Class of 2021 QB Kyle McCord (NJ) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (12/17/23)

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Cuse181]

Why is McCord behind Vandagriff in the transfer ratings? Vandagriff has thrown 0 passes in games that matter and got beat out by a former walk on and Carson Beck… seems a bit over hyped (no disrespect to either but they weren’t 5 star recruits)

 

[David321]

Time for the McCord thread Nightshift!

Reporting for duty.

 

[tep624]

I know this is McCord's thread but seeing as though there was talk about Fleming being a package deal I figured I'd share here.

I think I’m cool with this - we have a lot of WR talent coming in.

 

[Whitey23]

 

[bnoro]

McCord is a rigid pocket passer. Don’t we need dual threat QBs to keep defenses honest? Our Oline has never been able to protect dropback pro style passers (i.e. DeVito). Dual threats like Dungey and Schrader have fared better. Plus FB said at his presser that we're going to run the ball. I'm not seeing how a QB like McCord fits in with a weakness in the Oline. FB is getting good portal transfers but no Olineman so far. Worries me.

I'm hoping it'll look a lot more like the offense we ran when Nassib was here.

Love an old school pro style offense and it can still work in college

 

[Dinkyspond]

I'm hoping it'll look a lot more like the offense we ran when Nassib was here.

Love an old school pro style offense and it can still work in college

That is a good suggestion. But didn’t Nassib have a decent oline, at least decent enough in the old Big East to protect him?

 

[tep624]

I'm hoping it'll look a lot more like the offense we ran when Nassib was here.

Love an old school pro style offense and it can still work in college

Yeah that’s what I’m hoping too. If we can get the Line shored up with a couple of new high quality starters we’ll be cooking with gas.

 

[Dinkyspond]

I like the idea of a pocket passer with Gadsden staying and the addition receivers we are signing. We play in a dome. It’s a huge recruiting advantage to sign offensive talent.

I’m sure Fran is selling the perfect environment to play in for passing to McCord and the receivers.

But our problem is pass protection

 

[Atlcuse44]

Have I really been bad for twenty years?

One of us must have stolen a cursed relic or something 20 years ago.

 

[DoctorBombay]

 

[JrodCuse]

Wait he’s actually coming?!

 

[SUFan44]

But our problem is pass protection

Pass protection looks a lot better when the QB is A) competent as a passer and B) has weapons getting open at a decent rate.

 

[phil77]

But our problem WAS pass protection

Fixed it for you. New coaching staff. New teaching. New philosophy. Might not be see the problem

 

[Reyes39]

Next up, the o line.

 

[normaliswear]

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God I love this kid lol

 

[SuFTW]

One of us must have stolen a cursed relic or something 20 years ago.

Or a Tiki idol maybe, like Bobby Brady.

 

[pokercuse08]

Yeah I'm not worried about the OL. Like, I would be, but Fran Brown is a smart guy and he's not going to get all these wide receivers and a pocket passer if he can't protect him.

 

[Jasoncuse]

Assuming the money is in the ballpark, there’s a lot to sell to McCord (or any QB) all of a sudden.

-brand new HC that has experienced the absolute highs for college football
-OC from the NFL with power 5 playcalling experience/success
-seems likely to be returning an all-conference or better receiver
-a lot of WR talent coming in from the portal ready to prove themselves
-returning all-conference RB that is also a good receiver
-do it all talented TE returning
-some OL pieces (this is the concern)
-softer schedule with a lot of home games
-indoor home field

A lot of positives to help him prove his NFL worth. Hope this works out for both sides.

 

[Day2]

Still only on page 28 but I see we’ve evolved from bourbon to cocaine fairly quickly.

 

[DoctorBombay]

Sounds like Jacquez is sticking around.

Sounds like Jaquez is sticking around

Sounds like Jaquez is sticking around

 

[tep624]

Or a Tiki idol maybe, like Bobby Brady.

That literally made me lol. Bobby.

 

[KellySyracuse]

We're back in it

 

[sufandu]

That is a good suggestion. But didn’t Nassib have a decent oline, at least decent enough in the old Big East to protect him?

Once Pugh came back from injury it was. We also had a good complementary running game with two guys combining for 2000 yards.

 

[TacomaCuse]

For the first time in my adult life, Syracuse football recruiting is fun. Had to come join the party. Hope Coach Fran brings out all the Ferraris this weekend for this kid