No Pena, No Haulcy, No LB, No DTs, No #1 WR…

[IndayArtHauz]

Worst spring portal of the Mario era?

Norvell had an offseason like this after his best season, which also ended in disappointment. He thought going undefeated would cause players to fall over themselves rushing to join his program. In the end, they didn’t have the funds or the traction with players, despite a historic season.

Mario had the #1 draft pick and couldn’t make the 12 team playoff. Is this hurting him?

What’s the issue here.

 

[kccanefan]

 

[JHallCanes]

 

[canecountry3]

Not many elite guys coming out from what I have seen.

Don't recall any must get elite WRs, DTs, LBs... who has been out there that is a sure-fire difference maker?

Miami added some nice pieces in the portal thus far.

Seems like a goofy post.

 

[Juanmanuel V]

Worst spring portal of the Mario era?

Norvell had an offseason like this after his best season, which also ended in disappointment. He thought going undefeated would cause players to fall over themselves rushing to join his program. In the end, they didn’t have the funds or the traction with players, despite a historic season.

Mario had the #1 draft pick and couldn’t make the 13 team playoff. Is this hurting him?

What’s the issue here.

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the Morning?

 

[Canesfan1993]

They have a plan. No one knows what it is, not even them, but they have a plan. The patience and sunshine brigade got what they wanted. Now this season will rest on trader, toney, carr, moore, that lb room, and scott. Hope everyone stays healthy...

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

Pridefulness? Lack of perspective? Failure to self-scout? Misunderstanding of the market?

 

[IndayArtHauz]

Not many elite guys coming out from what I have seen.

Don't recall any must get elite WRs, DTs, LBs... who has been out there that is a sure-fire difference maker?

Miami added some nice pieces in the portal thus far.

Seems like a goofy post.

You think the best programs don’t get guys to jump into the portal?

 

[htownkidd]

Not many elite guys coming out from what I have seen.

Don't recall any must get elite WRs, DTs, LBs... who has been out there that is a sure-fire difference maker?

Miami added some nice pieces in the portal thus far.

Seems like a goofy post.

Posts like these kill me, lol. It doesn’t matter what YOU think. The STAFF wanted them, and they failed to get them here. That is all that matters. Not how elite or not you think they are.

 

[JHallCanes]

Pridefulness? Lack of perspective? Failure to self-scout? Misunderstanding of the market?

 

[Rickd]

Hurt big time not making the CFP in 2024.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

Massive problem at WR, DT, LB and Safety. Particularly quality depth.

Better put everyone in bubble wrap; we lose any starters at those positions, we are BBQ chicken.

Except LB, they’re just all mid and it’s the worst position group on the team from top to bottom.

Corey Heatherman, you’re about to earn every single penny my friend. Good thing is I have faith in him to make this defense somewhat respectable.

Bad news is I don’t think we have the depth to hold up when regression for injuries comes full circle (we were the luckiest team in America last year when it comes to that, chances are we won’t be as lucky this year).

We also failed Carson Beck if we’re being totally honest. Relying on JoJo, Carr and Malachi Toney is absolutely criminal and unfair to both Beck and the WR room. That to me is my biggest gripe of the offseason. We have one veteran in there, and it’s not like he lit the world on fire at LSU.

 

[Canesfan1993]

Pridefulness? Lack of perspective? Failure to self-scout? Misunderstanding of the market?

All the above. Add failure to learn from past mistakes as well... guess last year's implosion wasn't an issue for some.

 

[PRcane787]

 

[frank1886]

They must have spent all of the spring portal cash on Beck lol

 

[Bender]

Have players committed elsewhere? Haven't seen a thing, too focused on the draft.

 

[Page305]

They must have spent all of the spring portal cash on Beck lol

To be fair ... I rather have Beck - with this current team than to have Emory starting with all those (hypothetical) portal additions.

 

[AUcane]

Another year and another big time whiff at wide receiver. A tale as old as time with Mario.

 

[icecane820]

Here's the reality.

A true #1 receiver never entered the portal.

Trebor Peña is a slot receiver and we likely didn't want to commit that much money to someone when Malachi Toney showed up big.

We can get mad all we want, we have a young WR corps who needs to perform. That's it. We have a strong transfer in CJ Daniels and two very young but talented receivers. If Jojo ends up balling out then none of this will matter.

 

[htownkidd]

Massive problem at WR, DT, LB and Safety. Particularly quality depth.

Better put everyone in bubble wrap; we lose any starters at those positions, we are BBQ chicken.

Except LB, they’re just all mid and it’s the worst position group on the team from top to bottom.

Corey Heatherman, you’re about to earn every single penny my friend. Good thing is I have faith in him to make this defense somewhat respectable.

Bad news is I don’t think we have the depth to hold up when regression for injuries comes full circle (we were the luckiest team in America last year when it comes to that, chances are we won’t be as lucky this year).

We also failed Carson Beck if we’re being totally honest. Relying on JoJo, Carr and Malachi Toney is absolutely criminal and unfair to both Beck and the WR room. That to me is my biggest gripe of the offseason. We have one veteran in there, and it’s not like he lit the world on fire at LSU.

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