Tagen can/will do well at either weight next year. He's done so well being disciplined with his weight this year that he's gotten down a little lower than he should imo. There are things affecting him that going 149 may fix or maybe not. He's so damn strong I'd love to see him get super aggressive. Will length affect him next year? He wont be as long as most other guys for sure and I think most of us agree length helps. I also know longer guys make him cautious.
Carter doesnt pull much and maybe one more year of lifting his *** off and getting stronger puts him over the hump? Idk. But I hope so. I keep hearing things that everyone thinks Carter is so close to jumping levels. Great kid and family but that's not enough.
The truth about 133 imo? Reece and Rin are the only disciplined guys we have. Period. Take it as you will.
I think he's so strong, a move to 49 would really help remove those things that are affecting him and he wouldn't lose a strength advantage to any guy at that weight.
The length does cause pause if that's best for him? I am glad the staff knows better than we do in this instance. 49 loses 4 of the top 8 and 5 of the top 10 next year...so that will probably go into consideration.
Carter has a long way to go but an influx of strength would probably help his finish rate. Or, he can go down and battle for the spot at 41 if Tagen vacates it for 49?
The rest of your post, yeah, those are what they are and probably just need to stop worrying about it as internet fans? I don't think it's really beneficial when people try and read between the lines on what is happening or isn't happening. Just my opinion, this wasn't directed at you in any way.
