Now, what we have to worry about is being devastated by the portal. In a perfect scenario, CJ Allen, Raylan Wilson, Monroe Freeling, and Ernest Green return. We’re losing three good receivers to eligibility, and frankly, the highly touted Taylor and Wiley haven’t shot confidence way up for the future. I think it’s almost a necessity to pull Cam Coleman out of the transfer portal and pray that Branch stays. Another possibility is that our latest five-star TE, Kaiden Prothro, does not gain weight and remains a WR. That might not be a bad thing, as the TE room will still be stacked. Next year, it looks like the top three TEs will be Luckie, Barbour, and Williams. Reddell is a great blocker, so I’d like to see him take on a more “H-Back” type of role. Expect Henrich to transfer; poor guy is a three-star drowning in a sea of four- and five-star talent. Newcomers Keyes and Fogle will have to pay their dues, but they are very promising. At Running Back, expect to see Rod Robinson hit the portal; it just hasn’t worked out. Frazier and Walker are the quickest, most explosive RBs we have. Bowens is good, Bowens is fast, but he ain’t “sudden.” McCray is out of eligibility, so I think it would behoove us to bring in another RB in the mold of Frazier and Walker. At QB, I don’t think anyone can doubt Stockton’s intestinal fortitude; however, has he reached his ceiling? He’s just not effective as a downfield passer. Maybe we need to find a Trinidad in the portal???? Puglisi to me is an enigma. Can stand flat-footed and throw it sixty yards, but not sure about his pocket moxie and decision-making abilities. Montgomery has had rave reviews, but that’s come against the third stringers. Offensive Line, it would be great if Freeling and Greene return, but more importantly, we need a coach. Searels isn’t the answer. There's a certain guy named Pittman, who I hear is available… On defense, it would be a blessing if Allen and Wilson return a la Chubb and Michel, but Cole and Williams have proven themselves more than capable. The D Line needs more dominance in the 3-technique slot, and we need more and better depth at the Edge position. We have good replacements and incoming talent for special teams. Drew Miller will replace Thorson and Snellings for Garner; I don’t see much, if any, drop off here. We have the number one kicker and punter in the nation coming in this spring as well. Now, let’s look at coaching. Kirby places a great emphasis on recruiting, but at what price? I’m sorry, there are much better secondary coaches out there than T-Rob and Williams. In fact, IMO, I think Kirby ought to have ditched T-Rob and paid Muschamp to stay as Safeties coach and co-defense coordinator. Coley can recruit, but he’s just not a superior WR Coach. Maybe it’s time to give Hines Ward a call. Trey Scott is one of the best D-line coaches, and he and Coach Uzo-Diribe seem to be very cohesive. Schumann needs to do a deep self-evaluation and work on his weaknesses. Without Muschamp as his second chair, he’s been in decline. All of a sudden, the “Schumann will be a head coach soon” talk has gone away. There’s a reason for that… Hartley is the best TE coach in the nation. Pay him what he wants. Bobo, ah Bobo, the fans' pet hate. I don’t know. Schizophrenia comes to mind. One game brilliant; the next awful. More consistency in play calling would help. We were spoiled with Monken, admit it. Finally, the man himself, Kirby. At 10 years, two NCs, and 4 SEC titles, he still screws up game management regularly, often at the very worst times. For every brilliant onside kick or fake punt call, there are 3 game management screw-ups. But… They say you got to dance with the “one that brung ya…” Well… Just saying there are better and more consistent coaches out there than Searels, T-Rob, Williams, Coley, and Bobo. Finally, NIL. While it will be hard to compete with Texas Oil money, we aren’t lacking in resources here. We need to spend wisely and copiously for the 3 or 4 players that will put us over the top. Oh, and for the love of God, avoid the playoff bye and Sugar Bowl like the plague!
Re: Georgia football final grades as Bulldogs fall to Ole Miss to end 2025 season
Now, what we have to worry about is being devastated by the portal. In a perfect scenario, CJ Allen, Raylan Wilson, Monroe Freeling, and Ernest Green return. We’re losing three good receivers to eligibility, and frankly, the highly touted Taylor and Wiley haven’t shot confidence way up for the future. I think it’s almost a necessity to pull Cam Coleman out of the transfer portal and pray that Branch stays. Another possibility is that our latest five-star TE, Kaiden Prothro, does not gain weight and remains a WR. That might not be a bad thing, as the TE room will still be stacked. Next year, it looks like the top three TEs will be Luckie, Barbour, and Williams. Reddell is a great blocker, so I’d like to see him take on a more “H-Back” type of role. Expect Henrich to transfer; poor guy is a three-star drowning in a sea of four- and five-star talent. Newcomers Keyes and Fogle will have to pay their dues, but they are very promising. At Running Back, expect to see Rod Robinson hit the portal; it just hasn’t worked out. Frazier and Walker are the quickest, most explosive RBs we have. Bowens is good, Bowens is fast, but he ain’t “sudden.” McCray is out of eligibility, so I think it would behoove us to bring in another RB in the mold of Frazier and Walker. At QB, I don’t think anyone can doubt Stockton’s intestinal fortitude; however, has he reached his ceiling? He’s just not effective as a downfield passer. Maybe we need to find a Trinidad in the portal???? Puglisi to me is an enigma. Can stand flat-footed and throw it sixty yards, but not sure about his pocket moxie and decision-making abilities. Montgomery has had rave reviews, but that’s come against the third stringers. Offensive Line, it would be great if Freeling and Greene return, but more importantly, we need a coach. Searels isn’t the answer. There's a certain guy named Pittman, who I hear is available… On defense, it would be a blessing if Allen and Wilson return a la Chubb and Michel, but Cole and Williams have proven themselves more than capable. The D Line needs more dominance in the 3-technique slot, and we need more and better depth at the Edge position. We have good replacements and incoming talent for special teams. Drew Miller will replace Thorson and Snellings for Garner; I don’t see much, if any, drop off here. We have the number one kicker and punter in the nation coming in this spring as well. Now, let’s look at coaching. Kirby places a great emphasis on recruiting, but at what price? I’m sorry, there are much better secondary coaches out there than T-Rob and Williams. In fact, IMO, I think Kirby ought to have ditched T-Rob and paid Muschamp to stay as Safeties coach and co-defense coordinator. Coley can recruit, but he’s just not a superior WR Coach. Maybe it’s time to give Hines Ward a call. Trey Scott is one of the best D-line coaches, and he and Coach Uzo-Diribe seem to be very cohesive. Schumann needs to do a deep self-evaluation and work on his weaknesses. Without Muschamp as his second chair, he’s been in decline. All of a sudden, the “Schumann will be a head coach soon” talk has gone away. There’s a reason for that… Hartley is the best TE coach in the nation. Pay him what he wants. Bobo, ah Bobo, the fans' pet hate. I don’t know. Schizophrenia comes to mind. One game brilliant; the next awful. More consistency in play calling would help. We were spoiled with Monken, admit it. Finally, the man himself, Kirby. At 10 years, two NCs, and 4 SEC titles, he still screws up game management regularly, often at the very worst times. For every brilliant onside kick or fake punt call, there are 3 game management screw-ups. But… They say you got to dance with the “one that brung ya…” Well… Just saying there are better and more consistent coaches out there than Searels, T-Rob, Williams, Coley, and Bobo. Finally, NIL. While it will be hard to compete with Texas Oil money, we aren’t lacking in resources here. We need to spend wisely and copiously for the 3 or 4 players that will put us over the top. Oh, and for the love of God, avoid the playoff bye and Sugar Bowl like the plague!