Updates on a couple offensive linemen

Peter Ariz

Nov 29, 2023 1 min read

Jalen Rivers - going through his decision making process now but solid chance he’s back for another. Has an opportunity to get his Masters degree. Scouts think he’s playing out of position as a tackle — will play guard at the next level. 6th-7th round grade right now, could help himself coming back and working on his “stiffness” as was put to me

Matt Lee - Late/PFA grade right now and Miami pushing hard to get him back. Trusts Mario/Mirabal obviously. Getting him back would be absolutely massive

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CaneBear0207

Nov 29, 2023

Cribby said:
Him , Elvis , or Sasquatch will start at LT. That’s a legit three deep if you ask me.

With DB Cooper at left guard

Nov 29, 2023

OrangeBowlMagic said:

Bro looks like a 48 year old, balding, 80's metal enthusiast.

PIPO

Nov 29, 2023

423Hurricane said:
Saw a mock draft yesterday that had him going in the 1st round to the Phins. LOL.

I think you saw that incorrectly.

That was the Miami Beach Phins - A Pee Wee Football team here in Miami.

Shooter McGavin

Nov 29, 2023

sebastian91 said:
We need to upgrade some of our dumb**** fans who actively root for Miami to lose. I heard that the F$U bandwagon lost a wheel and is stuck on the Turnpike. You can still catch it, but you'll probably just fall off again. Might have a better shot with the Boomer Sooner wagon...freaking lush.

Oh you again huh? Go away you roach

Home Slice

Nov 29, 2023

Da Jumbo Mutombo said:
What about Zion Nelson?

Who?

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jakeman1

Nov 29, 2023

Good NIL money makes staying a lot easier decision. They're both more valuable to Miami than and NFL team right now.

ZuCrew

Nov 29, 2023

JayCane20 said:
Best OL we've ever had if they return and if Rivers moves back to LG and Samson plays LT.

Like ever ever? Nah, idk bout that.

RightSaidFred

Nov 29, 2023

this is good news but we should play rivers at guard give him cohen spot

IamaCane4Life

Nov 29, 2023

423Hurricane said:
Saw a mock draft yesterday that had him going in the 1st round to the Phins. LOL.

Saw that too!

SIBCanes

Nov 29, 2023

Peter Ariz said:
Jalen Rivers - going through his decision making process now but solid chance he’s back for another. Has an opportunity to get his Masters degree. Scouts think he’s playing out of position as a tackle — will play guard at the next level. 6th-7th round grade right now, could help himself coming back and working on his “stiffness” as was put to me

Matt Lee - Late/PFA grade right now and Miami pushing hard to get him back. Trusts Mario/Mirabal obviously. Getting him back would be absolutely massive

Matt Lee is a must.. Back up the truck to keep guy!!!

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sebastian91

Nov 29, 2023

Mklein13 said:
Oh you again huh? Go away you roach

Lol. You're still here, Ms. Not a Miami fan?

Calinative

Nov 29, 2023

TheOriginalCane said:
Because our genius fans think that if a kid doesn't play immediately in the first year, he is an obvious candidate to portal out.

Makes sense....

You don't think it's a possibility a young guy that wants PT transfers out? Lol. I didn't say it would be a good decision, in fact I think it would be dumb. But I also think it'd be dumb for Damari to leave. Or for the Washington brothers. Could it happen? Yeah... I said I could see McCoy or Kinsler or someone transferring out if they get passed up. Simple. I already see Denis and Sagapolu leaving for sure. Probably Washington too. If Samson doesn't win the starting LT job will he be sticking around? Well if he does it's probably a waste of NIL.

If Rivers and Lee return, Kinsler and McCoy could be lineman 8/9 up... That's certainly in portal territory if like Bell walks right in ahead of them and Samson wins the starting Job. In that scenario the competition then becomes about iOL...

TaylorWalls

Nov 29, 2023

Zev Lumelski is 90-95% sure he's returning.

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Phydeaux

Nov 29, 2023

MikeCane18 said:
I think this is likely. Depends on how Samson heals up, progresses in S&C, and adapts to a larger role. Right side is definitely set though.

Bell, while a monster, had some concerning habits in his film that I saw. Knee bend wasn't great, but he's also 6' 10". Foot speed and coordination was iffy, and he was a waist bender/leaner in his blocking. Needs to improve his punch too. But great tools to work with.

How many years do we get?

MikeCane18

Nov 29, 2023

Phydeaux said:
How many years do we get?

He was '22 class out of HS. so 2-3?

canecrazy23

Nov 29, 2023

San Amaro Dr said:
I'd bet he does. He's going to be far ahead of Bell technically and looks ready physically. He really does look like Tyree St. Louis with the number out there lol.

Great Comparison!!

canecrazy23

Nov 29, 2023

mirvin88 said:
Wow Bell at LT, Rivers LG, Lee C, Cooper RG, Francis RT would be amazing. With guys like Kinsler/Samson off the bench.

That is a MONSTER Line and probably one of the biggest in college football.

Tru C

Nov 29, 2023

Cribby said:
Him , Elvis , or Sasquatch will start at LT. That’s a legit three deep if you ask me.

Real talk, forget football. How is Zion doing in general? I hope he is excelling in the classroom and adjusting to a new life without playing football. Is there any desire to maybe follow in Mario’s footsteps and become a grad assistant perhaps? Its a shame to see guys dreams cut short. I still remember going to Miami vs Florida in Orlando and folks just talking about his bright future.

TwentySix

Nov 29, 2023

Tru C said:
Real talk, forget football. How is Zion doing in general? I hope he is excelling in the classroom and adjusting to a new life without playing football. Is there any desire to maybe follow in Mario’s footsteps and become a grad assistant perhaps? Its a shame to see guys dreams cut short. I still remember going to Miami vs Florida in Orlando and folks just talking about his bright future.

Isn’t he a CS major? Think he’ll be fine, even if football unfortunately doesn’t pan out.

Tru C

Nov 29, 2023

canefan26 said:
Isn’t he a CS major? Think he’ll be fine, even if football unfortunately doesn’t pan out.

No idea. Would be cool to learn more about him, this journey he is on and all he has had to go through. I am rooting for him though. Just trying to have empathy. One minute you are playing major division 1 football on a national stage, projected high pick and then gone. I have sons. That sucks.