'15 FL QB/WR/DB (anything he wants) Torrance Gibson

[BigOrangeTrain]

I guess CBJ should stop recruiting highly ranked layers and only focus on the lower ranked guys. That way if they don't work out then it's no big deal because expectations were not high to begin with.

It's obvious that we are so good that we don't need ultra talented players.

 

[Nashvegas31]

If he is so adamant about being a QB why does he keep playing WR in these 7 on 7 tourneys. I hear him but his actions say he is more open to WR than he is saying.

 

[005]

That is something you will see a lot of on here. A lot of fans would trade a bust later, as long as the *'s count for the class today.

What's your solution to that, sir?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

but you think QD will translate well in college without having any proof.

opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Dudleys87]

Really has no effect on whether or not we should take Gibson though.

Im all for taking gibson. Simply because id rather have more options than not enough.

If one guy sucks try the next guy so on and so forth.

 

[Burger]

I guess CBJ should stop recruiting highly ranked layers and only focus on the lower ranked guys. That way if they don't work out then it's no big deal because expectations were not high to begin with.

It's obvious that we are so good that we don't need ultra talented players.

CBJ needs to do his own evaluating instead of relying on the star system. He does that already. Stars are for the fans.

 

[eazyTD]

I find the term 'Stargaze' to be a borderline ridiculous thing to say in this day and age.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Does Kiffin even have experience with a dual threat QB?

Interesting. Kind of makes you a little bit madder that he ran off Tahj Boyd now...

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

but you think QD will translate well in college without having any proof.

Yes, I can honestly say I saw a better QB in Dormady's SO film vs TG's JR film. You don't have to agree, it's JMO.

 

[005]

**** tajh boyd

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

What's your solution to that, sir?

I don't have one. I just won't let myself fall into that way of thinking.

 

[tnvols72]

I don't think I ever said that at all. You can run with it though. IMO he will be the best passer in the class. With our weapons on the outside, I do think it helps set him up to do well right away.

kind of funny you say he is the best passer in this class when I have a friend who is a former QB at Tn ,who says he needs more work on passing than TG. Who to believe ? you or a former QB ? but he likes QD also. he called TG a program changer. he didn't say that about QD. So some place he has seen TG throw UT.

 

[SpringBokVol]

Interesting to see him opt to play WR at the IMG again.

 

[005]

I don't have one. I just won't let myself fall into that way of thinking.

You won't allow yourself to fall into thinking taking really talented, highly-rated players is a good idea?

So brave.

 

[tnvols72]

Yes, I can honestly say I saw a better QB in Dormady's SO film vs TG's JR film. You don't have to agree, it's JMO.

you can have an opinion, just like everybody else does. I seen the opposite. jmo

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

kind of funny you say he is the best passer in this class when I have a friend who is a former QB at Tn ,who says he needs more work on passing than TG. Who to believe ? you or a former QB ? but he likes QD also. he called TG a program changer. he didn't say that about QD. So some place he has seen TG throw UT.

Everyone has an insider. Or at least claims to have one.

 

[Dudleys87]

Ill be that guy...

Whose to say Boyd would stack up numbers like that against sec teams week after week.
Talented yes, but the acc was never exactly stacked with defenses like the sec.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Interesting to see him opt to play WR at the IMG again.

Not really. Probably should have been expected IMO.

 

[SpringBokVol]

Not really. Probably should have been expected IMO.

I guess. I think he ends up there anyway.

 

[eazyTD]

I'm just going to start linking this article everytime I see someone get called a stargazer in this place.

How sleeper recruits still make the NFL, despite blue-chip dominance - SBNation.com

Total recruits in 2010 2014 first-rounders Total 2014 draftees
Five-star 27 (0.6%) 4(12.5%) 16 (6.3%)
Four-star 395 (8.8%) 13 (40.6%) 77 (20%)
Three-star 1644 (36.5%) 12 (37.5%) 92 (35.9%)
Two-star/unrated 2434 (54.1%) 3 (9.3%) 71 (27.7%)

For those who don't like percentages, here are some more intuitive breakdowns based on the numbers from the entire 2014 draft:

A five-star recruit had a three-in-five chance of getting drafted (16 of 27).
A four-star had a one-in-five chance (77 of 395).
A three-star had a one-in-18 chance (92 of 1,644).
A two-star/unrated recruit had a one-in-34 chance (71 of 2,434).

 

[Burger]

Everyone has an insider. Or at least claims to have one.

My insider is a little pocket midget who's won multiple championships on his 360.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

You won't allow yourself to fall into thinking taking really talented, highly-rated players is a good idea?

So brave.

I am all for taking the talented kids who project well in UTs systems. I'm just not one who will base all my opinions on whoever the highest rated kid is per the services are the best kids to end up at Tennessee.

 

[Dudleys87]

Has he ever played the position or is he just trying it out?

 

[Dudleys87]

My insider is a little pocket midget who's won multiple championships on his 360.

Sabans in your pocket?

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Has he ever played the position or is he just trying it out?

He has played it in several camps. His JR year was his 1st at QB, so I would assume he played at least some WR as a FR/SO in HS. A lot of people have said he projects better at WR than QB. With his speed vs his passing abilities, I tend to agree with that.