Poll: Meet Nico's Demands or Let Walk?

[MurphyVol]

I say walk...not because he's negotiating, I'd do the same. He may never play a down in the NFL, he may get kis knee wrecked or head bashed in. I say let him walk because I think the money could be better spent throughout the roster.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Crazy how I said Nico was mid a couple months ago on here. All it took was for him to be selfish and ask for more money. Finally y’all put down the Jim Jones kool-aid.

I never drank that Koolaid.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Let him walk. Not worth the money or the hassle. There are 50 guys or more who can replicate what he gave us last year.

 

[Majors]

Nobody is bigger than the Tennessee brand.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Nobody is bigger than the Tennessee brand.

You are correct

 

[CrownRoyalSaltedCaramel]

Will Howard is not an average QB. He is the best QB prospect in the 2025 draft. He makes all the throws and has all the tools to succeed at the next level. He played out of his mind. He was clearly the best player in the college football playoffs and it's not even close. Who was better?

Perhaps the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on here. Kudos.

 

[VOL931]

I have a serious question if someone could tell me. Where is the actual proof that Nico has tried to renegotiate his NIL? I haven't read any credible proof from Nico or anyone connected to him that has negotiated or renegotiated his deal. All I have seen is a bunch of click bait artist jumping on a suggestion that he has initiated this.

Chris Low isn't click bait. It is all over the sports news pages. It is credible.

 

[Behr]

Let him walk. Not worth the money or the hassle. There are 50 guys or more who can replicate what he gave us last year.

 

[VOL931]

If Nico leaves, are you intimidated facing him leading an opposing offense? This is a good measuring stick for how you feel about any player.

Nope

 

[Ttucke11]

I'll make a wager with anyone Merk has more yards and TDs than Nico last year (with one caveat, he plays in at least as many games). Hes not worth 2M let alone 4M

 

[ZippyMorocco]

NIL is a cancer on CFB.

 

[VOL931]

You are correct

This. Let him and his attention-seeking, money-grabbing father go back to California and take the whole entourage and skirts with them.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Walk. I don't want to win badly enough to cater to these primadonnas. I'd rather start someone with less raw ability but wants to be here for more than the paycheck.

 

[25vol]

Let him walk. We made it to the playoffs last year for 2 reasons: A stingy mean defense and DYLAN MF’N SAMPSON. Not Nico. Merk could probably start this year and be as good as Nico was last year anyway.

 

[Majors]

I have a serious question if someone could tell me. Where is the actual proof that Nico has tried to renegotiate his NIL? I haven't read any credible proof from Nico or anyone connected to him that has negotiated or renegotiated his deal. All I have seen is a bunch of click bait artist jumping on a suggestion that he has initiated this.

If Chris talks you listen. Same reporter who uncovered Lofton had cancer and sat on the release out of respect until the end of the year.

 

[VOL931]

I do like that the coaches look out for each other. They let each other know when the families are shopping their kids around. Good on them.

 

[C-south]

Crazy how I said Nico was mid a couple months ago on here. All it took was for him to be selfish and ask for more money. Finally y’all put down the Jim Jones kool-aid.

People called him out all last year especially after the Arkansas game. To not even throw up a prayer on the last play makes you really question his intelligence. Then you have the sunshine pumpers who blamed the O-line, receivers, and everyone else but him. He’s a mid player looking for something he doesn’t remotely deserve.

 

[VawlIn]

Nico will be a top 10 pick in next years draft, so lets not kid ourselves into thinking there's another QB out there who can come in, between now and September and manage this roster back into the playoffs. I remember the Justin Worley's, and JT Shrouts of the world taking snaps under center. Nico walking will send the wrong message, and you'll see Georgie Mac and Faizi-Brand out the door, and we're back to the Nick Stephens of the world, getting starts on the Hill. Anyone remember how that all worked out?

Is that you Big Nic?

 

[Jackcrevol]

y'all overreacting are killin me.

How much of this smoke to USC is just that? None of this adds up. Gibson and Matthews were headed to Georgia, and headed to other schools. then they werent.

 

[Flogballs]

Nico will be a top 10 pick in next years draft, so lets not kid ourselves into thinking there's another QB out there who can come in, between now and September and manage this roster back into the playoffs. I remember the Justin Worley's, and JT Shrouts of the world taking snaps under center. Nico walking will send the wrong message, and you'll see Georgie Mac and Faizi-Brand out the door, and we're back to the Nick Stephens of the world, getting starts on the Hill. Anyone remember how that all worked out?

I’m sure he will really impress playing at Washington State next year

 

[Majors]

Nico will be a top 10 pick in next years draft, so lets not kid ourselves into thinking there's another QB out there who can come in, between now and September and manage this roster back into the playoffs. I remember the Justin Worley's, and JT Shrouts of the world taking snaps under center. Nico walking will send the wrong message, and you'll see Georgie Mac and Faizi-Brand out the door, and we're back to the Nick Stephens of the world, getting starts on the Hill. Anyone remember how that all worked out?

Looks like it’ll free money up across the board.

 

[harrit4]

Running Nico means bringing in something like the following: The Nate Peterman who started in the Swamp that one time, JG, who never really got it done, Quiten Dormady who never had it, never will, Will McBride, did that guy ever start? Keller Chryst, Lord Almighty! Maurer, Bailey, and Shrout Oh My! BJ Coleman, Nick Stephens and Matt Simms? I can't make these names up, but I don't ever want to go back down that list of names again. Please pay Nico what ever he wants, and O-line, please give Employee #8 more time to operate back there in the pocket already.

 

[#1fulmerite]

If Nico leaves, are you intimidated facing him leading an opposing offense? This is a good measuring stick for how you feel about any player.

Our luck, he would leave, go to Florida and decimate us on the way to a NC.

 

[C-south]

y'all overreacting are killin me.

How much of this smoke to USC is just that? None of this adds up. Gibson and Matthews were headed to Georgia, and headed to other schools. then they werent.

Who’s overreacting? The poll says over 80% are doing anything but that.

 

[VolInDayton]

I think there should be an option that says "honor the agreed upon NIL deal". It would be him moving on from us, not the other way around. Tennessee should say take it or leave it.