re: Wake Forest's Jamie Newman has entered the transfer portal as grad transfer

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So, are you saying

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No, that’s not what I’m saying. My statement is with consideration to the actual options we’ve been discussing on the board.

I am saying the only reason to bring in a Transfer QB is to start; hypothetically someone who gives LSU a better chance of winning, as you said. I am saying that I don’t think that hypothetical currently exists and, without that expectation as we had with Burrow, it doesn’t make sense to spend a scholly on another potential backup QB.

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I said, “This assumes the coaches ‘have not seen something that makes them think he isn’t starting quality’.” “Starting quality” implying that he is capable of leading LSU to a Championship...(LSU starting quality, not like ULM starting quality).

In our limited fan insight, It appears the coaches are confident in Brennan’s ability. I do not believe taking a QB Transfer to “compete” for a starting job makes sense (this year). I do not think it can be objectively stated (by a fan) that any of the current Transfer QBs will be better than Brennan next year.

And, since (I think) Brennan has earned the opportunity to be the starting LSU Mighty Fighting Tiger QB, we don’t need a Transfer. Ideally, we could bring in several quality QBs as insurance, but we don’t have the scholarships for that (or even one, IMO).

And, yes, I think spending 3 years learning and developing and showing he is capable (again, assuming he has shown in practice that he is capable of being a quality starter) means that he has earned the opportunity to start. And if CEO also sees him as the starter for 2020 (which is what I think), I don’t think they would or should bring in a Transfer.

BUT - to your point, if there is a QB who we know is better than Brennan (and we’re okay with Brennan transferring out himself) absolutely bring him in and let’s geaux win a Ship. If Trevor Lawrence wants to transfer, yes, take him. If it’s any of these other guys who are currently actual options, no, I don’t see how it makes sense.