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    Taaffe has announced hes staying:Ā  Ā 

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    Moore’s camp has told Bobby Burton that Trey Moore is returning to Texas. Nothing set in stone, but that would be a big deal, IMO.Ā 

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18 hours ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Elite defenses are hard to replicate. This year everything came together for once in the secondary and the line. It’s been a long long time since we’re DBU we need another makuba bad. Another Thorpe at the corner. Simmons will set records. Beef in the middle. Hill we have for one more year Ā  I hope we go hard in the portal back to back years in the semis one play from a national title game. We gotta put it together in 25Ā 

This defense was so goddamn fun to watch this year. Just incredible for a college team to be that consistently good, especially with an offense that seemed like the only thing it could do consistently is put the defense in bad positions.

People need to be ready for a step back next year; I'm not saying that means we won't be good or anything but there's basically nowhere else to go. We're going to be using this 2024 defense as a measuring stick for the next decade.

18 hours ago, BornAndRaised said:

BV getting desperate

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lmao yes please

8 hours ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Decent chance we are better next year than this year.Ā 
Lb should be better by virtue of getting older. Edge should be better for the same reason. DT a step back but not as much as everyone thinks. If Taaffe comes back and Williams is healthy we will have 4 guys at safety that will be really good. Ā Guilbeuaux a year older and in his contract year. I think Manny will be fine to really good. Maybe he takes a step and is elite. I’d like to see a couple corners come in the portal but they might already be on campus.Ā 
If Terry had a Simmons like freshman season things get really interesting.Ā 
Also, I expect every team on our schedule to be more or less dogshit offensively next year except maybe Florida, so… the defense will be elite level fine in all likelihood. Like, top 5 defense again by the numbers in the game.Ā 
Really only spot we are glaringly lacking that absolutely needs to be filled in the portal in my opinion is WR1. We need a stud.Ā 

I think it's probably too early to say and depends on NFL decisions and what the portal attiriton and additions look like. We're losing so much quality, highly experienced talent especially up front that it's hard not to give some ground. Taaffe and Moore coming back would be really big though.

1 hour ago, closetojumping said:

Moore’s camp has told Bobby Burton that Trey Moore is returning to Texas. Nothing set in stone, but that would be a big deal, IMO.Ā 

Would be huge. Edge group would be downright filthy and take some pressure off a DT group that will probably need to find its legs.

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1 hour ago, 6th Street said:

Donors must be putting up some massive $ to keep guys like Trey Moore and Cam Williams around and give us another shot. And that's before we address other needs externally like DB, WR, and DT.

Moore likely got a mixed draft response between 5th round projections all the way over to UFA. One more year of $250k-$400k and a chance to improve that outlook is better than a stick in the eye.Ā 

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8 hours ago, HtownHorn said:

Quinn was the reason we lost all of the 3 games this season. His inability to make accurate throws with his WRs moving greatly impact the offense in its efforts to score points. Go watch a NFL game and watch QBs hit Bond moving and watch the WR take it to the house. Go watch a NFL QB hit Golden without him having to leave his feet for a TD instead of a 27 yard game. Against lesser opponents maybe you score a TD, against good defenses they stop you at the one yard line when you should have had a 40 yard TD.

I don't understand this board's fascination with comparing Quinn to "an NFL QB" when there are 32 different QBs all with varying levels of accuracy. At least 10 starting NFL QBs right now don't do the things you are talking about. And they are starting in the NFL.

Hell, #1 pick / Heisman trophy winner Caleb Williams, I've seen him miss the fade throws out of bounds again and again and again this year, not "hit (WR) without him having to leave his feet". Like most rookie QBs he has really bad plays and some outstanding plays.

Now, yes, GOOD NFL QBs make those throws, but, spoiler alert, veteran QBs are generally better than younger QBs. Quinn is a college Junior/Senior and a lot of people on this board expect him to have the consistency of a 7 year NFL veteran. Next year, Quinn will be a rookie NFL QB and there is a huge difference between rookie QBs and even a 5 year veteran. Heck, just look at Sam Darnold now compared to when he was a rookie.

He definitely had some bad plays, but picking to criticize a difficult completion to Golden down the sideline and a pass that hit our most expensive WR in the hands is WILD to me.Ā 

1 hour ago, 6th Street said:

Williams has elite ability if he can stay healthy. Him, McDonald, Taaffe, and Filsiame is a solid safety group.

CB is a bigger issue. Manny has been shaky and guys like Kobe Black and Wardell Mack are unproven.Ā 
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The latter is why Taffee coming back is so big. Barring some kind of injury apocalypse it really fortifies the talent/experience level in the safety room and really makes that second CB spot the only part of the secondary with any real break-in needed. Lose him and you're all of a sudden having some young guys drink from the firehose more than you'd like.

9 minutes ago, Red Five said:

Is Hayden Conner being funny? He's out of eligibility.Ā 

Did he have a COVID year to use?

Just now, TheBryMan81 said:

Did he have a COVID year to use?

He played full seasons from 2021-2024. As I understand it, that still means you're out of eligibility at that point.Ā 

43 minutes ago, gmr548 said:

This defense was so goddamn fun to watch this year. Just incredible for a college team to be that consistently good, especially with an offense that seemed like the only thing it could do consistently is put the defense in bad positions.

People need to be ready for a step back next year; I'm not saying that means we won't be good or anything but there's basically nowhere else to go. We're going to be using this 2024 defense as a measuring stick for the next decade

I hear ya, but I said the same thing last year after losing Murphy and Sweat and look what happened this year. Ā With this transfer portal, you have to wait for things to play out to assess

5 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said:

I can't wait to see Bill chewing this dude's ass on the sidelines. Going to be hilariousĀ 

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6 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said:

I can't wait to see Bill chewing this dude's ass on the sidelines. Going to be hilariousĀ 

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... I don't get it

11 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said:

I can't wait to see Bill chewing this dude's ass on the sidelines. Going to be hilariousĀ 

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Yeah bud, you might to recalibrate your BS meter

Just now, texifornia said:

Yeah bud, you might to recalibrate your BS meter

Yeah, figured that out, my bad. I still love the fact that Belichick will have to kiss the ass of 17 year olds.Ā 

Very curious to see if we portal in a starting-caliber RB with Blue moving on. Choice, to his credit, seems to really like and have loyalty to his guys, but if you swapped RBs in the Cotton Bowl we’d be playing for the title right now.Ā 

10 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said:

Yeah, figured that out, my bad. I still love the fact that Belichick will have to kiss the ass of 17 year olds.Ā 

So, not much younger than his girlfriend.Ā 

12 minutes ago, Jimmy Two Times said:

Very curious to see if we portal in a starting-caliber RB with Blue moving on. Choice, to his credit, seems to really like and have loyalty to his guys, but if you swapped RBs in the Cotton Bowl we’d be playing for the title right now.Ā 

Yes, Gerry has said as much, few weeks back.Ā 

5 hours ago, sith_horn said:

Is Hutson a shoo-in for center? Neither he nor Neto inspire confidence. If I recall Connor Robertson and Daniel Cruz are the other names I've heard associated with playing center, but obviously fewer snaps and less time incubating. At guard wondering if Connor Stroh or Andre Cojoe will make their presence known.

Other side of the ball, I'm cautiously optimistic about our two DT portal additions. Lole and Norton were better than expected and hoping part of that was due to Baker's coaching. One or two more from the spring window would be nice.

Yeah, he's heen practicing at center for emergency purposes (think Hayden Connor when Majors went down), but that's just their emergency replacement just in case due to Cruz still learning, and Robertson is just kinda there, but is capable. Cruz will, or at least should, replace Robertson at some point.Ā 

2 hours ago, BornAndRaised said:

Blue declared. I guess I’m 1 and 1 so far

That's a bold choice, cotton. Let's see how this plays out for our new UDFAĀ 

I've had Hutson penciled into the 2025 lineup for a while, but I would hope he gets some serious competition. For a guy who has played as much as he has over 3 years, he really hasn't gotten better.

Having him and Campbell return would be nice but I'm definitely not as excited about it as I was a few months back. While we are losing a lot with Majors and Conner, my hope is we can up the physicality on the interior to get back to more of the inside zone/play action stuff that has been Sark and Flood's bread and butter most of their time together.

8 minutes ago, Funk Doctor Spock said:

That's a bold choice, cotton. Let's see how this plays out for our new UDFAĀ 

JBlue will get drafted on speed alone. will he stick is the question.Ā 

2 hours ago, Lonestar88 said:

Draft declarations have begun.

Max Merrill hasn't dropped his respect my decision, yet? Is that guy like 30 by now?

2 hours ago, Red Five said:

He played full seasons from 2021-2024. As I understand it, that still means you're out of eligibility at that point.Ā 

Wow. I was unaware that logic was allowed on this board. Now I'm fired up.Ā 

Time to feed myself some fentanylĀ intravenously and wrap my head around this.Ā 

1 minute ago, Hookem10 said:

JBlue will get drafted on speed alone. will he stick is the question.Ā 

There was probably a NIL number that made sense for Blue to come back but not sure if that number would have worked for us.Ā  On one hand he's only going to have this speed for a limited number of years (and it could all be taken away with one injury) so if you can stay on an NFL roster as a RB, better to start that clock now.Ā  On the other hand, unless he improves fumbling, pass pro and running through contact he could be off a roster soon.Ā  Best of luck to him.Ā  Hope it works out.Ā  Definitely has the potential to be a solid pro.

6 minutes ago, Hookem10 said:

JBlue will get drafted on speed alone. will he stick is the question.Ā 

Wow. You may actually be right regarding speed, but I wonder if they even care about that since his production isn't great, he fumbles a shit ton, and how his interviews go. I've seen him speak before games and he's a smart kid, but these guys in the NFL ask ridiculous personal questions to see how you react. Ā It's pretty fucked up. I remember when Dez Bryant brought it to light. I was like wtf? They go deeeeep into your personal life, issues with team, learning quickly, etc, and he almost transferred out one time. I doubt that last one matters, but IF he gets drafted I would bet 6th-7th rd.Ā 

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He actually finished with over 1000 yards from scrimmage this year. His biggest risks in going this year are the stacked RB class coming out and his fumblitis.

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2 hours ago, gmr548 said:

People need to be ready for a step back next year; I'm not saying that means we won't be good or anything but there's basically nowhere else to go. We're going to be using this 2024 defense as a measuring stick for the next decade.

disagree.Ā  our defense was pretty damn good this year but it was not generational or anything.Ā  we lost three games and didn't win our last one.Ā  the team can get better and the defense doesn't have to regress.

now, sark is coaching this team and not nick saban so we may, in fact, regress, but we should never be resigned to it.

6 minutes ago, Atticus said:

He actually finished with over 1000 yards from scrimmage this year. His biggest risks in going this year are the stacked RB class coming out and his fumblitis.

Agree on both. Man, those fumbles really screwed his draft stock. I don't know if it's a mental thing, or his arms just aren't strong enough to hold onto the ball when the defenders are constantly trying to rip the ball out# which they did, more than it should have been..

Going going back to last year he fumbled, too. Even with Baxter we just chalked it up to him being young, but at this point it has to be something else.Ā 

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10 minutes ago, Funk Doctor Spock said:

but these guys in the NFL ask ridiculous personal questions to see how you react. Ā It's pretty fucked up. I remember when Dez Bryant brought it to light. I was like wtf?

I think Dez has proven to be a bit of a headcase.Ā 

Just now, futureman said:

I think Dez has proven to be a bit of a headcase.Ā 

Oh I don't doubt that, but it did actually confirm it was when he was interviewed by the GM or whomever with the Dolphins. They asked about his mom being a prostitute (she's not), but it was a way to get a reaction and he walked out. The Dolphins fired him after it was released, I believe. Here's an article on it. There are several more, so I just picked one from a site I read.Ā 

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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/385246-dolphins-gm-asked-dez-bryant-if-his-mother-was-a-prostitute

7 minutes ago, Atticus said:

He actually finished with over 1000 yards from scrimmage this year. His biggest risks in going this year are the stacked RB class coming out and his fumblitis.

For a receiving back he also had a pretty high number of drops.Ā 

This is a really good RB class, and he is more of a specialty player right now so it's going to have to be a pretty clean fit for him to get drafted and make it. But credit for him for getting in the conversation because I am the one who famously said after the Wyoming fumble last year that he would never have another meaningful carry here.

I thought it might make sense for him to portal to somewhere he can get more every-down touches but maybe he just wanted to be done with college football.

If he didn't finish with 2 good games in the playoffs, he's probably back in college next year in a different uniform. But he entered the season with the expectation to go pro and he and his crew feel like he's done enough to make that a realistic goal at this point.

1 minute ago, Atticus said:

If he didn't finish with 2 good games in the playoffs, he's probably back in college next year in a different uniform. But he entered the season with the expectation to go pro and he and his crew feel like he's done enough to make that a realistic goal at this point.

I think you're right. playoffs got him drafted I bet.

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It would be foolish for him to stay. Ā If Baxter is healthy, he’s going to be RB 3 next year. Ā He just had 4 TDs in the last 2 play off games. Ā He should go now, hope he gets drafted in the mid to late rounds and try to make a roster. Ā He can’t run inside the tackles, fumbles, and isn’t the best pass protector. Ā  His stock isn’t going to get any higher staying at Texas.

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7 minutes ago, victory88 said:

It would be foolish for him to stay. Ā If Baxter is healthy, he’s going to be RB 3 next year. Ā He just had 4 TDs in the last 2 play off games. Ā He should go now, hope he gets drafted in the mid to late rounds and try to make a roster. Ā He can’t run inside the tackles, fumbles, and isn’t the best pass protector. Ā  His stock isn’t going to get any higher staying at Texas.

Assuming we don't pick up anyone in the next few weeks, who will be our running backs in the spring? Gibson, Tre? Are either of the freshmen backs on campus?

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10 minutes ago, victory88 said:

It would be foolish for him to stay. Ā If Baxter is healthy, he’s going to be RB 3 next year. Ā He just had 4 TDs in the last 2 play off games. Ā He should go now, hope he gets drafted in the mid to late rounds and try to make a roster. Ā He can’t run inside the tackles, fumbles, and isn’t the best pass protector. Ā  His stock isn’t going to get any higher staying at Texas.

That’s how I feel about Taaffe. Just think he’s at his apex as a safety, or better yet, as an uninjured safety. But sure, come back for the last year and try for Ā glory—only get these college years once.Ā 

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How fast do people honestly think Blue is? Fast enough to remedy the him fumbling all the time? To remedy him going down with one arm tackles on the regular? To cover for weak pass pro?Ā 

The guy is a deeply flawed prospect coming out in what may be the deepest RB draft ever. If he gets drafted, I’ll be stunned.Ā 

10 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

How fast do people honestly think Blue is? Fast enough to remedy the him fumbling all the time? To remedy him going down with one arm tackles on the regular? To cover for weak pass pro?Ā 

The guy is a deeply flawed prospect coming out in what may be the deepest RB draft ever. If he gets drafted, I’ll be stunned.Ā 

I feel like with Keilan Robinson getting drafted, it kinda paves the way for Jaydon Blue to get drafted. It wouldn’t surprise me if he is or isn’t drafted.Ā 

13 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

How fast do people honestly think Blue is? Fast enough to remedy the him fumbling all the time? To remedy him going down with one arm tackles on the regular? To cover for weak pass pro?Ā 

The guy is a deeply flawed prospect coming out in what may be the deepest RB draft ever. If he gets drafted, I’ll be stunned.Ā 

I don't see it either. Maybe he can be moved to WR?Ā 

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7 minutes ago, taybo20 said:

I feel like with Keilan Robinson getting drafted, it kinda paves the way for Jaydon Blue to get drafted. It wouldn’t surprise me if he is or isn’t drafted.Ā 

Robinson was a special teams demon. Blue is not that.

10 minutes ago, taybo20 said:

I feel like with Keilan Robinson getting drafted, it kinda paves the way for Jaydon Blue to get drafted. It wouldn’t surprise me if he is or isn’t drafted.Ā 

Last year's draft was more shallow than usual due to NIL keeping more guys in college an extra year. RB was especially weak last year. This year it's stacked at that position as a result.Ā 

I predict Robertson will start at Center and be the starter until he graduates, thus filling the traditional Longhorn role of guy the fanbase desperately wishes wasn't a starter but is

8 minutes ago, cmontexas said:

I predict Robertson will start at Center and be the starter until he graduates, thus filling the traditional Longhorn role of guy the fanbase desperately wishes wasn't a starter but is

Cruz?? Ion think we can just crown Robertson. What’s the point of recruiting all these high caliber players if we’re just gonna give them spots cause they’ve been here longer even though they might not be betterĀ 

10 minutes ago, cmontexas said:

I predict Robertson will start at Center and be the starter until he graduates, thus filling the traditional Longhorn role of guy the fanbase desperately wishes wasn't a starter but is

Let’s Hope that he loads up on courses this spring, summer, and fall!!

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15 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Robinson was a special teams demon. Blue is not that.

The RB class last year was also awful. We all love the guy but Johnathan Brooks coming off a torn ACL was the first RB taken.

44 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

How fast do people honestly think Blue is? Fast enough to remedy the him fumbling all the time? To remedy him going down with one arm tackles on the regular? To cover for weak pass pro?Ā 

The guy is a deeply flawed prospect coming out in what may be the deepest RB draft ever. If he gets drafted, I’ll be stunned.Ā 

The cowboys drafted 5’5 Deuce Vaughn in the 6th rd. If Blue runs in the low 4.4s someone will draft him in the later rounds.

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