Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

While I appreciate that we all love the Vols, I would not claim our fanbase as being a “smart” one.

I would have fired Willie every year til last year. Now he has two first founders and likely another draft pick in Gibson in our two deep. Lol

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

This dude is already big and looks like a typical left tackle as a freshmen. He is going to be a top three pick in two years and be an absolute monster next year and beyond.

 

[MemphisVol3]

I would have fired Willie every year til last year. Now he has two first founders and likely another draft pick in Gibson in our two deep. Lol

LOL I don't think Martinez was ever the real problem in the secondary to begin with...Safety play and Banks' playcalling philosophy were/are the main problems.

 

[Ten_Titans]

I always thought Inge came here because CJH like familiarity and it was to build in the next DC with some continuity If a change needed to be made.

Of course VN will bitch that CJH promoted from within even without giving Inge a chance but hey it’s what we do.

Now if Venables is available, go get him.

I don't really care about an internal hire, in principle.

But to make it Inge, after the obvious regression of Telander and Carter, and the lack of development that has led to Ben Bolton touching the field over young guys who have no idea what they are doing out there...

Would be certifiably insane. To me, it would be failing upwards. Promoting someone to get them out of their current role which they are failing in.

And would continue to reinforce the idea that Heupel has some interpersonal aversion to staff changes that has become an endemic problem.

 

[InVOLuntary]

If Coach Banks gets a head coaching gig , Heup needs to get a known commodity with serious experience. Inge, like Banks, has never been the head guy on defense, only co-DC.

 

[Garren04]

Inge getting promoted would be a joke

 

[Jimmy Football]

If Coach Banks gets a head coaching gig , Heup needs to get a known commodity with serious experience. Inge, like Banks, has never been the head guy on defense, only co-DC.

You can roll your eyes all you want, but we put you in charge of getting him that job.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

I think Inge will be the likely replacement if it's internal.

My bet would be Alan Williams. Everyone else stays the same. If garner doesn’t sign again, hobby is promoted to DL.

 

[InVOLuntary]

You can roll your eyes all you want, but we put you in charge of getting him that job.

Emails can only do so much.

 

[volfaninpa]

It's a long form conversation, but with all the Tony V stuff going on, you could listen to this interview and make a case that he's tired of the college game and that he's going to go to the MLB if offered because he's already dealing with aspects of that now. Or, you could listen to it, and could hear things that would make you think he'd stay at Tennessee and try to make lasting changes within the sports and young men's lives.

 

[Jimmy Football]

Emails can only do so much.

SMDH. Gonna have to send you to Jimmy Sexton for agent lessons.

Here’s an idea: put out a rumor that the Giants’ next manager target after Vitello is Tim Banks. Gotta create some buzz around your candidate, InVol!

 

[MemphisVol3]

My bet would be Alan Williams. Everyone else stays the same. If garner doesn’t sign again, hobby is promoted to DL.

Good point forgot about him too...was a former NFL DC.

 

[MarcoVol]

If Coach Banks gets a head coaching gig , Heup needs to get a known commodity with serious experience. Inge, like Banks, has never been the head guy on defense, only co-DC.

This could be a good convo - Who is on the wishlist? Realistic ones.

A fan of IU’s DC but that dude ain’t leaving Cig.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

LOL I don't think Martinez was ever the real problem in the secondary to begin with...Safety play and Banks' playcalling philosophy were/are the main problems.

My point. Lol.

I cursed him for years and then all the sudden I am like well the corners are actually pretty good and draft picks everywhere. Ok willie you can stay lol

 

[PEPPERJAX]

This could be a good convo - Who is on the wishlist? Realistic ones.

A fan of IU’s DC but that dude ain’t leaving Cig.

I would say pretty much any DC that is part of a coaching staff where the HC has been axed or will be by seasons end. Evaluate who you think is the best and gauge their interest in the job. Hypothetical stuff like this is a hoot.

 

[InVOLuntary]

SMDH. Gonna have to send you to Jimmy Sexton for agent lessons.

Here’s an idea: put out a rumor that the Giants’ next manager target after Vitello is Tim Banks. Gotta create some buzz around your candidate, InVol!

 

[MemphisVol3]

This could be a good convo - Who is on the wishlist? Realistic ones.

A fan of IU’s DC but that dude ain’t leaving Cig.

Also a matter of what staff shake-ups an external DC will be allowed. Heupel likes stability and continuity so I don't think he'd want someone that would overhaul the entire defensive staff. Garner and Chop should be safe and I like Inge as LBer coach. Think we'll be better there once he develops those he recruited. Martinez may decide to retire when Banks leaves.

I liked what Knowles did for Ohio St. but he didn't exactly light the world on fire at Penn St. so idk if it was just an off year or if he just benefited from Ohio St. talent.

If Bryan Kelly gets canned, I'd look at Blake Baker. Clemson's DC (Tom Allen).

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

It's a long form conversation, but with all the Tony V stuff going on, you could listen to this interview and make a case that he's tired of the college game and that he's going to go to the MLB if offered because he's already dealing with aspects of that now. Or, you could listen to it, and could hear things that would make you think he'd stay at Tennessee and try to make lasting changes within the sports and young men's lives.

I’m at work and can’t listen, what’s the gist?

 

[berryvol]

My bet would be Alan Williams. Everyone else stays the same. If garner doesn’t sign again, hobby is promoted to DL.

If Garner doesn’t re-sign, I fear for the future of our defense.

 

[berryvol]

Just checked in on twitter and holy hell… these idiots want to fire Danny White?!?

 

[knoxvol52]

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

This could be a good convo - Who is on the wishlist? Realistic ones.

A fan of IU’s DC but that dude ain’t leaving Cig.

It all depends on who survives this crazy season.

If fired:

Venebles
Aranda
Blake Baker (I don’t think Kelly survives if another loss or two)

Realistic:

Ron Roberts (Florida dc)
Alan Williams (former nfl dc and analyst)
Knowles (hard pull but what staff will stay)
Tony White (fsu DC)

 

[MarcoVol]

Also a matter of what staff shake-ups an external DC will be allowed. Heupel likes stability and continuity so I don't think he'd want someone that would overhaul the entire defensive staff. Garner and Chop should be safe and I like Inge as LBer coach. Think we'll be better there once he develops those he recruited. Martinez may decide to retire when Banks leaves.

I liked what Knowles did for Ohio St. but he didn't exactly light the world on fire at Penn St. so idk if it was just an off year or if he just benefited from Ohio St. talent.

If Bryan Kelly gets canned, I'd look at Blake Baker. Clemson's DC (Tom Allen).

Baker is a good name. Would like to see that if Banks was gone.

Not nearly as high on Tom Allen.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

If Garner doesn’t re-sign, I fear for the future of our defense.

I think they convince him too. If not, Hobby is a stud DL coach.

 

[MarcoVol]

It all depends on who survives this crazy season.

If fired:

Venebles
Aranda
Blake Baker (I don’t think Kelly survives if another loss or two)

Realistic:

Ron Roberts (Florida dc)
Alan Williams (former nfl dc and analyst)
Knowles (hard pull but what staff will stay)
Tony White (fsu DC)

Knowles after what Nico did to his defense is a tough sell.

FSU hasn’t looked good on D. Worse on O. But not that good on D.