2026 Potential Roster / Portal Entries

[Comstock44]

Dude, your just throwing crap against the wall. Never said he sucked, nor did I say I didn't want him back. I am of the opinion he is overrated as a superstar and drops too many balls. Calling him at his best 2024 Pena isn't a slight. I just saw too many drops and being caught from behind to label him a superstar. At this point I'd be shocked if he was a first rounder, I'd say ceiling is late rounder maybe mid round at the tip top the way he's played through the three years, and three separate teams. Id love to be wrong, but as of now he doesn't strike me as a game breaking wr.

Second your appeal to authority regarding Fran and Sarkisian opinion of Cook is a lame way to quash debate. It's a sports board, people are able to disagree, and if that is the standard I look forward to your 100 percent agreement with coaches decision going forward. And to be honest if he was a bonafide first rounder, Sarkisian would have done what's needed to retain him, or the Washington coach...

Calling it a "lame appeal to authority" misses the point. I’m not saying debate isn’t allowed. It’s a sports board, of course people can disagree. What I am saying is that when a coach who’s put multiple WRs into the NFL over the years (don't forget USC and Alabama) both saw Cook as a starter‑caliber guy, that carries weight. That’s not shutting down debate or throwing crap against the wall. That's laying down facts and adding context.

And let’s not rewrite history. You’re the one who labeled him a massive disappointment. I’m pointing out that the resume doesn’t match that take.

He got into trouble at Texas and Washington, that’s why he wasn’t retained there. But since coming to Syracuse he’s stayed out of trouble and by all reports has been a great teammate. That matters.
.

 

[Bulldog04]

As bad as this season was, I almost feel like it’s good that it happened. They know what they need to compete and know what they need to change from a coaching standpoint and player standpoint. Sometimes getting some humble pie ends up being very rewarding and I think this will be the case next year and a few more to come. Some of the conversations I’ve had with the guys really close to football are really excited and that’s all I need to hear …

 

[XC Cuse]

Calling it a "lame appeal to authority" misses the point. I’m not saying debate isn’t allowed. It’s a sports board, of course people can disagree. What I am saying is that when a coach who’s put multiple WRs into the NFL over the years (don't forget USC and Alabama) both saw Cook as a starter‑caliber guy, that carries weight. That’s not shutting down debate or throwing crap against the wall. That's laying down facts and adding context.

And let’s not rewrite history. You’re the one who labeled him a massive disappointment. I’m pointing out that the resume doesn’t match that take.

He got into trouble at Texas and Washington, that’s why he wasn’t retained there. But since coming to Syracuse he’s stayed out of trouble and by all reports has been a great teammate. That matters.
.

He has been disappointing. I expected more, he can still be solid, but based on his career thus far I doubt he lives up to the five star hype. Hopefully I'm wrong, but I just don't see a future first rounder. And Sarkisian would've pulled rank to keep him if he thought he was a true superstar. There is always a longer leash for true super stardom. Clearly we disagree, no point in arguing anymore, Ive voiced my opinion, and don't care to rehash every play. Only time will tell, I hope your right because we all win when Syracuse does. I just need to see a lot more to come to your opinion.

 

[Comstock44]

He has been disappointing. I expected more, he can still be solid, but based on his career thus far I doubt he lives up to the five star hype. Hopefully I'm wrong, but I just don't see a future first rounder. And Sarkisian would've pulled rank to keep him if he thought he was a true superstar. There is always a longer leash for true super stardom. Clearly we disagree, no point in arguing anymore, Ive voiced my opinion, and don't care to rehash every play. Only time will tell, I hope your right because we all win when Syracuse does. I just need to see a lot more to come to your opinion.

With a viable QB I think he’ll leave after next year and be a mid round pick.

 

[AZOrange]

As bad as this season was, I almost feel like it’s good that it happened. They know what they need to compete and know what they need to change from a coaching standpoint and player standpoint. Sometimes getting some humble pie ends up being very rewarding and I think this will be the case next year and a few more to come. Some of the conversations I’ve had with the guys really close to football are really excited and that’s all I need to hear …

Kyle covered up a lot of issues that lingered

 

[javadoc]

Kyle covered up a lot of issues that lingered

Angeli was likely going to do so again this year. The state of the QB room really laid everything bare, brightest light imaginable illuminating all the problems, directly or indirectly.