nothing personal but You are amazingly consistent with horrible takes on things
I wouldn't say that. The idea is does a 1 year guy hinder the growth of the younger guys or even pushes them into the portal. The portal is going to be huge in loss of depth. Do we take a 1 year guy and risk losing a future staple on the oline because he wants to start this year? There is a ton of balance with personalities on a team. He is an immediate help in 21, but we never know the repercussions. Wish he was on the team this year when we really needed him.
I'm pretty sure that if we're still taking him that we really need him this year, too.
Agreed with this.
I don't see this as being an issue. Oline is usually where young players have to wait their turn unless they are a true stud or the team has a glaring need. Having Cochran gives the young guys another year to develop. With injuries they may need to play anyway. If we can get a proven experienced guy who should be an upgrade over what we have I am all for it. We really have not taken many one year rentals outside of glaring needs on the oline. Almost everyone else has had 4 years of eligibility remaining.
I would just hate for Quinney to over take Williams at RT. If anything I sit Quinney and start Cochran and Williams.
Yeah Well I think most rational folks would prefer a NFL prospect SEC battle Hardened O-lineman for 1-2 years over a complete unknown freshman, plus it gives those kids more chance to develop their bodies and work in situationally.
So you’re suggesting we not play the best 5?
I suggest playing your best 5, but Quinney isn't leaps and bounds better than Williams. If anything I'd say Williams was the 2nd best OL on the team and thats saying something for a true freshman. I think the bigger idea is to make sure you don't push away the younger kids. We aren't in a luxurious state where we can piss kids off from lack of playing time especially since Cochran is a 1 year rental and we aren't winning the ACC next year anyways. Id definitely start Cochran at LT, but no way I sit Williams unless he is flat out getting abused next year. He did a great job last year minus some scheme issues and the occasional false start which is expected for a true freshman.
What I'm suggesting is start Cochran and Williams. At LT and RT. I wouldn't touch Williams as he is the future anchor of our Oline and may end up being a 1st or 2nd round draft pick. Kid has a TON of potential. The middle of the line is where it gets goofy. Who plays LG, C, and RG. Johnson wasn't overly impressive coming from a battle tested SEC team ( I don't believe he was a full time starter at Tennessee, not sure) He should improve with a full year in the system. So we have Johnson at RG or LG. But who plays Center and the other Guard spot? The Johnson era guys were flat out not cutting it. I'm curious if Franklin comes in day 1 and pushes for the other Guard spot. Where I have ZERO clue who should play center because as @Ibeeballin mentioned earlier the center play was atrocious possibly worst in the ACC.Yeah Well I think most rational folks would prefer a NFL prospect SEC battle Hardened O-lineman for 1-2 years over a complete unknown freshman, plus it gives those kids more chance to develop their bodies and work in situationally.
But you keep being you man,I love it. I actually really enjoy your podcasts too
