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How many do we get out of the portal?

Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:21 pm
Posted by PBD4BAMA
Sweet Home Alabama
Member since Dec 2014
6576 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:21 pm
I think we need to hit the portal hard this time as long as the players we need are there! I wonder what the average pay per player is for getting someone out of there? What percentage do you think are in there just for more money as compared to those just looking for a new beginning?
Posted by UhOhOreo
Los Angeles
Member since Jul 2014
3376 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:24 pm to
We may need linebackers. Losing three between Hill, Lawson, and Jefferson
Posted by Amarillo Tide
Amarillo, TX
Member since Aug 2023
1621 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:27 pm to
Agreed but we need difference makers and not some dude who was a 3rd team DE at Temple. Not sure what the criteria is for getting guys but as I often tell my wife, you don’t get something for nothing.
Posted by labamafan
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2007
26755 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:33 pm to
A lot I hope. We need OL DL RB LB. We may need more than we have NIL for.
Posted by Chad4Bama
Member since Sep 2020
8905 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:42 am to
quote:

we need difference makers and not some dude who was a 3rd team DE at Temple.


This.

We need to evaluate well and spend on day 1 starters.

3 OL
2 DL
2 LB
1 RB
1 WR
1 QB- Ty leaves, Mack transfers, KR starts and we need to bring in a solid veteran backup QB...not spending for a starter, but maybe a lower level guy with a good number of starts under his belt. #2 QB can't be a true freshman.
Posted by RTRcdub
Member since Nov 2019
2432 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 10:51 am to
We’re pretty good on receivers but Coleman is at least visiting. I think he goes to Texas in the end though.
Posted by Chad4Bama
Member since Sep 2020
8905 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 2:59 pm to
I think we're fine at WR...Hale did leave, but if we can get an elite talent at a good value (yeah, I know lol) maybe we pull the trigger. We do have Coleman's position coach now...not sure if they had a close relationship, but you'd think so...but most are just "give me every dollar" guys now sadly.
This post was edited on 1/3/26 at 3:01 pm
Posted by RTRcdub
Member since Nov 2019
2432 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 3:11 pm to
We need money spent on OL, RB, TE, DL, and LB the most. New coaches for OL and RB for sure.
Posted by Amarillo Tide
Amarillo, TX
Member since Aug 2023
1621 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 3:22 pm to
I had mentioned earlier in the season that if Ty leaves (and I think he does either enter the draft or move on to another school), the loser of the QB (Austin Mack or Keelon Russell) battle will move on too. While in a perfect world we could get some guy with experience to come in, it’s kind of a long shot because that kind of guy wants to start.

Maybe a guy from the FCS level who had some starts and put up some at least pretty good numbers?
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83407 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 3:23 pm to
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the loser of the QB (Austin Mack or Keelon Russell) battle will move on too


They can't.

The portal is only open for 15 days.

It won't open again until next January.
Posted by phil4bama
Emerald Coast of PCB
Member since Jul 2011
11823 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 3:55 pm to
The portal isn’t as easy as it sounds. A hot name creates an insane bidding war. The Cincy QB who is considered the top QB in the portal is rumored to have a $7 million offer from Texas Tech. His girlfriend just transferred to Tech. They saw what they were lacking against Oregon so they’re going to just buy it, no matter the cost.
I’m hearing similar stuff about Cam Coleman and Texas. They are supposedly offering $4 million. And just to add some circumstantial evidence, Texas’ top deep threat and Arch’s roommate and good friend, Livingstone is in the portal.
Posted by YStar
Member since Mar 2013
19781 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 4:28 pm to
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I had mentioned earlier in the season that if Ty leaves (and I think he does either enter the draft or move on to another school), the loser of the QB (Austin Mack or Keelon Russell) battle will move on too.


If you knew the rules you would know that isn't possible anymore. They wouldn't be able to move till next year's portal.

Yeah yeah everyone who disagrees with you is wrong we know lol.
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