QB Decision Update (NEW YEARS DAY ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE LEAGUE)

[PRcane787]

If we miss out on Ward for some odd reason, give Nelson the bag

3 year starter with the WRs we’re bringing in. Not a bad idea

 

[NC_Canes_11]

But but but you guys told me USC didn’t really want Howard bc they had Nelson.

 

[Firesite]

My guess is that Howard is all USC now.

 

[Zanecane]

the QB carousel is crazy... Wasn't Nelson hurt all last year? Crazy to think he'd leave the home team and Lincoln Riley unless he was told he wasn't going to play.

 

[manu64788]

Why would Nelson leave cause of a 1 year rental? Kids these days

He was probably promised to start by year 2 and now Riley went to the portal and grabbed another QB. Means in his eyes (Riley) Howard is a better QB

 

[Canes10]

But but but you guys told me USC didn’t really want Howard bc they had Nelson.
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Nelson > Murphy?

 

[dudenate]

But but but you guys told me USC didn’t really want Howard bc they had Nelson.

it’s fluid

 

[Gsugradcanefan]

He was probably promised to start by year 2 and now Riley went to the portal and grabbed another QB. Means in his eyes (Riley) Howard is a better QB

Malachi Nelson probably has the better upside long term than Howard, but after a disappointing second year, Lincoln Riley can't afford to go through the growing pains of a young, 1st year starter at qb. This is why he went after Howard. This is kind of a make or break year for Lincoln Riley.

 

[Glow]

I'm curious if he sucks, wants PT, or if they can't afford his NIL payments at the same time as matching the bag market that the Canes set for Howard.

 

[Noliaboi]

Some of these coaches gonna let the portal be a detriment and downfall to their program eventually. You have a 5 star QB on your roster in his second season with a full off season to have him ready to go and you go after a 1 year rental and lose him?!

 

[Noliaboi]

I'm curious if he sucks, wants PT, or if they can't afford his NIL payments at the same time as matching the bag market that the Canes set for Howard.

Or kids these days don’t want to ride the bench for 2-3 years.

 

[Stylie]

Miami can win 10 games with KJ.

Minus 2

 

[Tempest]

Some of these coaches gonna let the portal be a detriment to their program eventually. You have a 5 star QB on your roster I’m his second season with a full off season to have him ready and you go for a 1 year rental and lose him?!

I hear you, but winning now > all else.

 

[CanesFan20]

Don't blame him. They bringing in Will Howard when he was supposed to start.

 

[Noliaboi]

I hear you, but winning now > all else.

That’s true but at some point you have to break the one year cycle especially at a position like QB.

IMO, QB is like coaching. Eventually you need some chemistry and continuity.

 

[407cane]

dead period starts in a few hours. Nelson's recruitment is gonna be long if he takes visits because he'll need to wait until January.

hopefully we're not dragged out that long

 

[CanesNation26]

Here’s one completely unsourced possibility.

We have a much larger offer on the table for Ward than FSU.

Ward is enamored by corn row’s QB track record and FSU’s success (which is stupid, since our supporting cast is much better positioned for the future). He’s waiting to see if FSU can muster the funds to get in the ball park with our offer.

Some funds might free up after signing day if any of FSU’s top commitments flip (e.g. Bolden). Maybe FSU said they’ll come back with a counterbag after signing day, which is why Ward’s camp keeps floating the “Christmas” timeline.

Mario is doing a poor job managing this process imo. We shouldn’t have put all our eggs in two baskets. Howard seems USC bound. And Ward is weighing his options. If he choses FSU, we’ll be caught with our pants down.

 

[CanesFan20]

 

[Noliaboi]

Here’s one completely unsourced possibility.

We have a much larger offer on the table for Ward than FSU.

Ward is enamored by corn row’s QB track record and FSU’s success (this is stupid, since our supporting cast is much better positioned for the future). He’s waiting to see if FSU can muster the funds to get in the ball park with our offer.

Some funds might free up after signing day if any of FSU’s top commitments flip (e.g. Bolden). Maybe FSU said they’ll come back with a counterbag after signing day, which is why Ward’s camp keeps floating the “Christmas” timeline.

Mario is doing a poor job managing this process imo. Howard seems USC bound. And Ward is weighing his options. If he choses FSU, we’ll be caught with our pants down.

It’s definitely not ideal, and I definitely hope we have a QB by spring. But with the way these kids are, and the transfer portal/NIL, it’ll be some QBs available after spring too once starters are announced. Not saying the quality will be good though.

 

[Ghandi]

YES!!!