Link: 2026 Transfer Portal

[gtgilbert]

good question. From what I am reading, more NIL will be averted to defensive players esp. on the DL. Carter was a Washington transfer if you recalled. he was 3rd string and saw limited action in mob up duties. if they allowed him to go without a fight is because they believe they have better talent already on the roster as well as the incoming class (Matthews and Howard). for example, Justin Hill who I think has a bright future is only a freshman and he saw more playing time than Carter and that to me is a clear indication where things stand on the pecking order.

I like carter and he'd be good to keep, but if russaw and Pierre stay plus hill coming on, carter's 4th in the depth chart and like you said. More are coming. That said, I wouldn't be shocked if we tried russaw at ilb. He doesnt have the length the NFL usually likes for an edge guy, but has all the measurables they'd want in al ilb.

 

[Moro Creek]

Will Bama wait until the portal is closed to start firing some assistants (if they fire any)?

 

[CoolBreeze]

Ex-Auburn receiver, No. 4 prospect in 247Sports Transfer Portal Cam Coleman set to visit Alabama on Wednesday

Former five-star receiver and No. 1 prospect in the 247Sports Transfer Portal rankings Cam Coleman is in the process of lining up a trip to Tuscaloosa (Ala.). The Phenix City (Ala.) native spent two seasons with the Auburn Tigers and announced his plans to enter the portal on Dec. 29.

247sports.com

 

[CoolBreeze]

Predicting where the Top 5 transfer RBs land as Alabama and Texas eye big additions

The Transfer Portal opened in college football on Friday as thousands of players officially started their search for a new program. It's still early on in this

saturdayblitz.com

 

[TideMan09]

or could be lousy coaches

I agree brother our OLine coaching is horrendously bad

 

[gtgilbert]

As bad as our OLine play was this year, if he couldn't get quality playing time this year at Bama, tells me all I need to know about him & bye bye..

or could be lousy coaches

THIS: Jaeden Roberts was the best IOL on this team by far and wasn't a starter and barely played. Literally every time he was on the field, he was clearly the best OL we had out there and it was very, very obvious. There was something other than evaluating on talent going on (or bad talent eval)

Olaus, Fornsby, and that class were recruited by Saban and that former UK OL coach we had. They are too big for CKDs system.

so many people say this, but doing the research, it just does not seem to be true. in the last 2 years at UW they had multiple guys in the 315-325 weight range, one at 340, and most over 310. Even at UW, brailsford was the glaring exception with his lack of size. The guy he replaced due to injury was 300.

Also, reminder that the last group got totally manhandled and abused by UM. They literally got thrown around.

Both our top tier OL recruits brought in by CKD have gained weight up to around 320 (or more) since arriving on campus and the general movement for all the OL weight gains has been toward the 320-330 range. The only exceptions are Brailsford (probably can't gain more), Proctor (don't get me started) and Sanders, who's hovered at 310(ish)

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Will Bama wait until the portal is closed to start firing some assistants (if they fire any)?

And if no assistants are let go?

 

[AlexanderFan]

Three plus years into full transfer portal chaos, and it’s still hard for me to wrap my head around treating the players like NFL players, but I guess that’s where I’ve got to get to be emotionless when it comes to roster management. Can’t have feelings one way or another when a player leaves regardless of whether it’s a 3rd string player or two year starter.

Players wanted this. They lived liked royalty before.

It’s a fascinating case of “haves” and “have nots “

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

Will Bama wait until the portal is closed to start firing some assistants (if they fire any)?

I think there is process of "evaluation interviews" that must be given to all employees before they can be terminated. There is probably a set date for those evaluations to be turned in by whoever is the evaluator. I could be wrong.

When an employee resigns and is replaced is usually different than being fired and being replaced. I'll bet the assistants that left gave their notice, but we didn't know about until later.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

THIS: Jaeden Roberts was the best IOL on this team by far and wasn't a starter and barely played. Literally every time he was on the field, he was clearly the best OL we had out there and it was very, very obvious. There was something other than evaluating on talent going on (or bad talent eval)



so many people say this, but doing the research, it just does not seem to be true. in the last 2 years at UW they had multiple guys in the 315-325 weight range, one at 340, and most over 310. Even at UW, brailsford was the glaring exception with his lack of size. The guy he replaced due to injury was 300.

Also, reminder that the last group got totally manhandled and abused by UM. They literally got thrown around.

Both our top tier OL recruits brought in by CKD have gained weight up to around 320 (or more) since arriving on campus and the general movement for all the OL weight gains has been toward the 320-330 range. The only exceptions are Brailsford (probably can't gain more), Proctor (don't get me started) and Sanders, who's hovered at 310(ish)

It appears CKD isn't moving toward "smaller" linemen, which is fine. He just better be moving toward better offensive line coaching that produces better offensive line performances. It's going to be something if our OL coach remains and no staff changes that relate to the OL are made. Let's me know CKD is going down with the ship and his crew.

 

[bamacpa]

And if no assistants are let go?

We'll be in one of those weird bowls next year.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

We'll be in one of those weird bowls next year.

And CKD will be getting him a fat severence check as well.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Dang, the fanbase are harsh....

There will be movements within the staff. That's for sure.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I like carter and he'd be good to keep, but if russaw and Pierre stay plus hill coming on, carter's 4th in the depth chart and like you said. More are coming. That said, I wouldn't be shocked if we tried russaw at ilb. He doesnt have the length the NFL usually likes for an edge guy, but has all the measurables they'd want in al ilb.

If Russaw and Pierre stay, that is a huge plus for our defense.

 

[92tide]

Dang, the fanbase are harsh....

There will be movements within the staff. That's for sure.

i prefer the descriptor sad sack

 

[bamamc1]

Last December Mbakwe jumps in the portal because Kiffin and Ole Miss offered him an NIL chunk of change and the chance to play WR. We caved, matched it and moved him from DB to WR.

He should have been shown the door and given a map to Oxford.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

He should have been shown the door and given a map to Oxford.

............................................

 

[JustNeedMe81]

good question. From what I am reading, more NIL will be averted to defensive players esp. on the DL. Carter was a Washington transfer if you recalled. he was 3rd string and saw limited action in mob up duties. if they allowed him to go without a fight is because they believe they have better talent already on the roster as well as the incoming class (Matthews and Howard). for example, Justin Hill who I think has a bright future is only a freshman and he saw more playing time than Carter and that to me is a clear indication where things stand on the pecking order.

This would make sense. Defense showed out big time and investing on DL, and maybe OLB as well would go long way for the defense for next year. The offense as a whole isn't really a big issue, just OL. Grab 2-3 OLs and one more RBs (if the rumors are true) Offense all of suddenly upgraded.

Losing Carter hurt.... but lot of people don't realize he got passed up.

 

[AlistarWills]

And as no one could have predicted Byrum Brown is visiting agbarn and his former coach at USF.

 

[bamamc1]

To anyone in the know: Are there any contracts-NDA’s in place for these players? You essentially have 6 and 7 figure players running around who can at any point begin negotiations with another entity. I come from the business world and it makes zero sense to me.