Markel Bell

[bacane]

Better to return for NIL money than end up as training camp fodder.

 

[tdjones34]

Bell played 2 years Juco.
he played in 4 games his FR year
he would easily get another year maybe 2

 

[Canezhill21]

If Bell returns the OL could look like

Bell, McCoy, portal, Okunloala, Cantwell.

Honestly wouldn’t mind seeing Cantwell and Sampson switched. Cantwell needs a lot of work in pass pro and wouldn’t mind seeing him work inside till he can get more comfortable pass blocking.

 

[BigWindyCane1]

IMHO, SJ will get the opportunity to play next year. The coaches currently bring SJ in the game for short yardage and other special packages. Cristobal and Mirabal did the same thing with Cooper when he was a freshman. I think the coaches are prepping SJ for a starting role next season, and the logical position is center

 

[chris2183l]

And all three guys would do well to stay, financially and in terms of stock.

Is bell already guaranteed another season if he wants it or does he have to apply for a waiver of some sort?

 

[Canesfan1899]

Well I dare say he’d be able to petition for another year.

That was only for guys that graduated last year

 

[Cane30]

I have already said, I only see Brock and SiSi leaving on the OL now. Brock is out of eligibility. We have to get better at run blocking. Bell is not a good run blocker, but his pass blocking is good enough to keep him for sure. He did have the highest run blocking grade for our OL against Stanford. I would bring in another C and G transfer.

 

[bAMACANE]

McCoy can gtfo.
He should NOT be slated into any spot at all!

Yeah, maybe it’s time for Kinsler to finally get his crack at OG, and move McCoy or Samson to RT. Let Cantwell sit 1 year

 

[AllbouttheU]

IMHO, SJ will get the opportunity to play next year. The coaches currently bring SJ in the game for short yardage and other special packages. Cristobal and Mirabal did the same thing with Cooper when he was a freshman. I think the coaches are prepping SJ for a starting role next season, and the logical position is center

I don’t see it with SJ right now he looks really small.

 

[KingB02]

THE O-LINE WAS ABSOLUTELY SOLID THIS YEAR BUT THAT MATTRESS BECK KEPT STRAPPED TO HIS BACK ALL SEASON WOULD’VE CUSHIONED ANY BLINDSIDE HIT…

MAN!! I hated all that puss ahs sliding he’s done all season! Did the slowest spin move I’ve ever seen yesterday as well!

 

[Calinative]

I have already said, I only see Brock and SiSi leaving on the OL now. Brock is out of eligibility. We have to get better at run blocking. Bell is not a good run blocker, but his pass blocking is good enough to keep him for sure. He did have the highest run blocking grade for our OL against Stanford. I would bring in another C and G transfer.

Anez out of eligibility

 

[U_Canes]

IMHO, SJ will get the opportunity to play next year. The coaches currently bring SJ in the game for short yardage and other special packages. Cristobal and Mirabal did the same thing with Cooper when he was a freshman. I think the coaches are prepping SJ for a starting role next season, and the logical position is center

I hope so. But tbh I’m a little worried he’ll be in the same boat as Brockermeyer as a smallish center who hasn’t always fit what our run game.

 

[Hurricane23]

If Bell returns the OL could look like

Bell, McCoy, portal, Okunloala, Cantwell.

Okunla might/could be the other tackle. But I do think Cantwell is a day one starter on the line

 

[nvlahos]

And all three guys would do well to stay, financially and in terms of stock.

Fletcher to me seems like a no brainer to stay. Injury history and his game doesn’t translate as well to the NFL

Bell took a big step up this year, probably could go rounds 3-5 right now. I think another year under his belt with more development and he’s a 1st round pick. Let’s see if Mario can retain him

Moten has flashed the last two games but hasn’t put together a full season. Does he even get drafted right now? He def needs another year IMO, and I think it could be a big one if he stays.

 

[canes732]

I’d add Fletcher to that list.

I mean I doubt he gets drafted rn. Martinez was a 7th round guy last year

 

[Trav]

Where the **** is Fletcher going?! be roommates with Martinez??

And Yearby. I never count on these guys to make the right decision.

 

[RangerGranger]

The block he had that sprung Girard Pringle for 25+ was INSANE!

Bell hit the defender with what essentially was a right hook from a human that is 6'9 345 pounds. Ouch!

 

[Juancane]

Yeah the value in being a 4th round pick v another year of college has tipped to college because of NIL.

100% and a guy like Moten can get the same and try to work himself into a much more favorable draft pick that has more assurance he'll stick on a roster a couple of years. But lately we don't do well with these decisions.

 

[JD4]

If Bells draft grades is between 1st round to high 3rd round then I think he leaves

As he should in that case

 

[Dr. Citizen Cane]

McCoy can gtfo.
He should NOT be slated into any spot at all!

Rodriguez is solid at guard if we can get Connor Lew from portal at Center