Jake Locker to return for senior season

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Dec 14, 2009 4:00 PM
I'm a little surprised by this move. He was projected by some mocks to go #1 overall and was probably a lock to go top 10.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4741959
Dec 14, 2009 4:00pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:05 PM
I thought he needed another year. He's a stud but am glad he is staying...
Dec 14, 2009 4:05pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:08 PM
IMO,this puts Clausen to the head of this years draft of QB's
Dec 14, 2009 4:08pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:09 PM
Dumb move by locker. He was projected to be the #1 QB (by some) there is no way to improve that. Such a huge risk. I hope it works out.
Dec 14, 2009 4:09pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:11 PM
Good move IMO, don't think he was quite ready.
Dec 14, 2009 4:11pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:15 PM
He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
Dec 14, 2009 4:15pm
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Mulva

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Dec 14, 2009 4:16 PM
I'm not sure he's ready either, but this decision is almost guaranteed to cost him millions of dollars with the rookie pay scale coming.
Dec 14, 2009 4:16pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:21 PM
Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
Bradford was only a Soph. last year wasn't he? What kind of advice could he get from him?
Dec 14, 2009 4:21pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:22 PM
the_system wrote:
Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
Bradford was only a Soph. last year and had no choice but to return. What kind of advice could he get from him?
3rd year soph...he coulda left
Dec 14, 2009 4:22pm
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Dec 14, 2009 4:28 PM
Can't fault a kid for returning to college. If he enjoys college and wants to stay, good for him. He'll make his money in the NFL when the time comes, no need to rush it if he feels like he's not ready.
Dec 14, 2009 4:28pm
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Nate

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Dec 14, 2009 4:38 PM
the_system wrote:
Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
Bradford was only a Soph. last year wasn't he? What kind of advice could he get from him?
3rd year Soph. Could have left. Decided to stay to win a national championship. Projected Top 5 draft pick in draft. Stays. Gets hurt. Loses draft stock like crazy.

What do you think Sam would have told Jake to do?
Dec 14, 2009 4:38pm
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rocket31

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Dec 14, 2009 4:39 PM
he will probably go for baseball anyways...
Dec 14, 2009 4:39pm
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sjmvsfscs08

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Dec 14, 2009 5:00 PM
He's going to lose a ton of money with the rookie salary cap.

This almost assures Jimmy Clausen will go #1 overall.
Dec 14, 2009 5:00pm
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Dec 14, 2009 5:15 PM
sjmvsfscs08 wrote: He's going to lose a ton of money with the rookie salary cap.

This almost assures Jimmy Clausen will go #1 overall.
I agree of the first part. He's leaving A LOT of money on the table by coming back. But if he'd rather be more prepared, instead of loaded, good for him.
Dec 14, 2009 5:15pm
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Dec 14, 2009 5:29 PM
Keebler wrote:
the_system wrote:
Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
Bradford was only a Soph. last year wasn't he? What kind of advice could he get from him?
3rd year Soph. Could have left. Decided to stay to win a national championship. Projected Top 5 draft pick in draft. Stays. Gets hurt. Loses draft stock like crazy.

What do you think Sam would have told Jake to do?
I think I'd his shoulder heals, he can improve his draft stock back to where it was.
Dec 14, 2009 5:29pm
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Nate

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Dec 14, 2009 5:32 PM
elbuckeye28 wrote: I think I'd his shoulder heals, he can improve his draft stock back to where it was.
Doubtful. He was projected #1 right with Stafford. I don't think he would be #1 in this draft even if his shoulder was fine.
Dec 14, 2009 5:32pm
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Dec 14, 2009 5:43 PM
The only reason I can think of this being a bad decision is if the rookie salary scale goes down a lot. I personally don't get all the hype about this kid being a possible #1. I just havn't seen enough. I personally think he's borderline 1st round.
Dec 14, 2009 5:43pm
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Dec 14, 2009 5:48 PM
Locker was drafted by the Angels this summer I think. . . 10th round I think. He's got plenty of options. . . as a college football fan. . . I'm ecstatic that he stayed.
Dec 14, 2009 5:48pm
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FairwoodKing

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Dec 14, 2009 5:56 PM
Quint wrote: Locker was drafted by the Angels this summer I think. . . 10th round I think. He's got plenty of options. . . as a college football fan. . . I'm ecstatic that he stayed.
As a University of Washington person, I'm ecstatic that he's staying.
Dec 14, 2009 5:56pm
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Dec 14, 2009 6:00 PM
Good descision--I think he can get better.

His NFL prospects are highly overrated anyways. Talented kid but I don't understand how anyone wants to pick him 1st overall.
Dec 14, 2009 6:00pm
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Dec 14, 2009 6:43 PM
Mulva wrote: I'm not sure he's ready either, but this decision is almost guaranteed to cost him millions of dollars with the rookie pay scale coming.
This. If you're a junior that's projected anywhere in the first round, coming out this year would be wise.
Dec 14, 2009 6:43pm
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elbuckeye28

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Dec 14, 2009 7:44 PM
Keebler wrote:
elbuckeye28 wrote: I think I'd his shoulder heals, he can improve his draft stock back to where it was.
Doubtful. He was projected #1 right with Stafford. I don't think he would be #1 in this draft even if his shoulder was fine.
I think that the combine/pro days will even everything out(for the most part) in the end.
Dec 14, 2009 7:44pm
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Dec 14, 2009 8:38 PM
He will not go #1 overall, but it does bode well for Clausen being the first QB taken.
Dec 14, 2009 8:38pm
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Dec 14, 2009 9:06 PM
ccrunner609 wrote:
sjmvsfscs08 wrote:This almost assures Jimmy Clausen will go #1 overall.

I mean come one. THis stupid shit is worse then anything I post. You nut chasers are just plain drunk.
Depending on who gets the #1 pick, Clausen could be taken 1st.
Dec 14, 2009 9:06pm
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Dec 14, 2009 9:07 PM
^Yep.
Dec 14, 2009 9:07pm