'25 QB transfer prospects (Joey Aguilar)

[PlanetVolunteer]

People watched him play one time last year (UGA game) and think he’s an all American now. He is a significantly worse passer than Nico.

He throws a lot of wounded ducks.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Who cares? That would be worth the trade even if it did make him leave at some point. We’re talking about a proven young player who looked great in a playoff game vs. a redshirt freshman who has done nothing at all.

lol. Such short sighted thinking. You are just assuming because he looked good in a playoff game that he would out play Merk who knows Heupels system and has the respect of the team. By all means, show me the proof that he is an upgrade over Merk in Heupels system. Show me the proof he would come in here and light it up.

Also, you could lose more than Merk potentially. What if you were to lose Brandon? Or others? People like you don’t get it. You are using the Lame Kitten way of college football. Oh just get a portal QB that’s all that matters. How is that working out for him?

 

[Deebowbear]

Is Avery Johnson in the portal?

No but will be if he wants to come play for the VOLS

 

[Devo182]

And risk losing Merk? No thanks.

Then you may as well stay pat and not get a transfer and ask Gaston/Navy back for depth.

He won't be here long once Gmac and Faizon are up to speed anyway.

 

[Devo182]

You are using the Lame Kitten way of college football. Oh just get a portal QB that’s all that matters. How is that working out for him?

I'd say pretty darn well. He's won 10+ games 3 of the last 4 years while only averaging the #25 recruiting class.

I'm no Lane homer whatsoever, but he seems to have a very good sense of how to win a lot of games with less talent than most in this conference.

 

[gunner]

If we pay Haynes King either of those amounts then people need to be fired

That’s the going rate these days.

 

[MarcoVol]

That’s the going rate these days.

Then pay it to someone else if you want a starter

 

[931Vol]

That’s the going rate these days.

Not for Haynes King it’s not. If it’s not the going rate for Nico, it sure as heck ain’t for Haynes King.

 

[gunner]

Then pay it to someone else if you want a starter

I’d like to have a QB capable of competing with Georgia, Bama and Florida this season.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I really hope that Hoover kid is a realistic option.

300+ against OU and Texas.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

We goin portal poaching!
Bwuahaha

 

[MarcoVol]

I’d like to have a QB capable of competing with Georgia, Bama and Florida this season.

Then go pay one not as limited passing the ball as Haynes King

 

[VolNRaleighNC]

If Haynes King is the answer, we are going backwards. Just cause he’s tough. C’mon man. Do better.

 

[Devo182]

Then go pay one not as limited passing the ball as Haynes King

Yup he played in a slow, clunky offense.

This is the opposite. We need 1) fast processing 2) accuracy, 3) get us in the right sets and FAST, 4) quick decision-maker in the pocket. Rip it or take off.

Basically we need HH 2.0. You don't need a cannon or whatever. If anything our guys have overthrown...not been unable to get the ball there lol.

 

[MemphisVol3]

I really hope that Hoover kid is a realistic option.

300+ against OU and Texas.

I do like Hoover and think it will probably be a more seamless transition than some other options. At first I was glad we got UGA early now we have a new QB to break in ourselves lol

 

[cncchris33]

If we pay Haynes King either of those amounts then people need to be fired

Seriously. 100%

 

[knoxvol52]

I would give Navy Shuler the keys to the car before Haynes King...

 

[sonofUT62]

Would Tennessee really tamper with other team's QBs after the Nico debacle? They would lose a lot of goodwill by going out and poaching some other team's QB and paying them more. Is that the message to send to the team?

I think we have to let Merklinger and Macintyre battle it out. Fans have already lowered expectations. Might as well see what we have in these young guys. I think we should be looking to add an experienced QB from a lower level.

Are they going to give our players a trophy and rings in February due to us doing the right thing and not messing with someone else’s QB?? Being liked by others because Nico is a douche is nice. No one is to give us anything in October for it.

 

[barney]

Wasn’t Heath Shuler about this size. He may have weighed more but he was close.

sure but that was 35 years ago. Average d-line and linebacker weight has gone way way up since then I'd imagine.

 

[Jack Burton]

Would Tennessee really tamper with other team's QBs after the Nico debacle? They would lose a lot of goodwill by going out and poaching some other team's QB and paying them more. Is that the message to send to the team?

I think we have to let Merklinger and Macintyre battle it out. Fans have already lowered expectations. Might as well see what we have in these young guys. I think we should be looking to add an experienced QB from a lower level.

Yes, and why not? Goodwill is not a currency that spends in college football. This Fall when we’re getting our eyes beat shut by our rivals, no one will care if we didn’t poach a QB. There will be frustration that we didn’t “get someone to compete”.

 

[vol_sec]

I bet Nico takes a pay cut where ever he goes

Yeah, I am guessing he still pays California income tax and if not transferring to Californian he would probably pay income tax in both states. I believe after 2 years he could have dropped the cali residency and had no income tax this next year if he had stayed. That in of itself would have been 200-300k pay increase. Heck it possibly might have been the same assuming he could drop cali. That is one big benefit in Tennessee not having a state income tax.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

I would add Haynes King to the list.

Now that's a VERY interesting idea. I would 100% kick the tires on this dude.

 

[PowerT.]

My preference of the guys mentioned

ASU QB and Avery Johnson would be upgrades imo

Would be excited about Hoover and he may also be a upgrade

Not too thrilled with King, Fifta, or Altmyer

 

[JCVol00]

Yea if it’s haynes king then a lot of ppl wouldve had to have told us no

 

[VolByBirth]

In VA, the Tech QB, Kyron Drones name is being mentioned a lot. There are a lot of Tech alum concerned/complaining. I don’t know much about him.