Is 2027 Still a Rebuild?

[Zacharyhorn]

13 minutes ago, TexShoe said:

Helluva decision on UT though, innit?  Arch will continue to improve.  I think that's a safe assumption.  Are we ready to relinquish him just as he's getting better?  Are we sure a handcuffed Arch isn't still better than Kacey or Bell?  

I mean, he sat for 2 years.  Last year he ran on occasions, with success mind you.  But this year, you can just tell he's making an effort to NOT take off and run.  Sark even said he wishes Arch would run more.  So what it is?  Whos' really making this call here?

Arch came to Texas in hopes of being developed as a pro quarterback.  He basically could have gone anywhere.  Sark has always prioritized pocket passers in his programs.   My guess is Sark would not part ways with Arch as it would mean he couldn’t develop him like he promised when he recruited him.

I for one am all in for Arch using his legs more and Sark calling quicker passes.  However, Sark prides himself on development.  Not just at the quarterback position but all positions.  That’s what brings elite high school players.  Getting developed and going pro.  

[DiggsTX]

1 hour ago, Hookem72 said:

I think our defense will be better next year even with the loss of Simmons. 
 

Oline—who knows.   If our interior improves and we decide to be a running team we will be good. 

QB will be a wash whether Arch stays or goes.

WR room will be fine. Bishop will be a beast.

RB room will be as good if not better. 

I think it is a reload situation if we keep our defensive core intact.  

Losing Simmons, Kanu, Jelani, Biles, and Geffard will be tough on the defense.  They could very well be better, but they'll need to fill some big shoes (Terry, Jackson, Zina, and others look capable of doing so!)

[William Gillean]

6 minutes ago, TexShoe said:

Yeah, I agree, but the end result, if we ever get there, actually benefits the program and other players as a whole. It’s just a high ceiling low floor situation.  

 I think Arch is a great kid and I sort of doubt the Mannings are dictating our offense.

I think our offense is 1000% Sark's and Arch is not a great fit in that offense.  

So either change the play caller or the QB.  Given the ceiling we have already hit in the running game predating Arch, I think I'd like to see a new play caller.