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[Jeff Howe]

20 hours ago, TTaylor2135 said:

Well said and I agree. Are we all set with TE?

One more wouldn't hurt, TTaylor2135. But I don't think they should take one if it means not taking a running back or receiver who could make a difference.

[Jeff Howe]

19 hours ago, Texas fan in Georgia said:

Niblett could be quite the story. Stayed multiple years and waited his turn, even going through a position switch to RB. I personally hope he has a big season.

I could see him in the Silas Bolden role on offense as a jet sweep/catch-and-run guy in the quick game.

[Jeff Howe]

17 hours ago, drag worm said:

Could not agree more and been saying this since the first portal window. Every position you spoke of especially the top two priorities are still a necessity if we are wanting to maximize one of Arch’s two seasons as QB1 at Texas. 
 

Many here and the two other main boards argued that we need to let the home grown recruits take over and trust in the recruiting classes, but there is a clear bridge between the 2025 season and our ability to trust those classes to drive the car, especially on offense. Especially at WR. 
 

Can we field a two deep as is? Definitely. Would it be preposterously void of returning offensive starting production at a near historical level on offense? Yes.
 

My priority list at this point given the three DTs we have brought in:

1. A legit disruptive starter at DT. Not someone we hope will become productive but someone who has proven to be. 
2. An elite WR1. Get the next AD, Golden or Bond into the rotation and you suddenly take the pressure off of Wingo and Moore and you’ve got depth behind them. Don’t get a WR1 and you’re now hoping for big game production from players who have yet to take on that role (at yet another position.)

3. RB1. I hope like everyone else does that Baxter comes back strong and healthy and just as quick as he was. But even at his best he is a better Wisener who has quicks and glides through holes and hits the jets on the edges. He’s not the bruising short yardage RB we needed to tie OSU at the end of that game. Could Rhino become that? Sure. Is it a risk to have to rely on yet another player to step into a role they haven’t proven they can do? Absolutely. 

4. Center / IOL. Obvious reasons. One proven player suddenly reshuffles the entire lineup in a way that lets a few of veteran players with limited starts begin to grow into seasoned starters by mid season. 

Very good points, drag worm. Good post.

[Jeff Howe]

8 hours ago, DanielOnorato said:

Call me crazy, you can flex so many of these guys expect derek Williams, McDonald, Jonah Williams to be versatile and missiles.

To your point, DanielOnorato, Rod and I talked on Football Theory this week about using Jelani McDonald and eventually Jonah Williams as the middle safety a the three-high scheme. Those guys are perfect for that role.

You'll need to break out the three-high against Jeremiah Smith in the opener.

[georgethepunter]

@Jeff Howe if you had to put your money on it right now, who is WR 3 (Moore/Wingo 1/2) come week 1?

[jonbailey]

Has anyone heard how Will Randall is progressing? I know Washington has been penciled in as the starter but is there a chance Randall's history with Arch is a factor at TE?

[NothinButDaHorns34]

54 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

Tight end is interesting because the option of the six-OL package means you can take another receiver or running back rather than settling for a tight end just to get the numbers up at the position. If I'm Sark, I'm looking for playmakers, especially if it means not forcing a replacement for Helm who might not measure up.

I never seen it mentioned here but Jaydon Chatman was wearing number 98 multiple games this season so i don’t know if he would be that sixth OL this past season or what that number was for. 

[Jeff Howe]

44 minutes ago, georgethepunter said:

@Jeff Howe if you had to put your money on it right now, who is WR 3 (Moore/Wingo 1/2) come week 1?

Right now, I don't think WR3 is currently on the roster.

[Jeff Howe]

37 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

I never seen it mentioned here but Jaydon Chatman was wearing number 98 multiple games this season so i don’t know if he would be that sixth OL this past season or what that number was for. 

They used him as an extra body in short-yardage and goal line, but nowhere near like Karic or Agbo were used in that role.

[Jeff Howe]

40 minutes ago, jonbailey said:

Has anyone heard how Will Randall is progressing? I know Washington has been penciled in as the starter but is there a chance Randall's history with Arch is a factor at TE?

The injury really set him back. I can't recall him being a full participant in any practice I've attended since he's been on campus.