HearEmaGrowlin Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 hours ago, DB2point0 said: There’s a different generation coming through. They don’t believe in proving themselves and earning something. There are so few players (percentage-wise) that make it to the nfl. I hate seeing kids leave early chasing a contract to go undrafted when they could stay, develop, and finish a degree that can help them the rest of their life even if the still don’t get drafted. Especially if they still don’t get drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 18 hours ago, DB2point0 said: There’s a different generation coming through. They don’t believe in proving themselves and earning something. There are so few players (percentage-wise) that make it to the nfl. I hate seeing kids leave early chasing a contract to go undrafted when they could stay, develop, and finish a degree that can help them the rest of their life even if the still don’t get drafted. Gotta wonder who in the hell is advising these kids... if I'm someone like Eagles, I an't coming out unless I'm a lock for somewhere in the first three rounds. The league is saturated with free agent wideouts. A buyer's market. He should've stayed at least another year to raise his profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, LOL said: Gotta wonder who in the hell is advising these kids... if I'm someone like Eagles, I an't coming out unless I'm a lock for somewhere in the first three rounds. The league is saturated with free agent wideouts. A buyer's market. He should've stayed at least another year to raise his profile. Their family, their friends and any agent that can get them to sign a contract. I read somewhere that Eagles was academically ineligible early spring and wasn’t going to classes to work on it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Just now, DB2point0 said: Their family, their friends and any agent that can get them to sign a contract. Yeah, but isn't there some kinda independent resource that gives college prospects a draft grade without penalizing their eligibility? Surely someone somewhere along the line told him he might have to settle for UFA status. Surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Just now, LOL said: Yeah, but isn't there some kinda independent resource that gives college prospects a draft grade without penalizing their eligibility? Surely someone somewhere along the line told him he might have to settle for UFA status. Surely. Yes there’s a board/panel that gives them a draft grade according to several factors. The coaching staff will have sit downs with the players as well for discussion too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 minute ago, DB2point0 said: Yes there’s a board/panel that gives them a draft grade according to several factors. The coaching staff will have sit downs with the players as well for discussion too. Man... no excuse. Like I said: if I'm poised to have a breakout season, ain't no way in Hades I'm coming out for anything other than primo dolla-dolla bills y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, LOL said: Man... no excuse. Like I said: if I'm poised to have a breakout season, ain't no way in Hades I'm coming out for anything other than primo dolla-dolla bills y'all. The NFL changed the rookie contracts a few years back. The signing bonuses are still lucrative but I think there’s a cap on the rookie contracts and they’re only for 3 years. I think that’s correct, if not Somebody that knows for sure might want to jump in here and tell us. So kids are wanting to leave early to get the rookie contract in place so they can get to the bigger contract quicker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, DB2point0 said: The NFL changed the rookie contracts a few years back. The signing bonuses are still lucrative but I think there’s a cap on the rookie contracts and they’re only for 3 years. I think that’s correct, if not Somebody that knows for sure might want to jump in here and tell us. So kids are wanting to leave early to get the rookie contract in place so they can get to the bigger contract quicker. Ah, well, then maybe it makes sense from a certain point of view... I guess I'm just an old fart who still believes in outdated concepts like tradition, honor, and return-on-investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 hours ago, LOL said: Ah, well, then maybe it makes sense from a certain point of view... I guess I'm just an old fart who still believes in outdated concepts like tradition, honor, and return-on-investment. I think more kids should share our thoughts on it. There are no guarantees in the nfl. Stay in college, finish degree, let them develop you, put more film/stats together and work for the bigger rookie signing bonus, especially if the advisory board is giving you a low round grade. Practice squads don’t pay much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, DB2point0 said: I think more kids should share our thoughts on it. There are no guarantees in the nfl. Stay in college, finish degree, let them develop you, put more film/stats together and work for the bigger rookie signing bonus, especially if the advisory board is giving you a low round grade. Practice squads don’t pay much Agreed. I felt the same about LilJordan Humphrey. In my opinion, Humphrey had a stronger case for going pro than Eagles. He had more "big plays" and in-season hype. Other than Iowa State, dude was a non-factor this past season. Had he returned, I guarantee you he'd be a primary target for whoever the next QB is gonna be. Regardless of UT's win-loss record, Eagles would've had plenty of highlights to leverage into decent draft position. Heck, depending on the breaks, he might've even been in contention for some awards/honors. I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhornfan Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 hours ago, DB2point0 said: The NFL changed the rookie contracts a few years back. The signing bonuses are still lucrative but I think there’s a cap on the rookie contracts and they’re only for 3 years. I think that’s correct, if not Somebody that knows for sure might want to jump in here and tell us. So kids are wanting to leave early to get the rookie contract in place so they can get to the bigger contract quicker. Watching an ESPN special that follows rookie NFL players they were all talking about their "re-sign." It's not about the rookie contract for 90% of the rookie players. It's about working hard to get a 2nd contract that will be much more. They guys were sitting around a big table outside of a restaurant literally talking about the first things they were going to buy with their 2nd contract money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red90fly Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/7/2021 at 2:50 PM, Lhornfan said: I guess we'll know soon... Not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 hours ago, LOL said: Agreed. I felt the same about LilJordan Humphrey. In my opinion, Humphrey had a stronger case for going pro than Eagles. He had more "big plays" and in-season hype. Other than Iowa State, dude was a non-factor this past season. Had he returned, I guarantee you he'd be a primary target for whoever the next QB is gonna be. Regardless of UT's win-loss record, Eagles would've had plenty of highlights to leverage into decent draft position. Heck, depending on the breaks, he might've even been in contention for some awards/honors. I just don't get it. Eagles was having issues making it to class. His grades were falling badly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 17 hours ago, DB2point0 said: Eagles was having issues making it to class. His grades were falling badly Can't hack it, with all the support structures UT has in place? Geeez... I doubt he lasts more than a couple years in the league, and mostly on practice squads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhornfan Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 2:58 PM, Red90fly said: Not happening. Can't blame him once Ohio State came calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXfan16 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Texas baseball moves up to #2 in the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red90fly Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, ETXfan16 said: Texas baseball moves up to #2 in the poll. Think if they'd went with Hansen as the Sunday starter sooner they wouldn't have lost all 3 final games against Baylor, OU, amd OK State, which is what's keeping them 1 game back of TCU. This team has the pitching and defense to make a run to Omaha. The bullpen could use another arm or two to step up, as outside of Witt, Nixon, and Quintanilla I don't think anybody else is reliable in a clutch situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PelvisPresley Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 10:50 AM, Lhornfan said: Can't blame him once Ohio State came calling. Wait, huh?!?! What happened? He isn't coming to UTexas now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXfan16 Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Red90fly said: I'm happy to see this getting a primetime slot but I dont think this will be much of a game imo. Excited to go to Fayetteville for that game nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuddyGarrity Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 On 5/18/2021 at 1:17 PM, ETXfan16 said: I'm happy to see this getting a primetime slot but I dont think this will be much of a game imo. Excited to go to Fayetteville for that game nonetheless! Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 hours ago, MrBuddyGarrity said: Ok. Texas wins, but it won’t be a blowout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I’m not sure if I’ve seen a player opt out of his senior year of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Stoney said: I’m not sure if I’ve seen a player opt out of his senior year of football. Reading this... does he have an agent? It sure as hell sounds that way. How is he going to enhance his field training without coaching? Now if he was like "I am still going to work out in athletics and run track in the spring." I would be ok with it. This all sounds rehearsed like some "smart" adult is telling him what he needs to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Wow, he cites the "wear and tear" associated with the position. Gonna focus on rehab and "academics." The poor kid just played himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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