2025-26 #PortalSZN Thread

[Fargo Husker]

100% agree that Edwards is not a guy you bring in to be RB1. As an RB2/change of pace back he’d be elite tho.

 

[JerryBones5]

100% agree that Edwards is not a guy you bring in to be RB1. As an RB2/change of pace back he’d be elite tho.

He would be so so good in Holgs offense.

 

[stonesak]

We back

 

[Flabio]

Edward is dynamic and can go from the backfield to slot and be a huge threat. Would be a huge pick up, particularly if we can hang on to EJ for one more year.

 

[vailhusker]

 

[herbsinator]

Edward is dynamic and can go from the backfield to slot and be a huge threat. Would be a huge pick up, particularly if we can hang on to EJ for one more year.

especially after Rhule’s press conference today, I’ve let go of any hope of keeping EJ another year

 

[ac husker]

Edward is dynamic and can go from the backfield to slot and be a huge threat. Would be a huge pick up, particularly if we can hang on to EJ for one more year.

EJ is not staying. NFL.

 

[Juro]

EJ is not staying. NFL.

This. EJ has a strong stock to go in the NFL draft, so why risk it for another season?

 

[...TrueColors...]

If we can convince EJ to come back next season, a guy like Edwards who is more of a speedster “lightning” back would be a great compliment to him.

I think we’re past this though. EJ is gone

 

[herbsinator]

This. EJ has a strong stock to go in the NFL draft, so why risk it for another season?

You probably come up with a comp package to get him to stay if you really wanted, but probably not worth it. Would require a lot of up front cash plus maybe paying the premiums on an insurance policy for his future earnings in the event of injury. I know Rhule said he isn’t worried about money, but those NIL dollars could be better used elsewhere.

 

[Herbie]

You probably come up with a comp package to get him to stay if you really wanted, but probably not worth it. Would require a lot of up front cash plus maybe paying the premiums on an insurance policy for his future earnings in the event of injury. I know Rhule said he isn’t worried about money, but those NIL dollars could be better used elsewhere.

It’s hard to see EJ’s stock getting higher than it is this year.

You’d have to have a big nil deal to make it worth while.

Someone said his draft ranking is equal to Cam Skateboo from last year right now.

Cam was guaranteed a little north of 1 million and getting paid $645k this season.
Even with the injury he will be on roster for atleast 1 more year guaranteed unless he is just absolute ass coming back.
Base next year is just north of 1 million.

So for 2 years and his signing bonus he would make $2,723,040. It would he dumb to Nebraska to commit that much to him.

 

[westernnehusker]

I think we’re past this though. EJ is gone

In a way, this is a good thing. It shows development and the fact that, hey we CAN get you to the league.

 

[Herbie]

In a way, this is a good thing. It shows development and the fact that, hey we CAN get you to the league.

It’ll make rb portal fishing easier
Last two games need to be an EJ showcase since he probably skips a bowl game

 

[Baron Winnebago]

100% agree that Edwards is not a guy you bring in to be RB1. As an RB2/change of pace back he’d be elite tho.

By elite you mean kinda ok, which is what he's been for his career

 

[Fargo Husker]

I think we’re past this though. EJ is gone

Gimme a break…I posted that like 4 days ago 😃

 

[Tezzer]

EJ should go pro. A better question is whether EJ plays in our bowl game or not?

 

[...TrueColors...]

Gimme a break…I posted that like 4 days ago 😃

😂😂 I didn’t even check the date on it. I thought it was today!

He’s getting some run for the Doak Walker. He actually looked faster the other night than he has previously. I just think if he closes this out like we think he will that his decision is pretty easy.

 

[Fargo Husker]

By elite you mean kinda ok, which is what he's been for his career

Averaged about 100 touches and 650 yards in his first two full seasons. Those would be solid numbers for an RB2.

To me…the biggest question with him is would he be willing to come in as an “RB2”? Methinks he would not.