hate everyone. it works for me.Choosing whom to hate more… Corey or Gary…
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Seaton in the portal
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I don't think anyone gets mad at Yak. Although, I admit I was miffed that time when he commented that I was humble bragging about a $15 set of mixing bowls.
If he left without having written parameters on a new deal, then to quote his former coach, he’s an idot.
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If Seaton signs with OR (quarter system) or by Monday to the SEC or another favored CFP contender, I'll be wrong. However, unless he has the "bag" lined up, his transfer may end up being a circus. I am intrgued as to how his transfer with huge price tag is actually being recieved by the suitors...
Although 247/On3 have him blue-chip rated, other services that use PFF and skill metrics, actually have him below many OL transfers. One red flag could be that when CU started the season it was Seaton LT, X Hill LG, and McGill C; and we could not run to that side. Hill and McGill were actually rated higher overall than Seaton, since Seatons run block grade was average/below average.
I believe Seaton is eying the NFL as his ultimate prize, expecting to be a 1st or 2nd round pick next year. I think he made strides and mostly achieved that in his two seasons at CU. Great pass protection grade but must improve in run blocking for this stock to rise--he has upside. At the right place, Seaton should improve his run blocking. At the wrong place, he may be just exposed if his run blocking does not improve, then does he keep the high pass blocking grade?
For NFL purposes, IMO the SEC or higher-end B1G teams sound be best for his NFL stock to continue rising. However, if he exposed or it does not go well for any reason (i.e. beat out, injury, run block grade is average) in either of those leagues, his NFL value will plummet. I think he will still be drafted, but not in 1st or 2nd round (maybe late 2nd).
In transferring, Seaton has to choose wisely. For the some higher-end teams, he may be penciled in to start but he will have competition to beat out. On a few teams, they may already have enough talent with older guys that he would not even be penciled in to start. For those teams why pay mammoth NIL for a guy that could be sitting in 2-deep? Also, if you are not a true CFP contender, then why pay the huge price tag for a one year rental?
Just spit-balling: given Seaton's youth, starting so young, and ending w/ injury, whether one transfer option might be joining a team to essentially RS in some manner: get healthy; play some but save your body; learn run blocking; and wait out some of a season. For this, he would be forced to take less NIL to be on a great team. Using this route, he either plays a 4th year (older, totally healthy w/ two seasons to improve run blocking) or his NFL stock is high enough to just declare and he comes out with less wear and tear. If he is not fully healthy, then healing up and being a year-older entering the NFL draft could be a good route. However a good number of declared lineman are Juniors, but not sure if they are RS-Juniors (hence had the extra season of coaching). One interesting tid-bit, the two Utah tackles are projected OT#2 and OT#5 in this year's draft.
FWIW
Although 247/On3 have him blue-chip rated, other services that use PFF and skill metrics, actually have him below many OL transfers. One red flag could be that when CU started the season it was Seaton LT, X Hill LG, and McGill C; and we could not run to that side. Hill and McGill were actually rated higher overall than Seaton, since Seatons run block grade was average/below average.
I believe Seaton is eying the NFL as his ultimate prize, expecting to be a 1st or 2nd round pick next year. I think he made strides and mostly achieved that in his two seasons at CU. Great pass protection grade but must improve in run blocking for this stock to rise--he has upside. At the right place, Seaton should improve his run blocking. At the wrong place, he may be just exposed if his run blocking does not improve, then does he keep the high pass blocking grade?
For NFL purposes, IMO the SEC or higher-end B1G teams sound be best for his NFL stock to continue rising. However, if he exposed or it does not go well for any reason (i.e. beat out, injury, run block grade is average) in either of those leagues, his NFL value will plummet. I think he will still be drafted, but not in 1st or 2nd round (maybe late 2nd).
In transferring, Seaton has to choose wisely. For the some higher-end teams, he may be penciled in to start but he will have competition to beat out. On a few teams, they may already have enough talent with older guys that he would not even be penciled in to start. For those teams why pay mammoth NIL for a guy that could be sitting in 2-deep? Also, if you are not a true CFP contender, then why pay the huge price tag for a one year rental?
Just spit-balling: given Seaton's youth, starting so young, and ending w/ injury, whether one transfer option might be joining a team to essentially RS in some manner: get healthy; play some but save your body; learn run blocking; and wait out some of a season. For this, he would be forced to take less NIL to be on a great team. Using this route, he either plays a 4th year (older, totally healthy w/ two seasons to improve run blocking) or his NFL stock is high enough to just declare and he comes out with less wear and tear. If he is not fully healthy, then healing up and being a year-older entering the NFL draft could be a good route. However a good number of declared lineman are Juniors, but not sure if they are RS-Juniors (hence had the extra season of coaching). One interesting tid-bit, the two Utah tackles are projected OT#2 and OT#5 in this year's draft.
FWIW
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Pure copium nonsense. He has offers from Oregon and Miami. I don't like the current situation anymore than anyone else, but come on. Like he'd enter the portal without his agents getting a verbal number from teams.
The suitors are the ones who started the process. He's not going to get left out in the cold.
It’s not cope, I don’t expect it to happen, I’m saying it it would be hilarious, not that it’s likely
SO he left and is still shopping at the end of the portal period? Clearly, he did not leave with an offer in place. That's some solid decision making.
Or he had multiple offers and he is making sure he picks the best fit for himself?
He could easily have been advised poorly expecting a ton of competing offers which never materialized (or he was lowballed relative to his perceived value)Or he had multiple offers and he is making sure he picks the best fit for himself?
Only trip has been to Miss St? Don’t want to miss checking that one out…Sweet ride, there. (My college roommate was from near there—and was clear about why he didn’t stay. Course that was back during reconstruction…)Or he had multiple offers and he is making sure he picks the best fit for himself?
Their current website:
“Mississippi State University fuels the vibrant community of Starkville, a place where academic excellence and spirited city life intertwine.”
Yep, that Starksville city life….
Obviously, he’ll get a spot…. but THIS was the plan?
(I’m really not even trying to mask my loathing anymore.)
The portal entry period is ending. The portal signing period has a lot of time remaining.
I’m not defending him. I think he’s a bit of a POS for bailing so late in the process and using media produced my CU in his announcement. I’m just saying that a visit to Miss St. where his former coach is does not prove he doesn’t have multiple good offers on the table.Only trip has been to Miss St? Don’t want to miss checking that one out…Sweet ride, there. (My college roommate was from near there—and was clear about why he didn’t stay. Course that was back during reconstruction…)
Their current website:
“Mississippi State University fuels the vibrant community of Starkville, a place where academic excellence and spirited city life intertwine.”
Yep, that Starksville city life….
Obviously, he’ll get a spot…. but THIS was the plan?
(I’m really not even trying to mask my loathing anymore.)
Edit: Never mind. Seaton posting his uncle’s number publicly indicates that they are running a clown show.
Yikes.
After you
Yes. But jumping in late and lingering into the spring semester with his building clown show does not suggest great planning.
But I’m sure his Uncle knows what he’s doing….
How do you know he didn’t get an offer?
WOW... Deion really cut ties with him. Usually Deion helps out those who are leaving.
He posted his Uncle’s phone number to call about offers… Just today, apparently.
I’m sure he’s had “offers,” but not the huge ones he thought he was leaving CU for.
Maybe his Uncle gets that for him.