USF players and the Transfer Portal

[BullsFanInTX]

I guess the point is why can't Joiner by Battie 2.0.  They both have the same build and skill sets and Scott for whatever reason had Joiner higher on the depth chart.  In the past Joiner has shown he can be electric in limited playing time.  Is Battie really THAT much better than KJ?  Were the previous coaches complete idiots to have KJ higher than Battie on the depth chart.

[Sk00b]

30 minutes ago, Outlaw said:

Who do you see replacing Battie ?

Pick one that is still here. We had a full RB room. You give some of those guys regular workload and momentum and i don't see much if any drop off. Definitely not behind that OL. We lost the whole OL right? Battie is no dummy, he wasn't going anywhere next year without the line. 

[Sk00b]

The hell with the skill players. Build the team from the OL/DL out...

[Dave_Glaser]

33 minutes ago, BullsFanInTX said:

I guess the point is why can't Joiner by Battie 2.0.  They both have the same build and skill sets and Scott for whatever reason had Joiner higher on the depth chart.  In the past Joiner has shown he can be electric in limited playing time.  Is Battie really THAT much better than KJ?  Were the previous coaches complete idiots to have KJ higher than Battie on the depth chart.

A healthy Kelly Joiner can be a top-flight back. Mikey Dukes is a capable back. K’wan Powell is a capable back. Jason Albritton is a capable back. Although Battie is proven and a significant loss, we’ll be OK there if we can keep guys healthy. And let’s not sleep on Jaylen Johnson. He may be the best signee in the class.

Edited January 6, 2023 by Dave_Glaser

[puc86]

53 minutes ago, BullsFanInTX said:

I guess the point is why can't Joiner by Battie 2.0.  They both have the same build and skill sets and Scott for whatever reason had Joiner higher on the depth chart.  In the past Joiner has shown he can be electric in limited playing time.  Is Battie really THAT much better than KJ?  Were the previous coaches complete idiots to have KJ higher than Battie on the depth chart.

Edited January 6, 2023 by puc86

[Cubanbull]

47 minutes ago, Sk00b said:

The hell with the skill players. Build the team from the OL/DL out...

Much easier to recruit skill players in our area than the lines. I agree use money to keep good linemen on both sides

[Outlaw]

1 hour ago, Sk00b said:

Pick one that is still here. We had a full RB room. You give some of those guys regular workload and momentum and i don't see much if any drop off. Definitely not behind that OL. We lost the whole OL right? Battie is no dummy, he wasn't going anywhere next year without the line. 

 Looks like Powell and Britton would be our best bet but they mostly played in garbage time.  Dukes ,Hamilton, and Joiner both were under 4 yards per carry.

Edited January 7, 2023 by Outlaw

[Brad]

Joiner coming off injury, I'd give him a little grace on the eval.

[Cubanbull]

5 minutes ago, Outlaw said:

None of the other guys really stepped up when they got the ball though looking at their stats. Looks like Powell and Britton would be our best bet but they mostly played in garbage time.  Dukes ,Hamilton, and Joiner both were under 4 yards per carry.

Hard to tell with those numbers of carries 

Joiner career  stats 239 carries 1256 yds 5.3 avg.. I’m fine with him starting at RB

Edited January 7, 2023 by Cubanbull

[CycleBull]

Convert Gerry to a RB.

Crazy proposal.

Edited January 7, 2023 by CycleBull