re: Shea RPM for James Simon

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I do wonder if in this modern era where players transfer at the drop of a hat, if two backs of the caliber of Berry and Simon, who even though they compliment each other perfectly, can coexist and stay together for 3 years.

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I actually think the modern mindset could—not necessarily *will*, but *could*—be an active benefit in terms of coexistence and keeping them together.


If they’re both as good as we think theyll be, then they’ll both get more than enough touches to show NFL evaluators what they’re capable of. The time is long gone when the NFL would put significant stock in raw rushing yardage totals; in fact, a heavy college workload is often a *negative* from a scouting perspective. As long as you get enough reps to show your ability, the fact that you split time isn’t gonna matter. Thus, the biggest differences that will result from the fact (or I suppose i should say the possibility) that we’ll have two dynamic options are that both dudes will always be running with fresh legs and will be used in spots tailored to their strengths, as opposed to having to grind out a crazy workload and run tired or be shoehorned into roles for which they’re ill-suited.

Obviously, if it’s important to them personally to be a “bellcow” then yeah maybe it’ll be tough to keep both - but insofar as they’re concerned with maximizing draft stock, this should only help

So do we now officially have room for 3 Rb’s in 25’ class? Or we still pretending TH will be with us next season?

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3 RBs on scholarship is the absolute minimum on a roster. Several days ago, LSU was expecting 4...Williams, Jackson, Holly, and Durham. If Holly is gone, that goes to the minimum. All that's left for this class is the May transfer portal so yes, LSU might be looking at that for 1 more RB. and assuming Holly is gone, there is the scholarship to use.

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Agreed with your analysis. Take one in the spring transfer window, preferably one with multiple years of eligibility left.

I think it's possible we take 3 next year, but not likely. Berry + Simon for sure, but wonder if Ford becomes an option now (whether as an RB or ATH).

But I do wonder if in this modern era where players transfer at the drop of a hat, if two backs of the caliber of Berry and Simon, who even though they compliment each other perfectly, can coexist and stay together for 3 years.
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Both Berry and Simon are very talented, but don't leave out Durham that is coming in. This kid is going to be hard to take off the field. Crazy good!

Along with Kaleb Jackson, we are building a hellofa RB room. Will be difficult to keep them all.

Durham should’ve been a 5 star. Everyone in Texas knows it’s true.

Can he move up to '24? We need him now.

Simon seems to be a really solid RB: great vision, always moving forward, not afraid of contact and very good speed. Looking forward to seeing him at LSU. Durham is going to be a STUD RB at LSU.