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Starting to get concerned with lack of action in the portal with OL and DL guys

Posted on 1/6/26 at 4:19 pm
Posted by Amarillo Tide
Amarillo, TX
Member since Aug 2023
1640 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 4:19 pm
I know it’s early but I haven’t seen a lot of news about offensive and defensive line prospects visiting. No, not freaking out but I sure hope CKD has a plan to sign 4-5 guys on both sides of the ball from the portal and not crumbs either (no guys who were 3rd team DEs at schools like Temple or Utah State). Need guys who will start from Day One or at least play a lot AND be productive.

Good OL and DL guys in the portal are already committing. I just hope we don’t left out in the cold.
Posted by LaneB
Member since Oct 2021
687 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 4:32 pm to
shouldnt you wait to raid current live playoff teams?
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83452 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 4:34 pm to
33% of the players in college football are currently in the portal.

We've got plenty of time to do some due diligence and make sure we get the right guys.
Posted by Frac the world
The Centennial State
Member since Oct 2014
20813 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 4:36 pm to
quote:

no guys who were 3rd team DEs at schools like Temple or Utah State


These might be the guys needed to put a fire back into the OL and DL. Those small school guys have heart and something to prove
Posted by EastTXTide
Member since Nov 2025
49 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 4:43 pm to
This is a valid concern. If Cortney Morgan is good at his job he should have been constantly evaluating players/keeping an eye on other teams lines throughout the year and shouldn’t be caught flat footed.
Posted by antibarner
Member since Oct 2009
26171 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 4:55 pm to
All I know is we got holes everywhere at the LOS on both sides of the ball. On defense we need linemen and linebackers. Badly

We all know we have serious needs up front on the OL. We don't need leftovers either we have to have immediate help.
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 4:57 pm
Posted by bamabonners
Alabama
Member since Nov 2015
5058 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 6:09 pm to
Y'all just need to realize that our lines won't be great under this staff. I'm sorry... But I haven't seen anything to make me think different.
This post was edited on 1/7/26 at 8:37 am
Posted by Marktastic86
Pismo Beach, CA
Member since Dec 2020
21431 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 6:20 pm to
quote:

Y'all just need to realize that our lines won't be great under this staff. I'm sorry...



quote:

But I haven't seen I've anything to make me think different.

In two seasons with mostly guys who didn't fit his scheme on offense?
Posted by Gj4Bama
Roll Tide!
Member since Nov 2006
995 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 7:01 pm to
Bama just snagged OL Strayhorn from Michigan.
Posted by Bamadoc
Mississippi
Member since Jan 2014
4639 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 7:13 pm to
[quote]know it’s early but I haven’t seen a lot of news about offensive and defensive line prospects visiting. No, not freaking out but I sure hope CKD has a plan to sign 4-5 guys on both sides of the ball from the portal and not crumbs either (no guys who were 3rd team DEs at schools like Temple or Utah State). Need guys who will start from Day One or at least play a lot AND be productive.

Good OL and DL guys in the portal are already committing. I just hope we don’t left out in the cold.[/quote


4-5 on both sides of the ball and not scrubs either.bwahaha!
Dude, you just need a reality check.
WITH WHAT MONEY? that's why the GOAT hung it up , because Ms Terry said what's the point.

You are a delusional fan to have that kind of ask
Posted by Amarillo Tide
Amarillo, TX
Member since Aug 2023
1640 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:20 pm to
And you know we have no money how? Please post a link from a credible source that proves your assertion. I’m waiting.
Posted by CrimsonBoz
Member since Sep 2014
20322 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:27 pm to
Brother we have a ton of fellers out on both groups and already have commits. We ok.
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
26324 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:30 pm to
Posted by Amarillo Tide
Amarillo, TX
Member since Aug 2023
1640 posts
Posted on 1/6/26 at 10:29 pm to
I hope you’re right.
Posted by Jasharts77
Knoxville
Member since Nov 2019
997 posts
Posted on 1/7/26 at 3:30 am to
The Michigan center is Barely 6'1 260.

None of these dude are impacted players. Ill be surprised if any start over what is still left. The crosseyed running back might be 5th string

They got do better than this
Posted by bamapoet
North Alabama
Member since Nov 2011
565 posts
Posted on 1/7/26 at 5:38 am to
He’s 6’1.5 and 308 lbs.
Posted by Gj4Bama
Roll Tide!
Member since Nov 2006
995 posts
Posted on 1/7/26 at 8:32 am to
Try 300lbs and is a very solid young player with at least 2-3 more years to play college ball.
Posted by JIB
Member since Sep 2013
2544 posts
Posted on 1/7/26 at 8:51 am to
Nobody really "eats, sleeps, breaths Alabama football" anymore. You certainly can't get anyone out of the portal to do that. They're mercenaries.
Posted by RescueT
Jackson MS
Member since Nov 2019
3014 posts
Posted on 1/7/26 at 9:46 am to
I wouldn’t say mercenaries. But they are professional athletes that are looking to go to the NFL. They want good film in tape and they want to start. Great news is we have tons of room to play, going against some of the best competition in college football, and have a chance to be seen on tv. For those reasons they want to shine.
Posted by In Hsv
Huntsville
Member since Oct 2011
338 posts
Posted on 1/7/26 at 11:08 am to
Everyone on this board complained about the OL and DL all year long. So now, when there is a purge going on, the same people bitch about that. If you want something different you need to rid yourself of what’s not worked.
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