This take completely misses the reality of California's offensive structure and what actually held them back last season. The Golden Bears' passing offense ranked 35th nationally in yards per attempt at 8.1, which is far from a weakness needing a single savior imo. The idea that they lack a game-breaker ignores Jeremiah Hunter, who averaged over 15 yards per catch and scored six touchdowns before moving on. The bigger issue was situational football, not a lack of weapons. Their red zone touchdown percentage was a mediocre 57%, which points more to play-calling and execution in condensed areas than a missing "alpha." You don't fix that by just adding one portal receiver. The foundation is Trond Grizzell and Tobias Merriweather, who both have the size and skill to be primary targets. Chasing a single "dude" is how teams end up forcing the ball and becoming predictable. California's brand under Justin Wilcox has been about balance and defensive identity. The offense took a major step forward last year because the line improved and the quarterback play stabilized. Investing in another developmental high school receiver or a tight end who can block and catch makes more sense than gambling the whole season on a portal diva. The real hole that could hold them back is generating a consistent pass rush, not finding a receiver. Their defense ranked 90th in sacks last year. That's the stat that keeps coaches up at night, not who's running slants.