Recruiting Needs for 2015

#26
#26
Mike4Vols said:
A top flight QB is the biggest need by far. There's not even a close second. We could skirt by with reasonable classes for the other positions. QB is crucial and (judging from the urgency of their search) the coaches know it.
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I agree. However, given a choice, would we rather take a 5 star pro style, or perhaps a 4 star dual threat QB?

Since many on here are calling for 2 of them, I would say both. LOL
 
#27
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I saw on 247 where miami just offered the QB from Baylor in Chattanooga. Nick Tiano is his name(6'5 220). It was his 1st offer.
 
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Mike4Vols said:
A top flight QB is the biggest need by far. There's not even a close second. We could skirt by with reasonable classes for the other positions. QB is crucial and (judging from the urgency of their search) the coaches know it.
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I agree getting an elite QB is crucial, but there is definitely a close second. We desperately need more OL. We currently have 10 and a contending team needs 14-15.
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#31
#31
Volnukem said:
You aren't the only one, but I see you have 6 DL on there. We have 19 on scholarship and no one seems to see that. With only Williams and one other graduating next year, you and several others are suggesting we will have 22-23 defensive linemen on the team. That's more than a quarter of the team.
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Give or take a DE but im set on 3 DT's for this recruiting cycle
 
#32
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MyBloodRunnethOrange said:
I agree getting an elite QB is crucial, but there is definitely a close second. We desperately need more OL. We currently have 10 and a contending team needs 14-15.
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How do the pros make it with 10 or less (sometimes 7 or 8 on game day) in a 16 game season?
 
#33
#33
SteelerVol said:
How do the pros make it with 10 or less (sometimes 7 or 8 on game day) in a 16 game season?
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Because when 2-3 inevitably get hurt you promote from the practice squad or sign a free agent...not options in college.
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#34
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LebanonVolunteer said:
After looking at it, I'm not sure a top 10 type QB is a must have. Getting a QB is a must for depth of course. As I mentioned earlier, it may be tough to pull a top guy with both Dobbs and Fergs having 3 years to play. If they don't land Gentry, I think it will be Matt Williams and possibly Jennings IF he is willing to slide to S if QB does not play out.
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Ferg has 4 years. RS last year.
 
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butchna said:
Because when 2-3 inevitably get hurt you promote from the practice squad or sign a free agent...not options in college.
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Sure there is. You go to a frat party and get flounder to walk on like Brodus.
 
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SteelerVol said:
Sure there is. You go to a frat party and get flounder to walk on like Brodus.
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Oh yeah huh?...But it's easier keeping your Everclear down when you're kicking touchdowns...a few violent collisions trying to block Carl Lawson might inspire some :pukeb::pukeb::puke5:
 
#37
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SteelerVol said:
How do the pros make it with 10 or less (sometimes 7 or 8 on game day) in a 16 game season?
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Their 10 are conditioned athletes who were top tier college players and they have the practice squad, free agents and trades to back them up if they face excessive injuries.
 
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Exfix said:
Ferg has 4 years. RS last year.
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I think Dobbs will RS in 2014 and Fergs will be the #2 to Worley. My comment was more less saying they would both have 3 years to play starting in 2015 when 1 of them takes over the starting job and the 2015 QB was coming in. Because of that I think it will still be tough to get a top 10 QB talent to commit to Tennessee.
 
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SteelerVol said:
How do the pros make it with 10 or less (sometimes 7 or 8 on game day) in a 16 game season?
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In the NFL, you can make trades, pick up someone off waivers, and a few other ways my brain can't recall at the moment. In college, you simply do not have that option.
 
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I just hope Ferguson turns out to be as good as I'm hearing. If not, Dobbs didn't excite me, and we could have an extremely hard time scoring next year.
 
#43
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LebanonVolunteer said:
I think Dobbs will RS in 2014 and Fergs will be the #2 to Worley. My comment was more less saying they would both have 3 years to play starting in 2015 when 1 of them takes over the starting job and the 2015 QB was coming in. Because of that I think it will still be tough to get a top 10 QB talent to commit to Tennessee.
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Very possible.

Where does Peterman fit?
 
#46
#46
gnm53108 said:
Coach Chaney really liked him and he's got all the measurables. Would like to see em stick around and get another chance.
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With us not taking a QB in 2014, he may well stick around and see how it plays out. I honestly don't think he is in the future QB plans for Tennessee.
 
#47
#47
LebanonVolunteer said:
With us not taking a QB in 2014, he may well stick around and see how it plays out. I honestly don't think he is in the future QB plans for Tennessee.
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I am inclined to agree. However, we are mostly basing that opinion on one half of football. A dreadful one, but one nevertheless.

If Peterman gets another chance, I know all our stomach will be doing flip flops as he runs in. But wouldn't it be something if he lights it up? Hell, it wouldn't be the first time a college QB turned things around, and proved himself. If he does that, I can't wait to see the reactions on here. Epic.
 
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#48
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LebanonVolunteer said:
QB-Gentry
RB-Swinney
WR-Williams
WR-Woods
TE-Harris
OL-Stewart
OL-Jones
OL-Richmond
DT-McKenzie
DT-Howard
DE-Butcher
DE-Jackson
DE/LB-Dews
LB-Cherry
LB-DeBerry
LB-Mitchell
DB-Amadi
DB-Johnson

The 2015 class spots available stand at 12 currently. My class prediction of 18 means we lose 6 kids currently on the roster.
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Butch already had 7 commitments prior to signing day for 2014 - you really think he is only bringing 18 in for 2015, 11 more for the rest of the year?

I just see no way this happens - we will be at 25 or very close to it imo
 
#49
#49
SCvol333 said:
Butch already had 7 commitments prior to signing day for 2014 - you really think he is only bringing 18 in for 2015, 11 more for the rest of the year?

I just see no way this happens - we will be at 25 or very close to it imo
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That's the great thing about a message board. Everyone can have an opinion. If we take 18, that means we lose 6-7 guys on the current roster. 25 means we lose 13-14. We'll see how it goes.
 
#50
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LebanonVolunteer said:
That's the great thing about a message board. Everyone can have an opinion. If we take 18, that means we lose 6-7 guys on the current roster. 25 means we lose 13-14. We'll see how it goes.
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yep - be interesting to see how it all shakes it out for sure
 
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