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A source close to Cook told 247Sports that he's taking it slowly right now and treating this as an opportunity to find the best spot to get to the league. It was mentioned that logos won't play as big of a role as Cook will be looking into depth charts, offensive scheme and NFL development with a much closer lens. The same source told us that while he may have an idea of what schools can be in play, he wants to see what comes once his name is active in the portal. The spot where he can put up the most production will be high on his list.

We've checked around with several sources, and we're told a large group of schools would be interested. Georgia, Baylor, Ole Miss, SMU, Oregon, Texas A&M, Florida, Miami, Nebraska, South Carolina and Illinois were a few of the names we heard. Michigan finished inside Cook's top group in high school and could be a team to watch as well. While SMU has been a hot portal destination for players from the area, we're told that Cook would likely look to get outside of Dallas. Of the schools mentioned, we're told Ole Miss and Oregon are two schools to watch if they engage.
 
One9 said:


A source close to Cook told 247Sports that he's taking it slowly right now and treating this as an opportunity to find the best spot to get to the league. It was mentioned that logos won't play as big of a role as Cook will be looking into depth charts, offensive scheme and NFL development with a much closer lens. The same source told us that while he may have an idea of what schools can be in play, he wants to see what comes once his name is active in the portal. The spot where he can put up the most production will be high on his list.

We've checked around with several sources, and we're told a large group of schools would be interested. Georgia, Baylor, Ole Miss, SMU, Oregon, Texas A&M, Florida, Miami, Nebraska, South Carolina and Illinois were a few of the names we heard. Michigan finished inside Cook's top group in high school and could be a team to watch as well. While SMU has been a hot portal destination for players from the area, we're told that Cook would likely look to get outside of Dallas. Of the schools mentioned, we're told Ole Miss and Oregon are two schools to watch if they engage.
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I liked him a lot coming out. I’d be interested for sure, but not sure we are a perfect match. He wants to start with lots of volume. With Horton next year, he wouldn’t be #1 and he be battling with Jojo and Ny for 1st team reps as all three of those are on same level at this point in time.

If a no brainer #1 comes open than sure, but otherwise, use money on other positions. I think we run more 12 and 22 personnel next year.
 
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Need a WR1 for next year. Not sure cook is the guy but he’ll be needed.

RRJ’s development has been odd- expected so much out of him. I know people love Carr/trader but I’m not sold on Carr yet. Beyond that, are brown and George coming back? I can see George exploring the portal.

We lost a lot of bodies so we’ll need a couple WR1/WR2 types.
 
AUcane said:
Need a WR1 for next year. Not sure cook is the guy but he’ll be needed.

RRJ’s development has been odd- expected so much out of him. I know people love Carr/trader but I’m not sold on Carr yet. Beyond that, are brown and George coming back? I can see George exploring the portal.

We lost a lot of bodies so we’ll need a couple WR1/WR2 types.
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Neither Brown nor George has eligibility
 
skeeter said:
Neither Brown nor George has eligibility
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I sure hope Horton stays. WR is all of a sudden a shaky position. We'll lose 3 starter types (Brown, JG, X) and a depth guy like Kirk. RRJ has been underwhelming (where is the speed?) and Trader/Carr need S&C to be impactful, imo. That leaves some serious holes at that position. Need 2 guys from the portal and need to get a stud from HS (which we apparenlty won't).
 
AUcane said:
I sure hope Horton stays. WR is all of a sudden a shaky position. We'll lose 3 starter types (Brown, JG, X) and a depth guy like Kirk. RRJ has been underwhelming (where is the speed?) and Trader/Carr need S&C to be impactful, imo. That leaves some serious holes at that position. Need 2 guys from the portal and need to get a stud from HS (which we apparenlty won't).
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Ya I would expect 1 and maybe 2…Yes in trouble and probably need 3 if Horton bolts, maybe the chance to be a true #1 looks good to him.
 
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AUcane said:
I sure hope Horton stays. WR is all of a sudden a shaky position. We'll lose 3 starter types (Brown, JG, X) and a depth guy like Kirk. RRJ has been underwhelming (where is the speed?) and Trader/Carr need S&C to be impactful, imo. That leaves some serious holes at that position. Need 2 guys from the portal and need to get a stud from HS (which we apparenlty won't)
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Two buys is a stretch. We have a lot of young talent on this team. Robinson, Car, Trader , Ray Ray, and a great 2025 class so far. We need to get to a point where we shouldn't be relying a lot on the portal
 
ST26 said:
Two buys is a stretch. We have a lot of young talent on this team. Robinson, Car, Trader , Ray Ray, and a great 2025 class so far. We need to get to a point where we shouldn't be relying a lot on the portal
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RRJ hasn't sniffed the field this year and looks underwhelming on PRs AND he's going into his 3rd year. Carr and Trader need another year of S&C probably. Carr hasn't sniffed the field and trader barely has. I know we all love practice reports and all but reality is reality. Besides, if we take 2-3 guys in the portal this year, you'll see what the coaches expectations are of our current stock of wRs
 
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AUcane said:
RRJ hasn't sniffed the field this year and looks underwhelming on PRs AND he's going into his 3rd year. Carr and Trader need another year of S&C probably. Carr hasn't sniffed the field and trader barely has. I know we all love practice reports and all but reality is reality. Besides, if we take 2-3 guys in the portal this year, you'll see what the coaches expectations are of our current stock of wRs
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It’s hard to see the field when you have the best slot receiver in the country, and statistically the best WR in school history starting infront of him. RRJ is strictly a slot guy, so obviously he’s not going to get snaps. Also take a look at a school like OSU. They lose multiple first nfl guys every year at WR, do they grab guys in the portal every year? No. If we’re looking to add 2-3 guys at wr, what does that tell you about Beards ability to develop talent?
 
i think Sam Brown has another year of eligibility. . . 2020 was the auto-redshirt COVID year

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Pretty sure Brown has another year but someone was saying this was always a 1 year deal. Sounds like he might be like those kids we used to have that would leave early to be drafted late if at all. Hope not. I think he would do better next year. Pair him with Horton, bring in one portal and then develop the heck out of Trader, Carr and the other youngsters. No reason they can’t make an impact next year. They don’t need to be JJ Smith or Ryan Williams, but they should be expected to do something next year, if not during these upcoming games.
 
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