'19 TN ILB Christopher Russell (Texas A&M signee)

#2,926
#2,926
In regards to Russell, he was someone we talked ourselves into being the next Patrick Willis. In all reality, he is roughly the 900th ranked player in the country that would do nothing more than play special teams and provide a little depth. Save the spot for someone next year that will likely contribute.
 
  • Like
Reactions: nicksjuzunk, WilliamDuVOL, Devo182 and 8 others
#2,927
#2,927
Orange defense said:
Yesterday and into the evening went very well for the coaches. As of this morning, and up till now, the visit is still on. His family and him are planning to come to Knoxville still. I promise you, if anything changes, I will let you know.
Click to expand...
right after simonton, price, hubbs etc...does.

got it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: HoleInTheRoof, Volfansince1980 and MadWorld
#2,929
#2,929
Orange defense said:
Yesterday and into the evening went very well for the coaches. As of this morning, and up till now, the visit is still on. His family and him are planning to come to Knoxville still. I promise you, if anything changes, I will let you know.
Click to expand...
tenor.gif
 
#2,933
#2,933
yourstruly23 said:
In regards to Russell, he was someone we talked ourselves into being the next Patrick Willis. In all reality, he is roughly the 900th ranked player in the country that would do nothing more than play special teams and provide a little depth. Save the spot for someone next year that will likely contribute.
Click to expand...
Lol this kid is a very good football player.

If we don’t get him, good luck to him.

Let’s be adults.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Pacer92, GoVolsDR and Lurker
#2,934
#2,934
gorockytop98 said:
If you won't see this for what it is, idk what to tell you.

These guys aren't bad recruiters, but this is two years in a row that they've bungled the last few spots in a class.
Click to expand...
well, i think CJP has already addressed this during the ESD...we need to close better.

no argument there. but this isn't a whiff. it's not like we've been recruiting this kid for 18 months and can't get it done. he's a back up plan for 3 schools, and his stock shot up like a rocket in the last 8 to 10 weeks as a result of the "new demand" for his services.
 
  • Like
Reactions: SugarCC, SweetasSoda and Johncarter53
#2,936
#2,936
All jokes aside. The Memphis Whitehaven ILBs for 2020 are better than this kid. Banks and Peterson might not have let Russell play much anyway. I think Crouch ends up on the edge, but he'll start out Insidebacker.

Russell is a good player, but he is not going to make or break the class.

We still need more speed and playmaking in the secondary.
 
  • Like
Reactions: GoVolsDR and SweetasSoda
#2,940
#2,940
jakez4ut said:
well, siap, but yeah, unless we can get kids we WANT to close this class, i'd shut it down. PIckens qualifies as one we'd want...fo sho.
Click to expand...
Well, there is legitimate debate over his spot being a wasted one. If you are carrying two forward I think it makes it a no brainer.
 
#2,941
#2,941
McGeesPub said:
Well, there is legitimate debate over his spot being a wasted one. If you are carrying two forward I think it makes it a no brainer.
Click to expand...
oh, i know. and if it were up to me, i wouldn't let him sign lol. i htink he's definitely a big risk acadmically. but we aren't in the position of being able to pick and choose, and we have no one at WR that could affect defenses like he will be able to do. pair him with Ramel and the guys we already have and we're instantly better at WR.

so, i could see hte staff taking the chance, and much like with Bryce and JJ....figuring it out and getting him in, even if it is at the 11th hour..........
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.
Advertisement





Back
Top