In Reply to: Nico: Passing+ Rushing = 183 yards posted by BluBlood on August 31, 2025 at 09:46:41
We may have a returning QB with experience in the system next season. Nico said his plan is to go pro after this season. I'd say right now the odds of him making a pro roster next fall are very very very long. He may improve. But .....
And, it would be surprising if any other teams come sniffing around offering him NILbucks to portal out.
I read many many comments from Tenn fans over the summer that were essentially "have fun watching Nico overthrow open guys." I wondered ... sour grapes, or accurate observation? Looked to me last night like he was doing a lot of overthrowing.
So, as of this beautiful Fall Sunday, based on last nights' play, I'd say the odds of us having a returning starting QB next season have increased dramatically.
If that happens, and Nico improves, then that's about as good as this season was going to be. This season was always going to be a washout. It was stupid to pay money for a guy that was going to be a 1 season QB during a washout season. Now, if that guy stays, that's a whole other deal.
If Foz and Friends can put together a recruiting class, if we can portal in some difference makers, maybe next season we can start to claw our way out of the huge hole that Chip left us in.