order of retaining

[ageezy]

now that we've signed our high school class ....

who are the top 5 guys you retain first on offense?

defense?

offense
1. toney
2. bell
3.
4.
5.

defense
1. moten
2. scott
3. blount
4. lightfoot
5. secondary

i cheated on the defense, but dline and secondary are the cornerstones of top defenses

 

[WR Cane]

Don’t think Toney can go yet.

 

[Yoyo423]

Don’t think Toney can go yet.

retention applies to everybody now because of the transfer portal...

 

[ageezy]

Don’t think Toney can go yet.

he can go to the highest bidder ...

 

[WR Cane]

I hear what you’re saying but Toney, to me, is like Duke, he got Miami in his blood no matter if we were 1-11, but I’m sure he will be taken care of in that sense.

 

[Ghandi]

Have an open conversation with these kids and let them know they’re a major part of the program.

Open a line of communication that allows them to tell you what they’re getting outside and give us a chance to match or surpass.

That’s how you play this game.

 

[JeffreyG]

Offense Fletcher
Defense Fitzgerald

 

[arwinga]

I think keeping Fletcher is impotant as well on offense

 

[canesigep23]

Offense
1. Toney
2. Bell
3. RBs - Don’t want to lose any, including Lyle. I still think he can be a really good player for us. Let’s not forget his runs last year, and there’s a reason he was taking the first snap against ND this year. He was obviously hurt and it’s not the first time our good players have had a sophomore slump in the past.
4. JoJo - see above. Still super talented. Put this season behind him and focus on coming out full force next season.
5. Toss up between Emory or another WR like Upshaw or Moore. God forbid whoever our starter is next year gets injured, we need veteran guy with experience to come in. We all know Emory’s limitations but I thought in the games he came in, he seemed a bit improved, extra juice in his step. With Moore/Upshaw, our WR room aside from Toney is still big question mark (putting aside incoming class) so would like those guys to stick around.

Defense
1. Moten
2. Scott
3. Blount
4. Wiley
5. Any of the DBs

 

[Yoyo423]

Would be a miracle if we keep all 4 CB's that got consistent playing time.

I unfortunately think Lyle is gone. I think he'll succeed elsewhere so can't blame him if he does, he got passed up. I'm assuming Miami portals another RB this cycle (hopefully another home run hitter, I think we're good on power backs with Fletcher/Brown/Mallory).

Lyle has to be gone.. once he got passed up by Pringle he hasn't seen a single carry I don't think...

 

[P-Tizzle]

Miami won't be losing a key player to anyone else but to the NFL. There's a reason why our recruiting class is barely inside the top ten. Mario is reserving $$ for player retention.

 

[ShadowSpring]

Bell is probably the single most important player to keep with a high likelihood of leaving. We lose a lot on that OL.

 

[rsa coral gables]

serious question, has any important contributor (starter or meaningful playing time) left in the last few years?

 

[ShadowSpring]

serious question, has any important contributor (starter or meaningful playing time) left in the last few years?

Horton

 

[ageezy]

serious question, has any important contributor (starter or meaningful playing time) left in the last few years?

good point ... but it's a two week window this year ... crazy stuff is gonna happen

 

[ageezy]

Bell is probably the single most important player to keep with a high likelihood of leaving. We lose a lot on that OL.

i guess i would add samson ... he and bell could make a nice tandem

 

[P-Tizzle]

Horton

Yeah, Horton would have helped A LOT this year.

 

[edge]

Riley Williams was a good contributor

 

[P-Tizzle]

Bell is probably the single most important player to keep with a high likelihood of leaving. We lose a lot on that OL.

Bell is the key to the O-Line, IMO

Bell
Samson
transfer/SJ
McCoy
Cantwell

That's the best O-line in the ACC and top 15 in the country rolling into next year. Could be higher depending on transfer center.

 

[ageezy]

Bell is the key to the O-Line, IMO

Bell
Samson
transfer/SJ
McCoy
Cantwell

That's the best O-line in the ACC and top 15 in the country rolling into next year. Could be higher depending on transfer center.

rumor is connor lew may be in play at center