John Campbell is not hurt... but he in the portal

[Cribby]

Yeah would seem that way. I wonder if we've been in touch with OTs in the portal ahead of this announcement because to me it's unexpected.

There’s a chance Cohen could play tackle.

 

[bacane]

Assuming Zion Nelson is at LT, who starts at RT now?

Zion is like Chaney - not counting on him.

 

[MaketheUgreatagain]

we gonna need at least 2 OL in the portal.

 

[JHallCanes]

Been saying we need two new tackles from the portal that can start. Campbell wasn’t starting caliber but he could have been solid depth. We still needed an upgrade for him regardless.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

we gonna need at least 2 OL in the portal.

More than that. I would assume guys like Rodriguez, Chris Washington, Seymore, Traore, McLaughlin hit the portal.

 

[Rd745]

Didn’t the staff view Cooper as a G or a T? Regardless, assuming Zion isn’t back, our Tackle options next year look like converted Guards or true freshman

 

[grover]

I remember Mario praising him during the offseason I think he said “one of the best linemen in the country” if I’m not mistaken

Kid's been praised by 10000 different OL coaches while at Miami. Very definition of a Green Tree AA. ... I'm not thrilled he's leaving because he served his purpose. But we needed to replace him as a starter regardless if we want to win next season.

 

[CaneThang2020]

So maybe he wanted to be a starter somewhere else instead of a "depth" player for you.

Or he could elevate his game to the next level and ensure he starts. It's not like he has 5* upperclassmen ahead of him where the competition makes it unrealistic that he'll get to showcase his abilities.

Cohen transferring from Bama vs Campbell transferring from Miami aren't apples to apples. Bama guys get over-recruited yearly as they should....Miami isn't there yet until we get at least 3 full cycle classes in here under Mario.

 

[AUcane]

Yeah would seem that way. I wonder if we've been in touch with OTs in the portal ahead of this announcement because to me it's unexpected.

I'm sure we have but more likely, they told JC that he'll have to compete for a starting spot and he said no thanks

 

[Juancane]

More than that. I would assume guys like Rodriguez, Chris Washington, Seymore, Traore, McLaughlin hit the portal.

Im shocked that Campbell is the first of the OL to go (or i guess Reed was) and not one of these guys. I don't see how, with what we are adding, any of the above play. Maybe Seymore who got some run gets a chance a C. But the others were projects and I think we are moving to more known assets.

 

[Bender]

There’s a chance Cohen could play tackle.

Wouldn't be a fan of that, but if there are no alternatives...

 

[CaneThang2020]

Apart of the problem, running from competition

What do you think of us adding the Bama transfer Cohen? Would that be adding a problem that we're trying to eradicate?

 

[Cribby]

What do you think of us adding the Bama transfer Cohen? Would that be adding a problem that we're trying to eradicate?

He started 11-12 games there and didn’t allow a sack. That’s a problem ?

 

[252cane]

There’s a chance Cohen could play tackle.

I believe he was a tackle in hs and started off at bama as a RT

 

[Cribby]

I believe he was a tackle in hs and started off at bama as a RT

Not saying it’ll happen just saying it’s an option.

 

[252cane]

Not saying it’ll happen just saying it’s an option.

Yea rivers could kick out too

 

[Odysseus]

Whats wrong with Zion at left tackle and letting Francis/ Samson battle at RT and get portal depth

 

[Cribby]

Yea rivers could kick out too

Yeah , I know the last staffs long term expectation was RT

 

[AlexCane]

I'm a little puzzled by this move. I don't think Campbell is a LT. But I think he could have swung over to RT to replace Scaife. Wouldn't he be the penciled-in starter at RT potentially and challenged by a freshman I guess?

 

[252cane]

Whats wrong with Zion at left tackle and letting Francis/ Samson battle at RT and get portal depth

Or you can kick rivers to RT and let francis start off at guard and compete there