already being projected to Ole Miss? WTH? We need to get serious with finding some portal OL, or we need to hope guys like Lang and Umarov are ready to start. Even then, depth would be an issue.

I know portal is a crap shoot, but two of the three OL we've taken the last few years haven't worked out well so far. Mincey just re-entered the portal, Karic hasn't done anything, only Campbell has worked out. We may need to up our portal evaluation of OL.
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If so, definitely tampering.
 
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