Apps In The Pros Mega Thread

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[appdaze]

I hope we can develop more nfl talent in the next couple years. Once Martin and Lamm hang it up we will be down to 6 current players and im not sure how long some of them will last.

[AppStFan1]

I hope we can develop more nfl talent in the next couple years. Once Martin and Lamm hang it up we will be down to 6 current players and im not sure how long some of them will last.

Between the portal and slacking some in recruiting we have seen the talent dip. I agree with you that we need to have some more NFL talent. Being down in the single digits is bad for a program like ours.

[AppSt94]

Let’s not over exaggerate our presence, or lack thereof in the NFL. We aren’t, nor likely will we ever be churning out NFL contributors.

[EastHallApp]

Let’s not over exaggerate our presence, or lack thereof in the NFL. We aren’t, nor likely will we ever be churning out NFL contributors.

I don't think the total number is so bad, but it would have been nice to produce at least a couple bigger contributors over the course of our run of success. Plenty of programs that have won less than us have done so.

[AppStFan1]

Let’s not over exaggerate our presence, or lack thereof in the NFL. We aren’t, nor likely will we ever be churning out NFL contributors.

I, nor anyone else, has said we should be. All I was saying is that we are far below where we were and it is sad to see our numbers cut in half of what they should be. We should have a good enough draft class yearly to have 5+ get a shot and average 2-3 a year making a team.

Last year we had 13 make opening day rosters and were #1 in the Sun Belt. Let's see where we stand when those numbers come out in the next few days.

[AppSt94]

Let’s not over exaggerate our presence, or lack thereof in the NFL. We aren’t, nor likely will we ever be churning out NFL contributors.

I don't think the total number is so bad, but it would have been nice to produce at least a couple bigger contributors over the course of our run of success. Plenty of programs that have won less than us have done so.

Sure, but define contributor? I’m not suggesting that you’re wrong nor am I arguing with you, but most of our guys that have managed to stick around are guys that play positions that don’t get a lot of attention. OL, Punter and LBs. They contribute, but they aren’t guys that receiver notoriety at the next level.

[AppStFan1]

Let’s not over exaggerate our presence, or lack thereof in the NFL. We aren’t, nor likely will we ever be churning out NFL contributors.

I don't think the total number is so bad, but it would have been nice to produce at least a couple bigger contributors over the course of our run of success. Plenty of programs that have won less than us have done so.

Sure, but define contributor? I’m not suggesting that you’re wrong nor am I arguing with you, but most of our guys that have managed to stick around are guys that play positions that don’t get a lot of attention. OL, Punter and LBs. They contribute, but they aren’t guys that receiver notoriety at the next level.

I think you just defined what he meant by it. Just because someone does not get a lot of attention does not mean they don't contribute. You are reading a little too much into what he said. We all know a contributor is a player who make the team and give something or adds to the team either in a starter, backup, or role player type of role either on offense, defense, or special teams. We are never going to have a couple dozen Pro Bowlers

[EastHallApp]

Let’s not over exaggerate our presence, or lack thereof in the NFL. We aren’t, nor likely will we ever be churning out NFL contributors.

I don't think the total number is so bad, but it would have been nice to produce at least a couple bigger contributors over the course of our run of success. Plenty of programs that have won less than us have done so.

Sure, but define contributor? I’m not suggesting that you’re wrong nor am I arguing with you, but most of our guys that have managed to stick around are guys that play positions that don’t get a lot of attention. OL, Punter and LBs. They contribute, but they aren’t guys that receiver notoriety at the next level.

You said you aren't arguing with me, but it kind of sounds like you are.

[BambooRdApp]

I feel like if you have made the 53 man roster, you are a "contributor"to the success of the team. From a "potential number of times the announcers say your name perspective", we do not have many, if any, n the NFL at the moment (a starter).
For me, the trenches win games and those guys are not mentioned very often by name at the rate as skill players, however, may be the most significant contributions.
For our coaching staff and recruiting, we have to continue to sell our success in having players in the trenches in the NFL.
Hopefully, the new coaching staff can recruit some skill players that have more success in the NFL. Hearing the RB, WR, QB and App St periodically during the broadcast sure seems that it could enhance the brand even more as well as recruiting. It does seem like it would not hurt. Be awesome if we could get a QB (that starts) in the NFL one day.
In the NIL era, that may be difficult as colleges with deep pockets may come calling. I think our best potential option is a guy that comes to us through the portal and decides to stay the second year.

[AppSt94]

Let’s not over exaggerate our presence, or lack thereof in the NFL. We aren’t, nor likely will we ever be churning out NFL contributors.

I don't think the total number is so bad, but it would have been nice to produce at least a couple bigger contributors over the course of our run of success. Plenty of programs that have won less than us have done so.

Sure, but define contributor? I’m not suggesting that you’re wrong nor am I arguing with you, but most of our guys that have managed to stick around are guys that play positions that don’t get a lot of attention. OL, Punter and LBs. They contribute, but they aren’t guys that receiver notoriety at the next level.

You said you aren't arguing with me, but it kind of sounds like you are.

Not at all.