Alright, we may need a lot of help. Tougher schedule next season. We're stuck at QB with Reed. O-Line graduates 3, not that they were any good anyways. You lose KC, Moss, EJ, and Nate. We definitely need a good RB.

On defense you lose starters, C Howell (Casper the ghost), Tyler O, Regis, Hayes, and Will Lee. Stuck with terrible linebackers. DB play wasn't terrible, it was all run game most of the time.

QB
RB
OL

KICKER

RB, QB

Both lines

A shutdown corner. WR.

zephyr88 said:

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QB
RB
OL

KICKER

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DL, a wr over 5'11"

Need DL also. At start of the season looked like we were light in the pants at DL. Turned out to be true.

How about a RB that's > 210?

Choo choo baby

Based on today's game...18-20 new starters.

We need QB competition. Another WR would be nice. An edge and maybe a LB. Then you likely look for the best 2 available regardless of position. OL would be nice but seems pretty hard to find immediate impact players there. Maybe a CB.

The RB room is deep and KJ is coming in, unlikely we need to take a RB.

Need 2 DL, 2 linebackers, 3 OL, a kicker, and a punter for sure

We need in order of priority:

OL
TE
DL
S
RB

We will be light on experience in these positions plus we need more talent on the line of scrimmage (both offense and defense) for a better run game (offense and defense).

And a QB

JohnClark929 said:

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We need in order of priority:

OL
TE
DL
S
RB

We will be light on experience in these positions plus we need more talent on the line of scrimmage (both offense and defense) for a better run game (offense and defense).

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A WR would also be nice

Pretty clear that QB is our #1 need now. No positions matter if we don't have a change from Reed.

Needs:
1. New QB
2. Dominant D linemen
3. Kickers
4. O linemen
5. LBs
6. Competent special teams coach

Can we get experienced and proven coordinators in the portal?

sixfoot said:

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Can we get experienced and proven coordinators in the portal?

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No we're going with someone that has never called plays.

Aggie88 said:

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Sooooooo … we need portal players at every position. Got it.

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Actually, yeah.
If we're serious about being contenders, that's exactly what we need.

If we don't have a team that's gonna put 10+ players into the NFL Draftt after every season, then we're not serious contenders

Staff's job is to upgrade the roster, each position, everywhere they can.
A player's job is to apply themselves in a way that ensures that's not a possibility.

Next year feels like a mini rebuild for a run in 2027. Whoever we get needs to be a two year deal.

OL is the biggest need. Whatever money we have available to spend, then spend it there. Reed sucks under pressure, and he was constantly under pressure at the EOY. And what's the point of recruiting stud RB if they run into a brick wall or are hit behind the line?

A stud OL also gives you a chance to see what a less mobile but more accurate passer can do (O'Neil).

Entire special teams and special teams coach too!

In my opinion, biggest needs are OL and LB. When our defensive schemes arent great or get out-talented (and I think Elko does a great job with his schemes) we don't have the physical talent to make up for mental mistakes.

Reed regressed to the mean big time in the homestretch of the season and OL was a big part of that (again with not enough physical talent to out-talent against high quality opposition) but we also need to bring in a QB to compete against Reed. There were far too many examples of QBs stepping into new teams and excelling this season for to us to stay committed to whatever high star recruit is next in line...would love to see stats on how many of those highly touted recruits across D1 a) stayed with their original program and b) won a lot of games.

"Wait till next year" and "the cupboard was bare" are total bullshht excuses when you see what Indiana, Ole Miss, Tech, etc. have done in the portal. We've always been a decade or more behind the times. Elko has done great in the portal and it must continue if we're to have any chance of competing annually. Embrace the portal and the present.

Accurate. Need elite dudes. We were broadly good at most position groups this year. Our most complete team in long time. But not really elite anywhere.

TBoneAg said:

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Need QB, Oline, one elite reciever, one elite running back, dline, linebackers

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So an entire team? I agree. It's gonna be rough next year.

offenseguru said:

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Accurate. Need elite dudes. We were broadly good at most position groups this year. Our most complete team in long time. But not really elite anywhere.

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We were at receiver with KC and Craver. I also thought we were pretty good at cb. As good there as any team in the country. But just really solid everywhere else.

DT





QB
CB

antman8504 said:

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TBoneAg said:

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Need QB, Oline, one elite reciever, one elite running back, dline, linebackers

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So an entire team? I agree. It's gonna be rough next year.

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Yeah… think most don't have trust in our development (for good reasons)

Need OL and DT and then possibly LB (do have a couple underclassmen at LB who might step up next year). DTs and a better pass rush is needed (from multiple threats as Howell disappeared to end the season).

Getting a high end QB won't matter if OL is awful on protection and unable to run the ball.

RB rooms needs another bruising back for depth, but RB are fastest to get up to speed and playing (pass pro is the most difficult). Have a good couple of classes of RBs, but missing another big back between the tackles.

Every year we crow about our great recruiting class and then every year our portal needs list every position group.

Roman Empire said:

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Every year we crow about our great recruiting class and then every year our portal needs list every position group.

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We don't crow, nor do we have reason to crow, about NFL Draft pick counts. That's where we're deficient.
Recruiting stars and high profile portal pickups don't mean squat if you don't develop them into NFL caliber prospects.

Until we're producing double-digit quantity of Draft picks every year, we're still gonna be looking upwards at those that do

We had no true X receiver so no not elite. Definitely better. Corner were really good. Not elite. Elite would've meant more takeaway. Scheme on defense was really good for them they won't be nfl first round guys.