On Zaquan Patterson...

[DMoney]

This was an expected move.

I've always been a fan of Patterson's game- he was the best player on the field several times for Chaminade in 2023. But the reality is that he's a very highly paid player who's limited in coverage, has been injured, and has not taken the next step off the field. A parting makes sense for both parties- Patterson has three years of eligibility and a chance to build himself into an NFL player with more playing time. We can spend the money on a win-now safety while continuing to develop guys like Dylan Day.

It's never a good thing when a talented, big-name local player doesn't work out, but in the modern era it's better for both sides to move on quickly.

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

Thank you.

 

[PUNCICANE]

its amazing how the sport has evolved in the managing the salary cap

 

[305 MOUNTAIN MAN]

Translation-mucho dinero, un dolor de cabeza y no puede cubrir a su abuela.

 

[Canesfan3234]

The amount of dancing around this issue on yesterday's pod was impressive

 

[AlexCane]

Between this guy and Avantae, I feel like we're cursed with high 4 or 5 star safety prospects.

 

[htownkidd]

Between this guy and Avantae, I feel like we're cursed with high 4 or 5 star safety prospects.

+ Gurvan Hall

 

[BigCaneAl]

This was an expected move.

I've always been a fan of Patterson's game- he was the best player on the field several times for Chaminade in 2023. But the reality is that he's a very highly paid player who's limited in coverage, has been injured, and has not taken the next step off the field. A parting makes sense for both parties- Patterson has three years of eligibility and a chance to build himself into an NFL player with more playing time. We can spend the money on a win-now safety while continuing to develop guys like Dylan Day.

It's never a good thing when a talented, big-name local player doesn't work out, but in the modern era it's better for both sides to move on quickly.

Seemed pretty clear something like this was going to happen based on your podcast yesterday.

 

[Juanmanuel V]

its amazing how the sport has evolved in the managing the salary cap

Yeah ,Back in the Day He would be a Redshirt Freshman,Work himself in special teams.Now money fast Track the process with bad results

 

[Juanmanuel V]

This was an expected move.

I've always been a fan of Patterson's game- he was the best player on the field several times for Chaminade in 2023. But the reality is that he's a very highly paid player who's limited in coverage, has been injured, and has not taken the next step off the field. A parting makes sense for both parties- Patterson has three years of eligibility and a chance to build himself into an NFL player with more playing time. We can spend the money on a win-now safety while continuing to develop guys like Dylan Day.

It's never a good thing when a talented, big-name local player doesn't work out, but in the modern era it's better for both sides to move on quickly.

I’m just Stunned at how 1 year changes everything.Zaquan Patterson was a hard fought expensive recruiting Victory , year later parting ways,

 

[TheATLCane]

I’m just Stunned at how 1 year changes everything.Zaquan Patterson was a hard fought expensive recruiting Victory , year later parting ways,

1 year later there is a body of work. Attach that to a high price tag and it shouldn't be too surprising. Message is that there isn't time (or disposable money) for highly paid players to "figure it out"

 

[NoahPerez]

Thoughts from the crew:

 

[Problem2]

Gaby said he lost weight this offseason too. Not ideal

 

[SCarolina Ibis]

He needs some work. He's a targeting call waiting to happen. Every time he went in for a tackle he'd lower his head.

 

[sedlst11]

Gaby said he lost weight this offseason too. Not ideal

He was already skinny

 

[TouchMoney26]

Gaby said he lost weight this offseason too. Not ideal

looked like it

 

[cowboycane]

Between this guy and Avantae, I feel like we're cursed with high 4 or 5 star safety prospects.

Well the thing is we’re the only school in America where EVERY highly rated safety is a major character concern (which only becomes the universal truth once they leave).

 

[L A M P]

Worth it for the FSU tears alone. Tasty.

 

[Coach Macho]

Poor ROI on this one.

 

[305407cane]

Off the field comment there is something