2011 NFL Draft

jms62 · #1 01-14-2011, 08:56 AM

I believe tomorrow is the deadline for underclassman to declare. I know Andrew Luck as already declared he will stay in school. I would not be shocked if the 49ers work out a deal with Carolina for the first pick and after that Luck decides to enter the draft. IMHO he is taking a big risk staying in school with a new coach and system coming to town.

MaTH716 · #2 01-14-2011, 09:18 AM

I wonder if the impending lockout influenced his (and any other under classmen) decision to stay in school.

Bigsmc · #3 01-14-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I wonder if the impending lockout influenced his (and any other under classmen) decision to stay in school.

A lot. If they are locked out, not only are they not getting paid, they are not getting better on the field.

Might as well stay in school for a guaranteed 12-14 game season, with training facitilities, three squares and a roof over your head until the Owners and the Union get their **** together.

There is the obvious injury risk, but aren't they running that risk every day when they get out of bed?

Cannon Shell · #4 01-14-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc

A lot. If they are locked out, not only are they not getting paid, they are not getting better on the field.

Might as well stay in school for a guaranteed 12-14 game season, with training facitilities, three squares and a roof over your head until the Owners and the Union get their **** together.

There is the obvious injury risk, but aren't they running that risk every day when they get out of bed?

Even that can be covered to a degree by an insurance policy. It isnt as though he comes from a poor family that cant afford one.

NTamm1215 · #5 01-14-2011, 09:19 AM

The Offensive Coordinator is taking over so there will be no system change. It seems like he actually wants to get his degree, so I think he's going to stay in school even though he'd certainly be the #1 pick.

jms62 · #6 01-14-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The Offensive Coordinator is taking over so there will be no system change. It seems like he actually wants to get his degree, so I think he's going to stay in school even though he'd certainly be the #1 pick.

Gotcha. That would make sense and others mentioned the lockout which I totally forgot about.