Ike has a legit shot. He is young, very smart, he is an elite athlete, and though definitely has room for improvement on the playing ball side, isn't starting from nothing. Anyone who has been through our program will know how to play ball, or be comfortable in a team that knows how to play ball.
Any centerback (or just defender) with a pulse right now has a shot, or should. Same with attackers. I don't know that that guy is writing off Agudelo, but our strikers need serious work right now. Altidore is miserable. Agudelo obviously has a lot in his favor, but it hasn't yet completely translated, and though there is an obvious need in that position, he shouldn't be rushed or pressured.