"MOBILE, Ala. - The word from Senior Bowl players is clear: the transfer portal remains a positive thing for college football, and NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) money seems less problematic than a couple of years ago, or possibly even last year. The latter hints at a changing attitude. There's not nearly as many players claiming NIL is bad for college football as two years ago. My thought? As players grow up in the NIL system, it becomes more normal, more accepted,"
"Senior Bowl players like both tools, the transfer portal and NIL. Texas safety Michael Taaffe said "NIL has been good. They thought at first that NIL was going to be 'The rich got richer.' The LSUs, the Texases, the Alabamas, the Georgias. But we just saw Indiana go win a national championship and go 16 -0, something that's never been done before.""
Senior Bowl players report the transfer portal remains a positive force and NIL money appears less problematic than in prior years. Attitudes toward NIL have softened as players grow accustomed to the system and accept its downsides. The transfer portal is viewed more nuanced, sometimes intertwined with NIL incentives. Some players warn that chasing money can impede player development, while others say they'll never transfer. Most players expressed little animosity toward teammates who transfer, even for higher pay. Texas safety Michael Taaffe praised NIL and pointed to unexpected team success, while Clemson running back Adam Randall cautioned against prioritizing immediate compensation over growth.
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