NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted Sunday at 06:11 PM So this cycle has not really worked out as Oregon had hoped in quarterback recruiting. I mean it really started with the very late decision by 5-Star Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele to sign and later end up at Cal. Can’t blame him for walking into the quarterback room at Oregon and feeling like it was a much easier path to start at Cal. Oregon moved on and made a massive push for 5-Star QB Jared Curtis who ultimately ended up at Georgia. In my mind with the way Oregon’s current quarterback room sets up, Curtis would have been an ideal and seamless transition for Dan Lanning Now that comes with variables as does the rest of this article. And keep in mind, Oregon is one of the best at giving themselves options and rolling with the punches. Because of the transfer portal you have to operate this way. And because of the transfer portal I’m also nearly zero concerned with Oregon signing a prep quarterback in this cycle. While it might be preferred, it wouldn’t be an issue if the Ducks miss on every option and hit the portal. The success rate in the portal has been really good at the position. But they continue on expanding options with a lot of uncertainty about how it could play out. Oregon's Quarterback Recruiting: Panic or Patience? - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon is in on several top quarterbacks in this recruiting cycle but even if they miss out on all of them it could still work out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 2 Share Posted Sunday at 07:41 PM Patience. Recruiting, don't we all miss the good old days? Now with NIL & the portal, the commitments mean less than ever. 2 sides jump out, USC-Riley, throw $$$$ at the recruits, get the No.1 class, or Oregon-Lanning, take your time, talk to the recruits, if they want to be Ducks, sign 'em up, the portal will be there. (Maybe with some of USC's commits). Slightly different, and I can't know, but I don't think Emmanuel Pregnon is thinking he wishes he was still at USC. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 3 Share Posted Sunday at 08:04 PM If there was EVER a team that could get an elite portal transfer QB...it is Oregon, as has been proven the last three years. Nothing beats experience... 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 4 Share Posted Sunday at 09:59 PM Patience... Crazy enough Oregon probably doesn't need a prep QB this recruiting cycle. Moore will be around for one or two seasons. If Moore leaves after this year Novosad is probably next up. Moga and Smith are both promising and we'll have a fuller picture as to whether they stick around or not after the season. But I'd bet that one is guaranteed to stick around as they'll likely be in play for a backup spot. And then Oregon can always get someone from the portal if needed. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanLduck No. 5 Share Posted Monday at 08:56 PM I think the new House settlement might influence future portal picks with NIL deals needing to pass inspection. No more "buying" players. Supposedly. Either way, Oregon will end up in good shape. Our qb room now is stacked. Unproven sure, but hugely talented. I'm willing to wait it out. In Lanning & Co. we trust. Though for uncle Phil's sake, I hope we get that Natty soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 6 Share Posted yesterday at 05:19 AM A cautionary note here: Great portal additions at QB are NOT always readily available. The Ducks were extremely fortunate IMHO to have guys of he caliber of Nix and Dillon G. available when they were needed, and kudos for CDL for scooping them up. But such availability is probably the exception rather than the rule and it is unclear how revenue sharing will impact recruiting of portal options. I do agree that nothing beats experience at the QB position. But a program needs to work hard at developing the youngsters and have some success in so doing to sustain offensive strength over the long run. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 7 Share Posted yesterday at 05:28 AM On 6/9/2025 at 10:19 PM, Nevada Dawg said: But a program needs to work hard at developing the youngsters and have some success in so doing to sustain offensive strength over the long run. And there are pitfalls, costs and risks to that strategy too. What if you had a former 5-Star QB who you knew would be super when it was his turn...and it did not turn out that way? And it cost you a 'Natty? Naw...Georgia fans wouldn't know anything about that! 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 8 Share Posted 5 hours ago I didn't disagree with the premise that experience matters. But I will proudly stand by my post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
