Originally published at: https://pistolsfiringblog.com/noah-mckinney-reportedly-one-of-two-more-cowboys-planning-to-enter-transfer-portal/
Another Oklahoma State starter plans to leave the Cowboys, sorta. On Thursday, CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz reported that starting right guard Noah McKinney plans to enter the transfer portal with two years left, but he “will finish out the season at Oklahoma State before moving on.” According to Pro Football Focus, McKinney is the offense’s second-best player to see at least 100 snaps this season behind only Rodney Fields. He ranks second among OSU linemen as a pass blocker with a grade of 82.7. That ranks 28th among linemen with at least 100 snaps, which amounts to roughly two or three games. McKinney’s run-blocking grade (58.7) is still enough to put him second among OSU linemen this season. His decision to enter the transfer portal will likely be a popular one among OSU starters with eligibility, but nothing prevents OSU’s next coach from convincing these guys to withdraw and remain in Stillwater. Going in the portal merely helps these guys explore their options, but the longer OSU’s coaching search takes, the farther along those conversations can go. Kicker Gabe Panikowski also announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal on social media, thanking the program for the opportunity. “Representing…
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Well, at least McKinney is not quitting on his team the rest of this season, so kudos for him for that, and might change his mind after he sees who the new HC is going to be.
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Wants the paycheck
From UCO? 
#joke Who do you think will pony up for some of our guys?
I said this after Gundy was fired. Given the way NIL deals are done, I didn’t expect many mid-year transfers, as those players want the bag they signed up for. Now lets just hope that Weiberg is up to the task of hiring a new head coach as soon as the season’s done, and not have it drag out for weeks.
It’s going to be a very bad look if that doesn’t happen IMO.