Austin Simmons vs Braden Atkinson h2h for same money? (Personally I think Atkinson and Legree are going to be a package deal if they leave for someone, so I doubt we'd go for them).
Also WHAT IF Arch at like legit $0 NIL in a move by him to try to save his stock (allowing us the NIL to go for OL, DT, etc for legit 3 additional high priced portal guys) OR just like Austin Simmons at top of market rate or whoever you're prefered Portal Qb is? This to me is actually a very interesting question. I have no idea how much Arch actually gets or anything, and obviously he could just transfer somewhere that would be willing to pay him, or even still declare and likely at least still be a 2nd or 3rd rounder at worst.... But interesting to think about
Personally and I'll keep saying it, option #1 is keep Mensah. People acting like its already a guarantee he leaves are kinda trippin. Is it very likely? Yes. Heisman and/or Natty likely significantly pushes him in the NFL direction, but still.... If he's not a lock 1st it's better to return.