OTF Premium 2025-26 Portal Tracker Thread

[Robert Gilbert]

11 hours ago, TexasFanatic said:

You get Baugh and Coleman then it doesn’t matter what else to bring in. 
 

Cut Livingstone and Mosley if you have too. Both are jags 

Wingo 

Coleman 

McCutchen 

Lockett 

Bishop 

Lets ride 

Your comments are just ridiculous. You either know little about football or you don’t understand Sark.  

[Robert Gilbert]

11 hours ago, TexasFanatic said:

I’m not gonna argue anymore. WR needs to be upgraded 

That is the most sensible thing you have said. We all agree with that statement. But making ridiculous comments about cutting Mosley and Livingstone or we have to get Coleman so aggy doesn’t get him ruins any credibility. 

[whereiend]

8 hours ago, ThatHornsGuy87 said:

There is rev share cap. And now all 3rd party nil goes through the clearing house now and 80% of those claims have been denied. Bobby has stated that numerous times. While you are correct, there is no nil cap. This isnt the wild west of nil when we were spending 30+ million 2 years ago. You do have to make the numbers work

These rules have yet to be enforced. Tech is obviously blatantly disregarding them with a "why don't you sue us and we'll see how that goes" posturing. The NCAA can't win the most basic enforcement cases (e.g. eligibility) and you think this stuff will hold up? there is absolutely no way.

Edited 12 hours ago by whereiend

[_everyoneshere]

Things are not Sowell at Iowa St. 

[WestlakeLonghorn]

The portal sucks.  I’m no Iowa state fan but they have 16 people left in their roster.   Broken.  This whole system is broken. 

[FaxMachine]

2 minutes ago, WestlakeLonghorn said:

The portal sucks.  I’m no Iowa state fan but they have 16 people left in their roster.   Broken.  This whole system is broken. 

5 star culture! I could care less what Iowa State has to deal with and so should every Texas fan. 

Edited 3 hours ago by FaxMachine

[TexasFanatic]

10 hours ago, Robert Gilbert said:

That is the most sensible thing you have said. We all agree with that statement. But making ridiculous comments about cutting Mosley and Livingstone or we have to get Coleman so aggy doesn’t get him ruins any credibility. 

Never said we have to get him just to prevent Aggy from getting him. I’d prefer not to play him at Aggy though. However, M&A transactions can happen for defensive purposes. Coleman is likely good enough for 1-2 more wins. If we had Coleman this year we likely have 1-2 more wins and are in the playoff. This is a big year for both Aggy and Sark. Elko is heading into year 3 with a very solid year 2. I think the team that has the better year will regain all momentum and Coleman could be the difference. (Yes Aggy is very likely to efff it up too regardless)
 

And when I mention cutting players, that happens now… Baxter was among others. Coleman is 3x the WRs Parker and Mosley are. If you have to make room for Coleman, then you have to do what you can. I prefer to keep them I hope you understand. 
 

Our WRs are extremely mid and not championship level as a whole. Coleman is HIM. I do understand that we have other needs like OL, etc. We will make that work if we have to 

Edited 3 hours ago by TexasFanatic

[hookem1014]

Auburn mods are speculating that Eric Singleton could portal again. Wonder if we’ll take another shot at him? Would be cheaper than Coleman and bring a speedy WR to the roster

[TexasFanatic]

1 minute ago, hookem1014 said:

Auburn mods are speculating that Eric Singleton could portal again. Wonder if we’ll take another shot at him? Would be cheaper than Coleman and bring a speedy WR to the roster

This has my attention. 

[hookem1014]

2 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

Never said we have to get him just to prevent Aggy from getting him. I’d prefer not to play him at Aggy though. However, M&A transactions can happen for defensive purposes. Coleman is likely good enough for 1-2 more wins. If we had Coleman this year we likely have 1-2 more wins and are in the playoff. This is a big year for both Aggy and Sark. Elko is heading into year 3 with a very solid year 2. I think the team that has the better year will regain all momentum and Coleman could be the difference.
 

And when I mention cutting players, that happens now… Baxter was among others. Coleman is 3x the WRs Parker and Mosley are. If you have to make room for Coleman, then you have to do what you can. I prefer to keep them I hope you understand. 
 

Our WRs are extremely mid and not championship level as a whole. Coleman is HIM. I do understand that we have other needs like OL, etc. We will make that work if we have to 

Which one of our 3 losses do you think solely adding Coleman would help us win? We had opportunities vs Ohio State but Arch couldn’t hit receivers, Florida we got mauled in the trenches and burned on defense, Georgia was a blowout. 

[TexasFanatic]

3 minutes ago, hookem1014 said:

Which one of our 3 losses do you think solely adding Coleman would help us win? We had opportunities vs Ohio State but Arch couldn’t hit receivers, Florida we got mauled in the trenches and burned on defense, Georgia was a blowout. 

Well even the mods here agree that a better WR for likely gets us 1-2 more wins. 
 

Ohio State or Florida. 
 

Picture having to guard Wingo and Coleman. That opens up a lot 

Edited 2 hours ago by TexasFanatic

[hookem1014]

1 minute ago, TexasFanatic said:

Well even the mods here agree that a better WR for likely gets us 1-2 more wins. 
 

Ohio State or Florida. 

WR wasn’t the root issue in any of those three games (although we did have multiple drops vs Georgia). I’d argue the money Coleman would demand put towards OL gets you the Ohio State and Florida game. We failed to convert at the goal line vs OSU and Floridas D line destroyed us

[Longhornlove]

13 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

Never said we have to get him just to prevent Aggy from getting him. I’d prefer not to play him at Aggy though. However, M&A transactions can happen for defensive purposes. Coleman is likely good enough for 1-2 more wins. If we had Coleman this year we likely have 1-2 more wins and are in the playoff. This is a big year for both Aggy and Sark. Elko is heading into year 3 with a very solid year 2. I think the team that has the better year will regain all momentum and Coleman could be the difference. (Yes Aggy is very likely to efff it up too regardless)
 

And when I mention cutting players, that happens now… Baxter was among others. Coleman is 3x the WRs Parker and Mosley are. If you have to make room for Coleman, then you have to do what you can. I prefer to keep them I hope you understand. 
 

Our WRs are extremely mid and not championship level as a whole. Coleman is HIM. I do understand that we have other needs like OL, etc. We will make that work if we have to 

How many wins did he deliver to Auburn? 

[TexasFanatic]

5 minutes ago, hookem1014 said:

WR wasn’t the root issue in any of those three games (although we did have multiple drops vs Georgia). I’d argue the money Coleman would demand put towards OL gets you the Ohio State and Florida game. We failed to convert at the goal line vs OSU and Floridas D line destroyed us

I understand that WR was not necessarily the root issue of those games. OL was also struggling because teams could stack the box because our WRs couldn’t get consistent separation or win 50/50 balls. 
 

Coleman would have changed the outcome of one of those games. 

 

Edited 2 hours ago by TexasFanatic

[Longhornlove]

2 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

I understand that WR was not necessarily the root issue of those games. OL was also struggling because teams could stack the box because our WRs couldn’t get consistent separation or win 50/50 balls. 
 

Coleman would have changed the outcome of one of those games. 

 

People were stacking the box to attack our weakness, the OL. It had absolutely nothing to do with our WRs not getting open. Guys were running free all year, early in the season Arch couldn't get it within 5 yards of open receivers. Go see the first play of the season as an easy example. 

Are you representing Cam Coleman? Sure reads like it. The juice ain't worth the squeeze. That money is better spent elsewhere. Ask Oregon about big money receivers and injuries.

[Rocky P]

8 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

I understand that WR was not necessarily the root issue of those games. OL was also struggling because teams could stack the box because our WRs couldn’t get consistent separation or win 50/50 balls. 
 

Coleman would have changed the outcome of one of those games. 

 

You mean like how he fumbled the game away against Alabama?

 

[Battrayal]

Coleman also tries to play hero ball instead of going out of bounds and fumbled the game away vs alabama.. so hes prone to game losing plays as well. Not like hes perfect. 

I think all of us would love coleman in a vacuum, in a no cost world or in an unlimited resources world. The pushback you are getting on coleman is purely due to WR seeming like a want (WR/DB) rather than a need (RB, OL, LB). so if they can make both work without sacrificing needs for wants, go for it. Just seems like we are being primed for a "you can't get everything" world, despite some taking "All in" to be an unlimited funds.

[Longhornlove]

7 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

I understand that WR was not necessarily the root issue of those games. OL was also struggling because teams could stack the box because our WRs couldn’t get consistent separation or win 50/50 balls. 
 

Coleman would have changed the outcome of one of those games. 

 

A good IOL and running back would have had a better chance of changing the outcome. Once again, Our issues this season weren't associated with WR unless they were trying to block.

[TexasFanatic]

Just now, Longhornlove said:

People were stacking the box to attack our weakness, the OL. It had absolutely nothing to do with our WRs not getting open. Guys were running free all year, early in the season Arch couldn't get it within 5 yards of open receivers. Go see the first play of the season as an easy example. 

Are you representing Cam Coleman? Sure reads like it. The juice ain't worth the squeeze. That money is better spent elsewhere. Ask Oregon about big money receivers and injuries.

We have different opinions. I’ve said what I believe and even some of the mods said better WRs likely leads to more wins. 
 

Coleman would be great but I’d also be happy with a guy like Singleton, Williams, TJ Moore, Marsh, etc. We have one WR where teams have to game plan for (and he is extremely inconsistent). Two changes a lot. 

[_everyoneshere]

If there's a position for Texas to look at that aren't P4 or even FBS, it's kickers/punters. 

Went 3 of 5 in 2024. Hit from 54 and 51. Missed from 57 and 51. Went 16 of 18 this season. Hit another from 54yds. Finished 4th in FG% in FCS.

[TexasFanatic]

9 minutes ago, Battrayal said:

Coleman also tries to play hero ball instead of going out of bounds and fumbled the game away vs alabama.. so hes prone to game losing plays as well. Not like hes perfect. 

I think all of us would love coleman in a vacuum, in a no cost world or in an unlimited resources world. The pushback you are getting on coleman is purely due to WR seeming like a want (WR/DB) rather than a need (RB, OL, LB). so if they can make both work without sacrificing needs for wants, go for it. Just seems like we are being primed for a "you can't get everything" world, despite some taking "All in" to be an unlimited funds.

WR is an extreme need. This is where my pushback is. Our WRs are extremely mid and even Bobby says WR is a need. 
 

I am aware OL is likely need number 1. However, if you want to maximize Arch you also need legit WRs. Sark has also only won win with round 1/2 WRs. We might have a day 2 pick (just maybe in Wingo) 

Until he proves he can be Kirby Smart, then give him all the weapons we need for both Sark and Arch 

[Longhornlove]

Not being mean, what exactly do we have different opinions on? Our Offensive line, running game and pass blocking was our weakness on offense. Do you disagree?  If we agree on that, then we agree we should shore up the OL and RB room as priority. LB would follow as we lost two big contributors. We have lost one receiver, with someone ready to step up. WR is a luxury in the portal this year, not a priority. If you get a good one, great but I wouldn't be chasing stars at the expense of signing better priority needs. Ever heard of Cost, Benefit Analysis? I'm looking for bang for the buck, sustainable models. This is a business, it needs to be treated as such. Look how Indiana got where they are. You can laugh and say we aren't them, you would be right. They are better, they are where we want to be and should be.

[Longhornlove]

I'll add that we already have a dynamic WR on the roster that just needs to be consistent.

[TexasFanatic]

9 minutes ago, Longhornlove said:

Not being mean, what exactly do we have different opinions on? Our Offensive line, running game and pass blocking was our weakness on offense. Do you disagree?  If we agree on that, then we agree we should shore up the OL and RB room as priority. LB would follow as we lost two big contributors. We have lost one receiver, with someone ready to step up. WR is a luxury in the portal this year, not a priority. If you get a good one, great but I wouldn't be chasing stars at the expense of signing better priority needs. Ever heard of Cost, Benefit Analysis? I'm looking for bang for the buck, sustainable models. This is a business, it needs to be treated as such. Look how Indiana got where they are. You can laugh and say we aren't them, you would be right. They are better, they are where we want to be and should be.

Read my post above. I said OL is number 1 need. 
 

Indiana also didn’t play 5 top 12-15 teams. 
 

My difference in opinion is that I think our WRs are mid and not championship level. Wingo can be but you can’t rely on that. If he is your number 2… then heck yeah 

There is also no true NIL cap. That is separate from revenue share. If there is some donor pushback on amount then make room by pushing JAGS out the door. 

Also there is also a rumor going around, some WRs on the roster are waiting on Coleman’s decision.

Id also be extremely happy with Eric Singleton (if that rumor that he is entering too is true)

Edited 2 hours ago by TexasFanatic

[Longhornlove]

2 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

Read my post above. I said OL is number 1 need. 
 

Indiana also didn’t play 5 top 12-15 teams. 
 

My difference in opinion is that I think our WRs are mid and not championship level. 
 

 

They didn't lose to a shitty Florida team either, Oh and they beat Ohio State and we didn't. Our WR room is and was young yet explosive, they aren't "mid". Mark this post, we currently have 3 WRs that will play in the NFL. That isn't mid. Will we get a receiver in the portal? Yes, I would be shocked if we didn't. I would also be shocked if they backed up the brinks truck for anyone. Don't take my word for it, Sark said essentially that this morning. He said "don't waste my time".