Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 14, 2009 4:00pm
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
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4741959
Thunder70
Posts: 748
Dec 14, 2009 4:05pm
I thought he needed another year. He's a stud but am glad he is staying...
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 14, 2009 4:08pm
IMO,this puts Clausen to the head of this years draft of QB's
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 14, 2009 4:09pm
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.
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mattinctown
Dec 14, 2009 4:11pm
Good move IMO, don't think he was quite ready.
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Dec 14, 2009 4:15pm
He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 14, 2009 4:16pm
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.
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the_system
Posts: 465
Dec 14, 2009 4:21pm
Bradford was only a Soph. last year wasn't he? What kind of advice could he get from him?Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Dec 14, 2009 4:22pm
3rd year soph...he coulda leftthe_system wrote:Bradford was only a Soph. last year and had no choice but to return. What kind of advice could he get from him?Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Dec 14, 2009 4:28pm
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.
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Dec 14, 2009 4:38pm
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.the_system wrote:Bradford was only a Soph. last year wasn't he? What kind of advice could he get from him?Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
What do you think Sam would have told Jake to do?
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rocket31
Posts: 460
Dec 14, 2009 4:39pm
he will probably go for baseball anyways...
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sjmvsfscs08
Posts: 2,963
Dec 14, 2009 5:00pm
He's going to lose a ton of money with the rookie salary cap.
This almost assures Jimmy Clausen will go #1 overall.
This almost assures Jimmy Clausen will go #1 overall.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Dec 14, 2009 5:15pm
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.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.
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elbuckeye28
Posts: 919
Dec 14, 2009 5:29pm
I think I'd his shoulder heals, he can improve his draft stock back to where it was.Keebler wrote: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.the_system wrote:Bradford was only a Soph. last year wasn't he? What kind of advice could he get from him?Keebler wrote: He should have asked Sam Bradford for advice first.
What do you think Sam would have told Jake to do?
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Dec 14, 2009 5:32pm
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.elbuckeye28 wrote: I think I'd his shoulder heals, he can improve his draft stock back to where it was.
jpake1
Posts: 2,389
Dec 14, 2009 5:43pm
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.
Quint
Posts: 737
Dec 14, 2009 5:48pm
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.
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FairwoodKing
Posts: 2,504
Dec 14, 2009 5:56pm
As a University of Washington person, I'm ecstatic that he's staying.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.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Dec 14, 2009 6:00pm
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.
His NFL prospects are highly overrated anyways. Talented kid but I don't understand how anyone wants to pick him 1st overall.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 14, 2009 6:43pm
This. If you're a junior that's projected anywhere in the first round, coming out this year would be wise.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.
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elbuckeye28
Posts: 919
Dec 14, 2009 7:44pm
I think that the combine/pro days will even everything out(for the most part) in the end.Keebler wrote: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.elbuckeye28 wrote: I think I'd his shoulder heals, he can improve his draft stock back to where it was.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Dec 14, 2009 8:38pm
He will not go #1 overall, but it does bode well for Clausen being the first QB taken.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Dec 14, 2009 9:06pm
Depending on who gets the #1 pick, Clausen could be taken 1st.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.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Dec 14, 2009 9:07pm
^Yep.