10 possible transfer destinations of Jalen Hurts Oklahoma included
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Considering that school starts Monday, and he is taking official visits to Maryland and Miami this weekend, I don't see him at OU
If we take Hurts, I think we lose Kendall.
I think Hurts for several reasons is attracted to OU.
First, because of our great depth at wide receivers and we are solid at RB.
Also, Riley is perhaps the nation's best head coach at offensive play calling and we are a probable playoff team.
With our last two QBs winning the Heisman, I think Hurts is especially attracted to us.
Hurts is a good quarterback and his addition would be very timely, especially in buying a year to develop Mordecai and Rattler.
Playing under Riley won't "hurt" Hurts either.
Where else would Hurts play for a better offensive coach ?
Playing under Riley won't "hurt" Hurts either.
Where else would Hurts play for a better offensive coach ?
He’s going to end up in Miami.
If I’m wrong, I prefer my crow deep fried with Cavenders
If I’m wrong, I prefer my crow deep fried with Cavenders
I hope you're wrong.
Hurts is from the Houston area (Channelview), so that may work in OU's favor.
If not, the pressure is on Rattler while Mordecai is lurking in the background. As young and untested as these two are, I don't see a bad scenario for OU this season.....my main concern is the construction of a D-1 caliber defense.
He's in Miami tomorrow (Sunday).
Locale played no part in his initial decision to go to Alabama. I don't see his Houston roots playing a part in his transfer decisions.
I said it MAY work in OU's favor....anyway he's at Miami today and MAY become only a wish for OU fans.
Hardly fair to go from cold OK to balmy S. Florida this time of year. He is on the clock....
with a young Oline, Hurts is just what this team needs. He may not throw a good deep ball, but hes able to to throw the short and intermediate passes, and great wr's can make an avg qb great. Also is ability to run with the ball is something that will help this team. He's been there done that so he will not be rattled in big games (RRR)
There are undeniable facts concerning Hurts. He went something like 26-2 as a starter and got beat out of his job by a freshman with less than 60 total minutes of game time.
Hurts got beat out by a Heisman second place finisher. He is a veteran QB with lots of skill. Some of you act like some bum ass put him on the sideline.
That freshman won a national championship in 2017 and finished second in the Heisman race in 2018. And Hurts bailed his team out of hot water in the SEC championship game when Tua got injured.
These too, are undeniable facts.
Hurts is not a Heisman caliber player, at least so far. But in all fairness to Mordecai and Rattler, he may be OU’s best option in 2019.
You make it sound like Hurts is Jake Sills.
Hurts' job at Alabama was to "not lose" the game for them. He was surrounded by the best talent in the country. He was never expected to do the things he would have to do in Norman. I would still rather roll with what we've got, regardless of Bulletin Board Kendal's status.
All that aside, he seems like a good kid and a great teammate. I wouldn't be disappointed if he joined the team.
All that aside, he seems like a good kid and a great teammate. I wouldn't be disappointed if he joined the team.
Agree.
And playing under Riley could make him better than he has been.
It isn’t fair to compare him to Mayfield and Murray. No quarterback could equal the things that these two did over the past four years.
Chances are, Hurts could be OU’s best option at QB if he comes to Norman....at least for this year until Rattler and Mordecai develop.
Having said all of this, the best scenario I can think of is for Rattler or Mordecai to take over the offense as Holieway did in 1985 as a true freshman.
No doubt Riley makes him a much better, more draftable quarterback. I think that what ultimately keeps him away is knowing that Rattler is coming in and could very well be the starter right out of the gate, or at least before the season is over. I think he'll shy away from a possible Tua, part II.
Well if you look at Murray's stats and Mayfields stats before they transferred Hurts stats are more impressive. 26-2 as a starter with over 5,000 passing yds and 1900 rushing yards. Who knew that Baker and Kyler would do what they did? Especially Murray this year, I know I didn't.
OU is obviously interested otherwise he would not have been in Norman and vice versa. I read a few days ago that Riley said this recently.
“Just like at any position we’re going to look at it and say, do we feel like we’ve got what we need in that room to win right now? If the answer’s yes then we won’t pursue anybody,” Riley said. “If the answer’s that we feel like there’s somebody [out] there that could help us — at any position, quarterback being no different — then we’ll certainly look at it.”
I would be very surprised if Hurts does not come to OU, but thats just my feeling on it. I know if I was in his position thats where I would go, 2 back to back Heisman QB's, 2 back to back Playoff appearances. Miami? Pfft, Maryland lol ok.
A heck of a lot better than what we have right now if Murray is not coming back and since Hurts visited I believe Lincoln knows Murray is gone.
OU is obviously interested otherwise he would not have been in Norman and vice versa. I read a few days ago that Riley said this recently.
“Just like at any position we’re going to look at it and say, do we feel like we’ve got what we need in that room to win right now? If the answer’s yes then we won’t pursue anybody,” Riley said. “If the answer’s that we feel like there’s somebody [out] there that could help us — at any position, quarterback being no different — then we’ll certainly look at it.”
I would be very surprised if Hurts does not come to OU, but thats just my feeling on it. I know if I was in his position thats where I would go, 2 back to back Heisman QB's, 2 back to back Playoff appearances. Miami? Pfft, Maryland lol ok.
A heck of a lot better than what we have right now if Murray is not coming back and since Hurts visited I believe Lincoln knows Murray is gone.
There is no doubt Hurts has talent but I think he has shown in the past he isnt a QB defenses are going to fear when it comes to the passing game. Could Riley change that aspect of his game? Maybe and maybe not.
The ability to pass downfield is what has helped make the offense so dynamic and has also allowed the running game to have success over the past years. So I do believe its vital whoever is behind center has that ability to be a consistant 65-70% passer.
Like most if he comes and wins the job I will root for him to have success but I just think with Mordeci and Rattler waiting its better to go that route. I know I am in a minority here in regard to this and thats fine because in the end I believe in Riley.
The ability to pass downfield is what has helped make the offense so dynamic and has also allowed the running game to have success over the past years. So I do believe its vital whoever is behind center has that ability to be a consistant 65-70% passer.
Like most if he comes and wins the job I will root for him to have success but I just think with Mordeci and Rattler waiting its better to go that route. I know I am in a minority here in regard to this and thats fine because in the end I believe in Riley.
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Tom Brady had a 61.9% completion percentage at Michigan and was a backup there his first two years. His four year passing yardage total at Michigan was 4,773 yards and 30 TD's......Hurts in 3 years at Alabama has thrown for a paltry 5,481 yards and 46 TD's.
Bring back Jake Sills.
Bring back Jake Sills.
So CT because folks dont agree with wanting Hurts here you want to act as if we shouldnt have opinions? Look I normally agree with you on most things and its evident you want Hurts here but you can quit with your Jake Stills comments because none of us are saying or comparing Hurts to him.
You seem to be getting a little sensative over this. The last thing I want to see is for OU to start getting into a revolving door with bringing in QBs from other teams. Did they not recruit these QBs with the future of the program in mind?
I did not intend to disparage the opinions of others on Hurts. Sorry if I did.
While I believe Hurts would likely be a good addition, if he winds up elsewhere, I trust Riley to handle things and to develop any quarterback who enters the program.
I see Hurts as possibly a good way to bridge the gap between the Mayfield-Murray era and the current duo of quarterbacks, until either Mordecai and Rattler are polished and ready.
While I believe Hurts would likely be a good addition, if he winds up elsewhere, I trust Riley to handle things and to develop any quarterback who enters the program.
I see Hurts as possibly a good way to bridge the gap between the Mayfield-Murray era and the current duo of quarterbacks, until either Mordecai and Rattler are polished and ready.
Hurts coming in for one season could be advantageous much like the one season Dave Robertson gave OU. Mildren had just completed a fabulous career for the Sooners, and Robertson who wasn’t nearly as talented took the reins and did just enough to lead OU to a great season, which allowed Steve Davis to get ready for his three year record setting career. I’ve heard Barry talk about how important it was for OU to have had Robertson and how his single season at QB was very instrumental in winning two nattys over the next three years after Dave departed.
I saw this the other day. I think Riley has had his eyes on Hurts for a while now perhaps. All the 4 Coaches in the playoffs were asked this question, Riley responded by praising Hurts.
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/a...iley-cfb-needs-more-players-like-jalen-hurts/
Riley probably see's something in him that he can make better. Riley certainly knows more about QB's than I ever will.
If Riley was confident that any QB on campus or incoming QB would give them the best chance to win then why did Hurts visit?
Pretty much like life after Baker, we really didn't know what Murray would do or if he would even win the starting job. Riley may have known no matter what kind of season Murray had he would be gone most likely to fulfill his Baseball Contract. I think its a no brainer, how would you not want to take Hurts if he is interested?
QB's that have transferred to OU have had tremendous success, I think Hurts could as well.
I know Rattler is a 5 star qb and we have Mordecai and its not known if Kendall is leaving for sure so what exactly do we have right now that is better? Does OU want to be a Rebuild Program or a Reload Program? I prefer the Reload option.
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/a...iley-cfb-needs-more-players-like-jalen-hurts/
Riley probably see's something in him that he can make better. Riley certainly knows more about QB's than I ever will.
If Riley was confident that any QB on campus or incoming QB would give them the best chance to win then why did Hurts visit?
Pretty much like life after Baker, we really didn't know what Murray would do or if he would even win the starting job. Riley may have known no matter what kind of season Murray had he would be gone most likely to fulfill his Baseball Contract. I think its a no brainer, how would you not want to take Hurts if he is interested?
QB's that have transferred to OU have had tremendous success, I think Hurts could as well.
I know Rattler is a 5 star qb and we have Mordecai and its not known if Kendall is leaving for sure so what exactly do we have right now that is better? Does OU want to be a Rebuild Program or a Reload Program? I prefer the Reload option.
I am not a big fan of the new transfer rule honestly as it is almost like having a free agent pool. Plus I think coaches who start bringing in 1 year players even to bridge a gap can hurt future recruiting or create other recent recruits to transfer themselves.
Is it safe to assume Hurts' decision will come no later than tomorrow ?
Classes start tomorrow at OU.
Classes start tomorrow at OU.
Like others have said, I trust Riley knows what he has and knows what he needs to win next year.
With Hurts taking visits there is no guarantee he even wants to come to OU but him visiting tells me Riley knows we could use him to help us win next year. And unless Rattler comes in as a freshman and starts then how could it be a bad thing to be around Hurts for a year until he is ready to take over? Having a proven leader and player like Hurts even for one season would pay huge dividends in my opinion. Add to it the coverage OU would get and National Exposure, the talking heads would say Hurts and OU every 5 seconds even in their sleep.
With Hurts taking visits there is no guarantee he even wants to come to OU but him visiting tells me Riley knows we could use him to help us win next year. And unless Rattler comes in as a freshman and starts then how could it be a bad thing to be around Hurts for a year until he is ready to take over? Having a proven leader and player like Hurts even for one season would pay huge dividends in my opinion. Add to it the coverage OU would get and National Exposure, the talking heads would say Hurts and OU every 5 seconds even in their sleep.
Something to consider: the 2019 schedule is considerably weaker except for Texas.
OU plays at home vs Houston, South Dakota, Texas Tech, West Virginia, Iowa State,TCU, and road games with UCLA, Kansas, Kansas State, Baylor and O-State.
Grier and Cornelius are gone from West Virginia and O-State.
On paper, this may allow Riley the opportunity to go with a redshirt freshman in Mordecai or a true freshman in Rattler.
Texas is the 5th game scheduled so there's time to have these two players ready.
From there, it's a matter of how improved the defense is....and this will be more of an issue than who quarterbacks the offense, IMO. If we see the same defense as 2018 with a lesser offense, be afraid...be very afraid.
OU plays at home vs Houston, South Dakota, Texas Tech, West Virginia, Iowa State,TCU, and road games with UCLA, Kansas, Kansas State, Baylor and O-State.
Grier and Cornelius are gone from West Virginia and O-State.
On paper, this may allow Riley the opportunity to go with a redshirt freshman in Mordecai or a true freshman in Rattler.
Texas is the 5th game scheduled so there's time to have these two players ready.
From there, it's a matter of how improved the defense is....and this will be more of an issue than who quarterbacks the offense, IMO. If we see the same defense as 2018 with a lesser offense, be afraid...be very afraid.
That's because he's the one in the news. OU also had two O-linemen in on official visits this weekend. It could very well be one of them.
