That's a nice sentiment, but development only matters if it translates to wins. California Golden Bears has sent 11 players to the NFL combine in the last two years, a top-25 number nationally, so the pipeline is proven. The "next man up" philosophy only works if the next man is ready to produce at a Power 5 level immediately. Relying solely on internal development while the rest of the league aggressively uses the portal is how you fall behind. Look at the numbers. Last season, California's passing offense averaged 7.2 yards per attempt, which was middle of the pack in the ACC. If those waiting receivers were truly ready to break out, the offense would have shown more explosive plays in spot duty. The reality is that the ACC is a competitive league where teams like Florida State and Clemson reload with both high-end recruits and portal acquisitions. Banking on unproven players to replace proven NFL talent is a massive risk. The development path has to be supplemented with ready-now talent, or you'll watch your quarterback's efficiency plummet. Other programs are adding receivers with 50+ career catches, not just hoping a guy who had 12 receptions last year becomes a star. The spotlight might be on them, but the pressure is too.