The Bank (11/13)

[Hurricajun]

Probably the minority but I’d prefer JHH come back next year over LT. He doesn’t have the natural ability but he’s got a good motor and makes plays. Especially if it comes down to $.

 

[LuCane]

What’s the ceiling of this current class?

We’re currently 11th (after LSU lost a commitment today). Closer to 13-14 considering who probably passes us, but they still have to do so.

Say we win out - what’s the ceiling? How many quality flips?

The ranking matters less than figuring out who’s gonna play QB, CB, and Safety. I love the concept of building teams inside out. The reality is it’s just not enough now. Bring JHH back, pay out for 2 DTs instead of 3, and add a CB to the wish list, please.

 

[SaiyaMan305]

What’s the ceiling of this current class?

We’re currently 11th (after LSU lost a commitment today). Closer to 13-14 considering who probably passes us, but they still have to do so.

Say we win out - what’s the ceiling? How many quality flips?

Ceiling is top 6 probably whales that we could add if we go undefeated: Lyle, Mincey, Ahfua, Stewart and Adarius. Just Lyle Mincey and Ahfua get us to 280. Stewart 288 and adarius 293. Dont think it happens i think we maybe get one or 2 more quality pieces probably end around 275 range

 

[Cane4life18]

Green, Dent, Jones, Fiske, DeLoach are also all gone on defense as Seniors...

Wow, DeLoach is a senior. I didn't realize that. He's a dawg, high effort player with great closing speed and burst.

Yeah, I definitely expect a regression to the mean. If A&M really does coke after Mike he might dip on FSU foreal. They're losing a TON.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

The ranking matters less than figuring out who’s gonna play QB, CB, and Safety. I love the concept of building teams inside out. The reality is it’s just not enough now. Bring JHH back, pay out for 2 DTs instead of 3, and add a CB to the wish list, please.

Total agreement. Think we need more…a lot more, but there’s a follow-up question here.

Ceiling is top 6 probably whales that we could add if we go undefeated: Lyle, Mincey, Ahfua, Stewart and Adarius. Just Lyle Mincey and Ahfua get us to 280. Stewart 288 and adarius 293. Dont think it happens i think we maybe get one or 2 more quality pieces probably end around 275 range

Fairly reasonable additions for a ceiling-level finish, and even though there’s zero shot we finish top 6 overall, I’ll bite (we’re not surpassing UGA, Bama, FSU, Oregon, Ohio St or Texas at a minimum).

Now what’s the floor? Say we lose out - how many decommitments? (don’t need to name kids, just a ballpark number). How many additions, if any?

 

[LuCane]

I see what you did there… Shemar finally coming home.

If that happens, let me be the first to mention a 3rd down front featuring Bain, Mesidor, and Stewart lining up in a whole bunch of different combinations. That TITE front becomes a monster. Just, again, please add some speed opposite of Damari.

 

[MumbleRap]

Also, don’t make D$ spell it out for y’all… he said the other day he views Emory as a “backup game manager” then today solidified Judd will be only HS QB in class….. It’s been written. QB is picked, just a matter of time until we see the guy.

Pratt still makes most sense imo

 

[Cane4life18]

IMO, they develop very well. They have a better NIL than us now, they might end up with a top 3 class if they get Smith and others and the portal is still there. They can sell success.

You make some good points. They had back to back 10 win seasons. But player development is still a question for me.

I can only think of Travis, Wilson and DeLoach as players who have had good development.

 

[Cane4life18]

I see what you did there… Shemar finally coming home.

I hope you're right. Would love to see Miami target David Hicks too. That kid is a freak athlete.

 

[Cane4life18]

Jackson is supposedly going pro. That’d help.

Who in the world are advising these children? Why in the world would he declare? He has 7th round to UDFA written all over him.

 

[SaiyaMan305]

Total agreement. Think we need more…a lot more, but there’s a follow-up question here.

Fairly reasonable. Now what’s the floor? Say we lose out - how many decommitments? (don’t need to name kids, just a ballpark number). How many additions, if any?

Probably 2 good players get poached from our class but well add 3 mid level players somehow and end up right where we're at.

 

[JHallCanes]

We have a major lack of fast and agile corners. We have big physical guys that can play very well in short areas but will struggle against guys that can take the top off a defense. Its good to have both but we have non of the former. Stafford is that one guy and he is a project and one isnt enough.

Ellis Robinson has been my #1 want the entire year for that reason

Not that I thought we had a good shot but sounds like that’s dead officially

 

[Cane4life18]

Green, Dent, Jones, Fiske, DeLoach are also all gone on defense as Seniors...

I wonder if Jaheim Bell declares. FSU is going to shopping this portal season. Wilson may dip too with his injury history.

 

[JHallCanes]

I like the Pickett info

These undersized DEs can be a crapshoot and I like that they want him at LB

 

[SSCane]

I take it, we've given up trying to recruit any DTs this cycle.

 

[MumbleRap]

What’s the ceiling of this current class?

We’re currently 11th (after LSU lost a commitment today). Closer to 13-14 considering who probably passes us, but they still have to do so.

Say we win out - what’s the ceiling? How many quality flips?

It’s a numbers game (players leaving early, parents picking up kids & kids graduating) I’d assume we have 32-35 spots available this offseason.

Currently at 25 commitments, let’s say 20 stick (3 dropped, 2 decommits). That leaves us with 12-15 spots. IF the blue chip ratio is elite (80% of those spots) and we don’t lose one of our top 5 commitments. I think the ceiling is 7/8. The floor though? 15/16

 

[LuCane]

Who in the world are advising these children? Why in the world would he declare? He has 7th round to UDFA written all over him.

Beats me. Don’t even know if it’s true. But, if he balls out in the CFP, supposedly he’s looking to leave. He’s a solid player. Some advanced scout may get a late round steal and a promotion. I just rather he not play for FSU.

 

[Cane4life18]

I think they are growing comfortable with a top 3 of Porter, Brown and Richard next year. They also like Stafford and will probably bring in four CBs from high school.

They will evaluate everyone in the Portal, but I get the sense the big money goes to QB, DT x 3 and safety.

Miami needs to be careful getting content with a average DB room. Unless we get Elias Robinson I would love to see us go out and get CB to compete for the starting job across from DPJ.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

It’s a numbers game (players leaving early, parents picking up kids & kids graduating) I’d assume we have 32-35 spots available this offseason.

Currently at 25 commitments, let’s say 20 stick (3 dropped, 2 decommits). That leaves us with 12-15 spots. IF the blue chip ratio is elite (80% of those spots) and we don’t lose one of our top 5 commitments. I think the ceiling is 7/8. The floor though? 15/16

Accurate imo. Both are attainable, mostly based on what happens on the field the next two weeks.

If we play on offense like we have five of the last six weeks, you’re looking at the latter.

Louisville presents an opportunity to stop the bleeding, or send this season/class into cardiac arrest. Let’s hope we get the good TVD and the run defense holds up.

 

[Cane4life18]

Beats me. Don’t even know if it’s true. But, if he balls out in the CFP, supposedly he’s looking to leave. He’s a solid player. Some advanced scout may get a late round steal and a promotion. I just rather he not play for FSU.

I thought he was ineligible this year? He'll be able to play in the CFP?