Need someone to compete with Nico for sure.
Everyone saying that no QB will want to come here because of Nico doesn’t make sense.
Go recruit a transfer like any other QB, no choice is made, give them a NIL package. Roll into next season with Nico as starter, if he isn’t ready then you have a really good veteran transfer to get you to 8-4 or 9-3 instead of 6-6, 7-5 or worse if Nico gets hurt.
For me, next season is about winning 8 games. If you lose Nico to injury or isn’t ready, you aren’t winning 8 games with that schedule.
All this while Merklinger can actually redshirt. That following season you’d have:
- Nico (R. Soph)
- Merklinger (R. Fr.)
- Mac (Fr.)
3 capable QBs and no need to worry about a transfer.