Thrilled to be here! | Importance of the third-year Longhorns (Wednesday, 1 p.m.)

[Rillo HOOK EM]

Welcome to OTF Jeff. Excited to see you here. 

[akrupa23]

(On)Texas Football continues to make great additions through the Transfer Portal!

[Shane]

20 hours ago, Jeff Howe said:

Thanks, Ojeezy.

The only things I'll say regarding my departure is that Hank, Jordan, Chip and Eric had nothing to do with my departure. I respect them and truly want them to do well.

I asked to post a goodbye on the site and was denied the chance to do so.

But as I've said, I've turned the page and I'm looking forward to being a part of the OTF family.

Straight class Mr Howe ! 

[Earmuffs]

Welcome Jeff, I’ve missed you in the radio.   

[Bbergeron13]

Signed up today to follow my dude Jeff Howe. Love his takes and Burnt Orange Blitz! 

[Jeff Howe]

12 hours ago, AusMOJO said:

Our boy, Jeff Howe! What a f*cking legend. The OTF crew continues to get stronger and stronger, truly the best in the game. 

I don't know about a legend, AusMOJO. I think that just means I've been around for a while!

Regardless, thanks for the welcome!

[Jeff Howe]

12 hours ago, Chop said:

I’ve heard great things about about your coverage and you for a while so looking forward to getting to learn about Texas football from one of the best! Welcome to the team!

I'm here to talk shop, Chop. Nothing I love more than talking about Texas Football!

[Jeff Howe]

12 hours ago, Alex Butler said:

This is a perfect offseason to bring you in too since we’re rebuilt our o-line and I know you’re gonna be laser focused on Theo development and growth going into the season. I’m very optimistic that we’ll reload especially with Baker and Goosby likely taking over the tackle spots. I’m curious what your take is on Umeozulu and if he’s ready to step in and bring that physicality to the LG spot we need to have a power run game? I think he’s nasty with a mean streak! Also, how do you think we’ll fair replacing Jake Majors at C?!

I'm less concerned about Neto at left guard than I am about who will be the center. I hope it's a true competition between Hutson, Cruz and Robertson and may the best man win.

As for Neto, I don't worry about him physically holding up. I'm concerned about the time it will take for the unit to come together and how the communication will flow since Majors was so experienced and could handle the job.

I think Sark and Flood need to figure out which staple run game concepts they can lean on. I felt like they were forcing the outside zone too much last season. It takes a long time to become a good zone-blocking line, so this group might benefit more from pin/pull stuff and creating leverage and angles to help out.

[Jeff Howe]

10 hours ago, Gerald Nash said:

Wecome aboard Jeff, 247 lost a good one.

Thanks, Gerald.

Onward and upward.

[JMarquette]

Welcome @Jeff Howe! Excited to get to read your stuff here on OTF!

Speaking of center, Notre Dame's starting center just entered the portal. Do you think there may be any interest there, then have the battle b/w Neto and Cole at LG? 

[Jeff Howe]

9 hours ago, Austalgia said:

What a great acquisition. Listened to the blitz from the start (the UT football dark years).  Cant wait for the Oline insight and baseball knowledge! Welcome Jeff. 

I couldn't have joined a better time to talk about both, Austalgia.

[Jeff Howe]

2 hours ago, Rillo HOOK EM said:

Welcome to OTF Jeff. Excited to see you here. 

Thanks, Rillo HOOK EM!

[Jeff Howe]

2 hours ago, akrupa23 said:

(On)Texas Football continues to make great additions through the Transfer Portal!

 I entered with a "do not contact" tag! I knew where I wanted to be if it could work out.

[Jeff Howe]

1 hour ago, Shane said:

Straight class Mr Howe ! 

Thanks, Shane.

[Jeff Howe]

1 hour ago, Earmuffs said:

Welcome Jeff, I’ve missed you in the radio.   

Thanks, Earmuffs. My work with OTF is going to be everything liked about radio with none of the drawbacks.

[Jeff Howe]

57 minutes ago, Bbergeron13 said:

Signed up today to follow my dude Jeff Howe. Love his takes and Burnt Orange Blitz! 

Thanks, Bbergeron13! Great to have you here!

[Jeff Howe]

5 minutes ago, JMarquette said:

Welcome @Jeff Howe! Excited to get to read your stuff here on OTF!

Speaking of center, Notre Dame's starting center just entered the portal. Do you think there may be any interest there, then have the battle b/w Neto and Cole at LG? 

I know it can happen, and it has worked, but I'm not big on taking portal centers. The only way I'd do it, if I were Sark and/or Flood, is if they didn't have faith in Hutson taking the job and/or felt Cruz wasn't ready. Never say never, but neither has been my impression; I think the staff likes what they've got.

[Alex Butler]

48 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

I'm less concerned about Neto at left guard than I am about who will be the center. I hope it's a true competition between Hutson, Cruz and Robertson and may the best man win.

As for Neto, I don't worry about him physically holding up. I'm concerned about the time it will take for the unit to come together and how the communication will flow since Majors was so experienced and could handle the job.

I think Sark and Flood need to figure out which staple run game concepts they can lean on. I felt like they were forcing the outside zone too much last season. It takes a long time to become a good zone-blocking line, so this group might benefit more from pin/pull stuff and creating leverage and angles to help out.

Boom, proving my point already!!!

[Bunk Moreland]

50 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

I'm less concerned about Neto at left guard than I am about who will be the center. I hope it's a true competition between Hutson, Cruz and Robertson and may the best man win.

As for Neto, I don't worry about him physically holding up. I'm concerned about the time it will take for the unit to come together and how the communication will flow since Majors was so experienced and could handle the job.

I think Sark and Flood need to figure out which staple run game concepts they can lean on. I felt like they were forcing the outside zone too much last season. It takes a long time to become a good zone-blocking line, so this group might benefit more from pin/pull stuff and creating leverage and angles to help out.

I agree with this take. My biggest concern is that Hutson simply has not developed into a plus player. Going from Majors to Hutson without a true competition gives me nightmares. Flood loves him some Cole Hutson, and that makes me think he already has a leg up on Robertson and Cruz.

[Hashtag]

14 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said:

I agree with this take. My biggest concern is that Hutson simply has not developed into a plus player. Going from Majors to Hutson without a true competition gives me nightmares. Flood loves him some Cole Hutson, and that makes me think he already has a leg up on Robertson and Cruz.

IMO Hutson is one of those guys who came in maxed out and that is why he excelled early. If he is starting for us next year I don't think that is a good thing in terms of having a good OL.

[Doc Strangemood]

23 hours ago, Jeff Howe said:

Is Ryan Niblett capable of filling Silas Bolden’s role as a burner with big-play potential in the slot on offense?

Do we know he won't stay at running back?  

[Doc Strangemood]

6 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

IMO Hutson is one of those guys who came in maxed out and that is why he excelled early. If he is starting for us next year I don't think that is a good thing in terms of having a good OL.

Came in needing a lot more time in the weight room.  Then he had that injury as a freshman that required surgery after the season, I believe on his shoulder, and that affected his strength training.  

Still needs more strength, IMO.   I think a good off season in the weight room would still improve him. 

 

[Hashtag]

6 minutes ago, Doc Strangemood said:

Came in needing a lot more time in the weight room.  Then he had that injury as a freshman that required surgery after the season, I believe on his shoulder, and that affected his strength training.  

Still needs more strength, IMO.   I think a good off season in the weight room would still improve him. 

 

That won't help his skill level. I'm glad he did well as a true freshmen but he's not good enough.

[Doc Strangemood]

2 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

That won't help his skill level. I'm glad he did well as a true freshmen but he's not good enough.

Let's see what Kyle Flood thinks.

[Tuco Ramirez]

Welcome to OTF, Jeff! Great to have you.

I think the OL will develop nicely over the course of the season, but they are going to have a hell of a first test against OSU in a tough environment.