5th years expected back next year:
Bonner, Hayes, Tranquill, Newsome, Bars, Mustipher, Weishar, Watkins, Canteen. Guys who could possibly leave early for draft if they have great seasons: Adams, Alize, EQ. So we really won't know the numbers until January. Still think 20 is the likely max. But who knows.
Let me preface this by saying that some of this opinion is based on continued success recruiting the 18' class. As well as, solid progression from some of the young players, which both I think are reasonable.
So, to go back to your previous post. I could easily see some of these guys not asked back.
- I could see 1 of Hayes/Bonner not asked back.
- As of today, I think only 1 of Weishar/Alize comes back.
- I highly doubt Canteen is a two year player regardless of performance.
- If Watkins doesn't win a starting job, and you can add a player like Griffith to this already good DB class, then he might not get asked back.
- At this point, I'd expect EQ to be in the conversation, and I'll be surprised, if after this season, he isn't considering leaving.
There are a lot of scenarios that could affect this. But with how recruiting is shaping up, and the current production of some of these players, I wouldn't find it surprising at all. With all that said, I do think some of these players could have breakout years and be wanted men, but that's TBD.
