Transfer Portal 2023-24, v2

[Guido]

We just need to go ahead and call it what it is, " free agency ".

Are we getting to a point where players will have agent's? Find me my best deal, I'll sign there. Just like the NFL.

 

[Tideflyer]

Are we getting to a point where players will have agent's? Find me my best deal, I'll sign there. Just like the NFL.

For all we know, we might already be there. I think the chances that we know EVERYTHING that goes on behind the scenes is slim to none. We know that some of these kids already have " handlers '.

 

[RammerJammer14]

For all we know, we might already be there. I think the chances that we know EVERYTHING that goes on behind the scenes is slim to none. We know that some of these kids already have " handlers '.

100% chance agents are involved. Anytime more than $25 flies around in athletics I’d bank on an agent being involved. Such is the sad death of amateur athletics.

 

[JDCrimson]

Yes, agents are already involved in negotiating NIL. The minute NIL became legal you essentially legalized representation in securing NIL.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

For all we know, we might already be there. I think the chances that we know EVERYTHING that goes on behind the scenes is slim to none. We know that some of these kids already have " handlers '.

Like most things, I'm sure we would be appalled if we knew exactly what goes on behind the scenes. The stories I've heard have been crazy

 

[westide]

Why does 247Sport have Andre Craig listed as a commit. I have never heard of him. He must have been a walk-on. Looks like he enrolled at Bama on Feb. 2 then entered the portal on Apr.17.
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[Ledsteplin]

Why does 247Sport have Andre Craig listed as a commit. I have never heard of him. He must have been a walk-on. Looks like he enrolled at Bama on Feb. 2 then entered the portal on Apr.17.
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Yes, he's a junior walk-on from Kennesaw St. He has no star ranking or any other position rank. But I think he was a 2* or 3* out of high school in Georgia.

 

[Cruiser]

Just saw this recap of our transfer portal additions; impressive list by CKD:
QB Austin Mack (Washington)
OL Parker Brailsford (Washington)
WR Germie Bernard (Washington)
DB Keon Sabb (Michigan)
TE Josh Cuevas (Washington)
OL Kadyn Proctor (Iowa)
K Graham Nicholson (Miami, Ohio)
DB Kam Howard (Charlotte)
CB DaShawn Jones (Wake Forest)
DB King Mack (Penn State)
OL Geno VanDeMark (Michigan State)

 

[AlexanderFan]

Just saw this recap of our transfer portal additions; impressive list by CKD:
QB Austin Mack (Washington)
OL Parker Brailsford (Washington)
WR Germie Bernard (Washington)
DB Keon Sabb (Michigan)
TE Josh Cuevas (Washington)
OL Kadyn Proctor (Iowa)
K Graham Nicholson (Miami, Ohio)
DB Kam Howard (Charlotte)
CB DaShawn Jones (Wake Forest)
DB King Mack (Penn State)
OL Geno VanDeMark (Michigan State)

I would think our general manager has his hands in this too.

The ingredients are in the bowl, time to see what he can cook up.

 

[TiderJack]

I would think our general manager has his hands in this too.

The ingredients are in the bowl, time to see what he can cook up.

I just saw an interview with Courtney Morgan and I am impressed. Loyal to Deboer and knows what he is doing and west coast recruiting will continue to be good to us.

 

[Snuffy Smith]

I am probably missing something but IMO the only net loss in the portal that really hurts is Downs. Everyone else should be replaced by a transfer or freshman that will be just as good.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I am probably missing something but IMO the only net loss in the portal that really hurts is Downs. Everyone else should be replaced by a transfer or freshman that will be just as good.

We'll have to see how good these CBs are but Amos still feels like a loss to me. I could definitely be wrong though

 

[B1GTide]

The portal hurt you in the secondary and at center, IMO.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

I am probably missing something but IMO the only net loss in the portal that really hurts is Downs. Everyone else should be replaced by a transfer or freshman that will be just as good.

I'll say this about Downs: He is one of the most talented player.. with huge upside. but the thing is.. He had lot of good and bad moments on the field.... We will see how he does this fall with different coaching... and we'll see where he is in December.

I don't think it's a huge loss at all. The only way it's a loss, if the Safety play this fall was bad and we're on the minus side of the margin, then it's a loss. If Safety plays are real good and are on plus side of margin, then we didn't miss a beat.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

The portal hurt you in the secondary and at center, IMO.

Yes, but look at what we signed through the portal. Coaching Staff did real good job of filling the needs. The CB departure was probably for the best. Out of all, I thought two should've stayed and had a chance to compete for the job.

 

[B1GTide]

I'll say this about Downs: He is one of the most talented player.. with huge upside. but the thing is.. He had lot of good and bad moments on the field.... We will see how he does this fall with different coaching... and we'll see where he is in December.

I don't think it's a huge loss at all. The only way it's a loss, if the Safety play this fall was bad and we're on the minus side of the margin, then it's a loss. If Safety plays are real good and are on plus side of margin, then we didn't miss a beat.

IMO, he is the best player in college football.

No big loss?

 

[Ledsteplin]

I am probably missing something but IMO the only net loss in the portal that really hurts is Downs. Everyone else should be replaced by a transfer or freshman that will be just as good.

It wasn't just the portal with Downs and Amos. But also the NFL draft, with Kool-aid and Arnold. That's four talented big playmaker DB cleats to fill.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

There was a moment soon after Saban retired when it looked like we might lose everyone. Didn’t happen, thankfully.

 

[Tideflyer]

IMO, he is the best player in college football.

No big loss?

We`ll probably be OK, but no big loss? That`s ....not right IMHO.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

IMO, he is the best player in college football.

No big loss?

Yea that's silly. Downs is elite. Could be the rare safety that's eventually taken top 10 in the NFL draft.