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Francis: really like this pickup. I've felt pretty darn good about our IOL for awhile now, but tackle was a bit suspect. Miller has done very well in shoring up our OL room
I guess 5 games to 8 wins means a much, much better football team...but "much better football team" isn't really my point.There are no CFB WRs that will swing three games.
The team just lost its most productive WR in 40 seasons, maybe ever. If Isaiah was back on the roster, Vegas isn't moving the win total from 5.5 to 8.5 (or 7.5, probably not 6.5). I get that Franklin is talented, but you need to be a generational skill player or an excellent QB to be in consideration to swing three games.
I guess 5 games to 8 wins means a much, much better football team...but "much better football team" isn't really my point.
What I'm saying is...I see many games on the schedule where just having a guy like that could be the difference in a L or a W.
I don't think we're really realizing...if we land Zakhari (looking more and more unlikely as more days go by SMH) we got a chance to be a real good football team. What do we not have?
-A great receiving core
-An O Line that looks to be much, much better - we invested huge in the OL in the portal this year
-Got a legit NFL type guy at CB if everything plays out right in Terrence Brooks and a guy in Cox who's at worst a reliable starter type guy. Nicholson and Tobe to Brooks and Cox - huge upgrade IMO.
- Great RB room
- Great LBs and EDGE rushers
Probably the only thing that will be a downgrade - literally the only thing - is that we won't have Johnny. But it sure won't be like it was when he got thrown out vs WISC and we got way better CBs and great EDGE players.
as to Franklin, pure speculation: admissions issue. am assuming he hasn't graduated (3 years at UTSA, 1 at Miss). no can do. if he was a grad student, things would be different
you have a much more optimistic view of our DL than I do. while DL is the primary concern, you're way overstating the strength of our LBs. I like the room, but they're not much better than average BIG and that may be optimistic. the secondary, while buoyed big-time by Brooks, is full of question marks
as to Franklin, pure speculation: admissions issue. am assuming he hasn't graduated (3 years at UTSA, 1 at Miss). no can do. if he was a grad student, things would be different
left out great qb coming back for 2nd yr as starter in same system.I guess 5 games to 8 wins means a much, much better football team...but "much better football team" isn't really my point.
What I'm saying is...I see many games on the schedule where just having a guy like that could be the difference in a L or a W.
I don't think we're really realizing...if we land Zakhari (looking more and more unlikely as more days go by SMH) we got a chance to be a real good football team. What do we not have?
-A great receiving core
-An O Line that looks to be much, much better - we invested huge in the OL in the portal this year
-Got a legit NFL type guy at CB if everything plays out right in Terrence Brooks and a guy in Cox who's at worst a reliable starter type guy. Nicholson and Tobe to Brooks and Cox - huge upgrade IMO.
- Great RB room
- Great LBs and EDGE rushers
Probably the only thing that will be a downgrade - literally the only thing - is that we won't have Johnny. But it sure won't be like it was when he got thrown out vs WISC and we got way better CBs and great EDGE players.
always. still think we win 1-2 more games, at minimum, last year if Faegan didnt go downLooking at schedule, IMO our ceiling is 8-4. Low bar 4 or 5 wins. Health is going to be a major factor. Defensive Coach terrifies me. Should not have been promoted, we shall see this year. I am hoping I'm wrong!
I hope that you're being sarcastic.If we don’t add him we aren’t making a bowl game.
To do that and come out with desirable outcomes you need a good WR core.I hope that you're being sarcastic.
A singular WR does not put multiple wins up over his replacement. If you can't protect the QB, successfully run the ball or play defense....I don't care if that's Marvin Harrison Jr, he wouldn't be a 2 or 3 game upgrade.
The FAR bigger concerns is how they replace Newton, he was the extent of our pass rush last year and what does the offensive line look like? Bielema's recipe for winning has always been having huge offensive linemen and run the ball, run it again, run it again and play physical defense.
Agee with most of what you said, but the LBs were young last year and improved tremendously as year went on. Is that because of Johnny and Keith, natural progression to their own talent level, or a combination? I guess we will find out this year. I’m looking forward to seeing Baker join the squad and a leap from Hayden.you have a much more optimistic view of our DL than I do. while DL is the primary concern, you're way overstating the strength of our LBs. I like the room, but they're not much better than average BIG and that may be optimistic. the secondary, while buoyed big-time by Brooks, is full of question marks
as to Franklin, pure speculation: admissions issue. am assuming he hasn't graduated (3 years at UTSA, 1 at Miss). no can do. if he was a grad student, things would be different
Saying WR isn’t good without Franklin is plain wrong. Untested as a group, but too few reps to say they aren’t good. Maybe I’m overly high on Elzy, but he and Bryant should be alphas. Despite what others say, I think Beatty will be a solid contributor.To do that and come out with desirable outcomes you need a good WR core.
If we don't add him our WR core isn't good. Sorry...I've got concerns...
If we do add him it's not a good WR room - it's a great WR room...
I hope that you're being sarcastic.
A singular WR does not put multiple wins up over his replacement. If you can't protect the QB, successfully run the ball or play defense....I don't care if that's Marvin Harrison Jr, he wouldn't be a 2 or 3 game upgrade.
The FAR bigger concerns is how they replace Newton, he was the extent of our pass rush last year and what does the offensive line look like? Bielema's recipe for winning has always been having huge offensive linemen and run the ball, run it again, run it again and play physical defense.
Agee with most of what you said, but the LBs were young last year and improved tremendously as year went on. Is that because of Johnny and Keith, natural progression to their own talent level, or a combination? I guess we will find out this year. I’m looking forward to seeing Baker join the squad and a leap from Hayden.
"isn't good" might be putting it wrong...but we have a need for another quality WR...saying that we don't is unreasonable...And that need looks like it's gonna go unaddressed...Saying WR isn’t good without Franklin is plain wrong. Untested as a group, but too few reps to say they aren’t good. Maybe I’m overly high on Elzy, but he and Bryant should be alphas. Despite what others say, I think Beatty will be a solid contributor.
The fax…we are in a new era now, you could just email or text it."isn't good" might be putting it wrong...but we have a need for another quality WR...saying that we don't is unreasonable...And that need looks like it's gonna go unaddressed...
Not trying to act negative...just the fax...
Think about it: We lost IW and CW and replaced them with...
nobody...
And once had the nation's leader in career receiving yards absolutely in our hands. SMH
Now...that being said...I'd honestly turn down a 20 catch 200 yard guy if that's the next option and just give those reps to some of those young guys with potential...
Completely agree on D-Line. Not sure if we are on the same page with OLB/DE and how we are applying that.Now that db has been addressed, DT is the main area for concern on defense. That and who will get sacks
Completely agree on D-Line. Not sure if we are on the same page with OLB/DE and how we are applying that.
Either way, I expect Coleman and Jacas(if he stays there) to improve on last years average results. Let’s be optimistic that Brown can replicate some of his juco domination and Bryant can take another step forward for a great rotation of pass rushers.