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Team Captain [452]
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I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:09 AM
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in the transfer portal. Guy like 6’0/220 lbs. Our RB depth chart is very young and inexperienced going into 2025 season.
Thoughts ?
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Walk-On [70]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:24 AM
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The problem is, right now we have
1. Haynes
2. Adams
3. Green
4. Eziomume
5. Randall
6. Davidson
7. Henderson
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Team Captain [452]
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Yepwe def have a deep bench at that position
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:40 AM
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But are any of those guys really a Mafah type runner
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Legend [6938]
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Re: Yepwe def have a deep bench at that position
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:22 AM
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I am glad we had Mafah; however he was not a true tailback. He would have been more of a fit in Coach Fords' days as a fullback.
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:44 AM
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Is Henderson getting a look at WR or RB? With Haynes blowing out his knee that late in the season, are we expecting him back by the time the season starts? If not, we're essentially looking at the backfield from the Texas game. Really need to grab someone, or hope that Davidson hits early like Etienne, or there's going to be some real issues to start the season.
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:14 AM
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Idk, I think EZ takes a big step but was concerning not to see him get more snaps during the year. There was plenty of games we had big leads where I thought we'd see more of our RB's (with the first stringers) than just mafah. Leads me to believe they didn't know the playbook or something. It was mafah or bust... with a few Haynes sprinkled in. Gideon is the real deal so if he's not getting snaps then something is wrong.
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Valley Legend [12827]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:29 AM
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That part. We had many opportunities to develop those young guys and didn’t. I think the RB room is good. Randall is about twenty pounds shy of being Derrick Henry. EZ and Gideon have a chance at being elite. We have some dudes.
Great points Clemgalalways®
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 9:07 AM
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Maybe the coaches knew or know something you don’t about why they did not play? Maybe?
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:21 AM
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Randall is a very strong and tough runner. We have got to find a more prominent role for him. Can’t afford another season with a severely banged up RB.
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 9:24 AM
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The problem is, right now we have
1. Haynes
2. Adams
3. Green
4. Eziomume
5. Randall
6. Davidson
7. Henderson
7 ships (maybe 6 if Henderson moves to slot) used for a position which uses one player at a time on the field. If you load up one position, then the depth at other positions suffers.
The thought that a 6-2 230 pound back is more likely to pick up a yard than a 5-10 200 pound back is silly as getting the yard is more about timing, picking the best hole and hitting the spot quickly. We saw this when Haynes picked up a yard late in the season when our big back was stuffed all game.
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Solid Orange [1396]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:46 AM
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Keith Adams Jr is listed at 5'9" and 215lbs with the nickname "hammerhead".
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Varsity [102]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:48 AM
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And DBs, and a punter, and some OL, and at least one more good edge.
The TP guys are a start, but don't address every need.
Can we get a special teams coach from the portal?
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Rival Killer [2665]
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Scholarship limit has been raised to 105 already?***
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:52 AM
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110%er [3645]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:52 AM
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As long as your adding RB’s get a few who run 3.2 in the 40.
Make sure they can jump real high( I like it when they hurdle tacklers)
The ones that move just as fast side to side as they do forward are really good. And I like spend moves too!
It also helps if they are intelligent and know all the plays on offense and the defensive scheme they can face!
This is not an exhaustive list so feel free to add you own wishes about these Mail order RB’s
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Orange Phenom [14997]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:21 AM
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Ones that can actually block.
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:36 AM
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If we get one that can run a 3.2 scientists will come running. Even a 4.2 RB is rare. CJ Spiller set the internet on fire running a 4.27 and 4.28 unofficially. Bo Jackson ran an unofficial 4.1. That’s insanely rare. Only a handful of RB belong to the sub 4.3 club.
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110%er [3645]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 9:10 AM
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Yeah I know that but it’s my wish list and from what I have been told anything you could ever want in a player is in the transfer portal! All you got to do is order them, so I want RB’s that are faster than any human on earth has ever been!
Natty Baby! Who is with me! Woooo!
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Just use Sammy Brown 5 carries per game situationally***
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:16 AM
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Team Captain [452]
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We could always go to Adam Randall as our
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:19 AM
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short yardage back
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Paw Warrior [5039]
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Re: We could always go to Adam Randall as our
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Jan 9, 2025, 11:37 AM
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And 3rd down back, may get LB's trying to cover him outta the backfield
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Orange Immortal [62967]
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Transfers are looking for PT. Not many good RBs would transfer somewhere
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:23 AM
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they'd have to join a deep RB room and compete for PT or a situational role. Unless it was a bonafide stud RB, that's what it would be.
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National Champion [7118]
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Re: Transfers are looking for PT. Not many good RBs would transfer somewhere
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:48 AM
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Transfers are looking for PT, but we're being told by some on here that Alexander is just a STs/depth guy.
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Clemson Icon [24024]
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You think he starts against LSU ?
Jan 9, 2025, 8:53 AM
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Does he maybe mature and take over as the season goes on ?
I personally hope he blows up in Spring ,but as of right now, he's done nothing at Bama to say he's gonna be a starter day 1.
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National Champion [7118]
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Re: You think he starts against LSU ?
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Jan 9, 2025, 1:02 PM
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I have no idea. The coaches must think he has a chance to contribute significantly. Time will tell.
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Orange Immortal [62967]
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I think both he and coaches expect him to get significantly more PT here
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Jan 9, 2025, 1:43 PM
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than he did at Bama. Maybe not right off the bat, but at some point for sure.
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Valley Legend [12827]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
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Jan 9, 2025, 8:25 AM
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Randall at 230 and 6’3” isn’t big enough? Twenty pounds away from being Derrick Henry. Period. RB room is good.
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Clemson Icon [24024]
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LOL WE have about 7 RB's & used time @ RB to keep Randall
Jan 9, 2025, 8:41 AM
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Some of Y'all "think before hitting Post Message"
Another problem , UNTIL the ACC decides whether they will go the SEC route and keep the 85 limit or go ahead and expand, we are @ the 85 rule with 89(w/Capehart).
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Game Changer [2020]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 10:03 AM
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Cross train an athletic TE that has already earned their tiger stripe for effective blocking ability. Someone like Patt-Henry perhaps
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Athletic Dir [1197]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 10:25 AM
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We need depth at RB, but we REALLY NEED A PUNTER!
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Dynasty Maker [3375]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 10:29 AM
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No we are fine and no one is going to come here with all the RBs we already have.
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 1:04 PM
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No way.
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Dynasty Maker [3480]
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Randall or Brown
Jan 9, 2025, 1:26 PM
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6'2" 230 lbs. Brown for situational few yards.
Randall adds 10 lbs.
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Varsity [126]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 2:37 PM
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I understand the desire but we're good imo. Peace.
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Clemson Icon [26473]
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If EZ will quit putting the ball on the ground
Jan 9, 2025, 3:44 PM
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he could be RB1. Also Davidson will make an impact early.
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Game Changer [1731]
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Re: I still say we should be looking to bring in a power RB
Jan 9, 2025, 4:01 PM
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220 pounds is not enough power. 250-260 pounds with muscular 26" thighs. A man even the defensive line is afraid to get in front of.
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