**EDIT** Joey Aguilar Transfers To Tennessee..

[Vol865]

Coaches have routinely taken heat for not having highly rated signing classes.

Now suddenly, rating means nothing.

I don't want to hear crap about how "we're #9 in the SEC in recruiting." It doesn't matter, apparently.

It matters but it's not the only thing that matters. If you average top 5 classes, your chances of having a good team are pretty high. With that said you can find individuals that are exceptions.

We have 2 QBs with more potential than Aguilar, but that doesn't mean they're better than him right now.

 

[BradstarVols]

Meh

 

[sami]

I mean, obviously I’m being a bit facetious to prove my point, but they really don’t mean all that much in the grand scheme of things and it’s why I don’t rage over getting a 3 star recruit like half this board does. Some of our best players have been “only 3 stars”.

The stars don’t always get it right. Guarantano was a 4 star, while Baker Mayfield was a walk on. You tell me which one deserved that 4 star ranking more.

The stars mean only as much as how hard the player works and develops once in the system. A 3-star can become a 5-star if he is a fit and grows in the right system, and a 5-star can be a bust if he believes his 'talent' will carry him.

There are way too many variables once a player is in a system to the point where his HS star rating becomes irrelevant.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Idk. Hard to tell much from the kid playing Clemson. Is he better than Gas pipe and by how much? Gotta feeling either Merk or GMac will still be the starter in the fall. Pretty humbling we couldn’t reel in one of the better QBs in the portal. If we make a deal with this guy, I hope he’s surprisingly good behind a decent O line and better receivers. It would be nice if we found our own Diego Pavia.

I'm 63 and crippled and I'm better than gas pipe! He can not play, why do you think he is still in the portal?

 

[Budalicious]

Would be hilarious if we get him and he tears it up. I know, wishful thinking.

24 interceptions in 2 seasons? That’s probably more than we’ve thrown total under Heupel

He had a terrible o line and support. I haven’t check but would guess a terrible defense,so he probably played from behind

 

[KTrain]

Would be hilarious if we get him and he tears it up. I know, wishful thinking.

24 interceptions in 2 seasons? That’s probably more than we’ve thrown total under Heupel

Heupel offense diminishes interceptions just go back and look at his QBs his system is a low turnover interception wise. Although Nico did fumble, I think 4 times on sacks part of his slow processor.

 

[EZE]

He was under duress for every snap is what I'm seeing.

And out-talented at every matchup on the field. Even so, he was 18-41 for 214 yards, 1 TD, 0 Interceptions against a Clemson team that would be similar to good SEC competition.

That would be an upgrade over we got last year from Nico…and Nico had a much better supporting cast.

I’m not saying he’s the answer, but the poster’s Clemson conclusion is misguided.

 

[SpookyAction]

This move means nobody wants to come into this situation. This young man is way down the list.

I shuddered when I heard the term 'Gunslinger' used by the play by play guy to describe Aguilar.
If he's our guy, I will support him. I just know this being a story means several better QBs have said NO THANKS.

 

[KTrain]

Cam Ward started off as a 0 star QB at Incarnate Word. He’s about to be the #1 pick in the draft.

Stars don’t mean a damn thing.

Aaron Rodgers went to Juco with no P5 offers then earned a look from California then Green Bay 1st round, every QB is not a top 5 star

 

[jasonvol18]

Coaches have routinely taken heat for not having highly rated signing classes.

Now suddenly, rating means nothing.

I don't want to hear crap about how "we're #9 in the SEC in recruiting." It doesn't matter, apparently.

That's not what he said. Of course star rankings and classes mean a lot. But, not every 5 star is a stud, nor is every 2-3 a bust. Think that's the point! We had the #1 QB and player on one of the sites with Nico and he played like ass. 5* QB's fail more than any other position. They get those rankings based off skills, but you can't predict how an 18 yr will develop, read Defense's and handle being the face of his team.

 

[dduncan4163]

The big difference between Hooker and nico was that Hooker made decisions twice as fast. If this kid can react quick and get rid of the ball our offense will be rolling again.

Also, we have seriously slowed our snap pace since we got Milton and nico, if we get the pace back up we can get a lot more blown coverages and have more opportunites to exploit the opposing defenses.

And there's the rub. We just need someone with a fast clock. They don't have to have a rocket arm.

 

[Majors]

This move means nobody wants to come into this situation. This young man is way down the list.

I shuddered when I heard the term 'Gunslinger' used by the play by play guy to describe Aguilar.
If he's our guy, I will support him. I just know this being a story means several better QBs have said NO THANKS.

If he can hand the ball off 25 times, over throw WR and somehow pass for 2800 yards we can compete for the playoffs again.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

The big difference between Hooker and nico was that Hooker made decisions twice as fast. If this kid can react quick and get rid of the ball our offense will be rolling again.

Also, we have seriously slowed our snap pace since we got Milton and nico, if we get the pace back up we can get a lot more blown coverages and have more opportunites to exploit the opposing defenses.

Yep, but Hooker was 23 making those decisions vs. being 19. He wasn't any better than average, if that, at 19 years old.

 

[SugarVols]

Would love to land him at this point. CPH is a qb whisperer and will make him that much better

 

[dduncan4163]

Aaron Rodgers went to Juco with no P5 offers then earned a look from California then Green Bay 1st round, every QB is not a top 5 star

Cam Ward is about to be the number one pick in the draft and he was a 0 star coming out of high school. Josh Allen is one of the best QBs in the NFL and he was a 0 Star. Star ratings on QBs is a crap shoot compared to other positions. Go look at 5 star rated QBs from the past 15 years and you will be shocked at the amount of busts. It's really hard to predict who will develop between the ears.

 

[dduncan4163]

Would love to land him at this point. CPH is a qb whisperer and will make him that much better

Yup Huep knows how to make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t. Hooker was riding the bench at VT and barring injury he would have been a first round pick. Milton just got traded to Dallas for a 3rd round pick. Huep is a modern day Cutcliffe

 

[Majors]

He’s a cross between Mike McDaniel from Miami and Jarret Gurantano.

 

[TN Volunteers.]

He was a 2 star recruit out of high school

quarterbacks are the position where star ratings least matter. The best qbs ever in the nfl besides Peyton Manning all were lower stars or not as recruited

 

[KTrain]

Cam Ward about to be the number one pick in the draft and he was a 0 star coming out of high school. Josh Allen is one of the best QBs in the NFL and he was a 0 Star.

Exactly it's all about fit. I said Hendon Hooker hasn't got a chance in the Josh Heupel system from watching his Virgina Tech films and interceptions etc. I thought he would transfer, and he thrived in the system and was low on interceptions and ran the ball perfect for the system. So, I was wrong on that one, so I'll just wait and trust the system

 

[TN Volunteers.]

Is he better or worse than Merklinger

Worse talent probably, but more experience. He might end up being better or worse. I think a 3 player qb competition would be the best. Also, since he is the replacement of Nico who just took his spot, I think he will have a big competitive drive. He will lead the team much better than Nico did.

 

[allstar34bd]

I'd rather them pull a frat boy out of the frat house like they did with Derrick Brodus. I don't see the appeal with this one.

 

[Majors]

Cam Ward about to be the number one pick in the draft and he was a 0 star coming out of high school. Josh Allen is one of the best QBs in the NFL and he was a 0 Star.

Titans know how to screw up draft picks, so I’m nor sure that’s an endorsement to his skill level/development with no stats.

A lot of kids don’t get seen based on finances and having the opportunity to go to camps. Some are late bloomers. His HS school offense was the wing-T which is what we ran in 1950’s under Neyland. Very little passing.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

If he can handle the ball off 25 times, over throw WR and somehow pass for 2800 yards we can compete for the playoffs again.

That's mostly true, BUT will he make a perfect throw to the end zone to beat Bama? There were some instances that don't show up in general stats where Nico came through and led us to victory. Not many, but enough to get us into the CFB playoffs in it's first year of an expanded field. There will be improvements made to the seeding process. We shouldn't have been on the road at the OSU in the first round. I am still with you though. We can do at least as well with another QB. The issues with him aren't worth it

 

[vols1071]

Looking at the options I feel this is prolly the best and the kid was solid.... People forget Hendon didn't exactly light it up at Virginia Tech before... If anything the kid would be highly motivated and create good competition for the others... I want the best man to win out freshman or Senior... Nobody knows more than Coach Huep... I trust him

 

[Southeastern VFL]

In 14 starts Nico threw for 2767 avg. 197.6 with 21 TD in all honesty if we play like we did last year and he came in and put up about 260 to 270 a game we are probably still a 10-11 win team headed to the playoffs. Once you get past the hype show that surrounded Nico you begin to realize the bar was not set that high.