I'm in the Texas has a plan (it's similar to NFL payment validation for positions and players) and hope they follow it. This is a developmental/plug year for us. No recruit other than potentially Wesley will see significant playing time other than maybe special teams from this class for 2 or more years. That's what we need. Backstopping our DL, OL, secondary, a LB or so to develop. Would like to flip M. Lee if reasonable, Cooper would be great - big back but stay sane on it. People aren't looking at our current roster talent enough. We need to keep those guys that have a year or so in our system first (Becton is greatness). We can develop now and have time for it ... unlike the prior 10 or so years. Get the best talent in a reasonable way, develop them, profit with wins.
Ojo is a great example of what not to do. He needs the Goosby plan but his TT deal is for 3 years. Ideally he would develop over 2 or so years then contribute. TT has put themselves in a position that he may get a year if lucky and will struggle or may never get it. His recent tape shows this. Every EDGE we looked at or have (Wesley) showed how raw he is on skill. It's geared for the defense on those drills! Wrong. No hips, no flex, no use of power, bad feet, too high, bad first step, etc. Can be coached but needs time. Their deal doesn't allow that. Maybe it works OK in Big 12, not here for that price tag.
Good post @SL Xpress.