The way Sankey was talking the other day I don't know that it matters if students are on campus or not as far as football goes.
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That's really an aside. My main point is we hype our QB every preseason, and it just doesn't really pan out. Now, I know we'll set passing records under Leach, but it's way to early to debate this. There's just too many unknowns. Let's at least see him throw 1 pass to our WRs before we go here.
Hard sell. Just WAY too many variables and unknowns to buy at this time. It would be outstanding if he does but no way I'm betting on it.
Dak? Fitz set the SEC rushing record for QB's although yes, his passing left a lot to be desired.
Part of the problem there is we have fans that aren't impressed or appreciate what some of our players are doing and overly critical at times of some of them. Literally I could see us having a QB throw 5 TD's 0 INT's and go 36/40 and we would have some fans "worried about" something like his throwing motion or those four incompletions. Either that or our fans would downplay the competition. Either it's "yeah but it's just Louisiana Tech" or it's "yeah but Alabama was way down that year."
The reality is this: Costello is a talented QB. First round? I don't know. Dak wasn't. Neither were Joe Montana or Tom Brady two of the best I have ever seen. Nor was Drew Brees. So it doesn't really matter. Best case scenario is he is has a year like Gardner Minchew. Leach produces QB's that typically get drafted- we'll see if Anthony Gordon gets picked tomorrow. It's reasonable to predict that Costello has a good chance to get drafted next year.
I agree that Costello has a good chance to be selected. I think even if he has just a decent season he'll be selected. However, to be a 1st rounder it would take a VERY special Heisman type season. I just don't know that we have the WRs that could help produce that type of season.
Or really do we have the year to do it? If we go 11-2 like Washington State- maybe. I think our receivers potentially improve quite a bit honestly. Osiris has improved every year and he's a senior. Heath only went JUCO because of JPS BS. I bet he's an upgrade over Guidry. I think Javonta Payton, Dontae Jones, and Austin Williams were all underutilized under Joe and not sure what we have there but all have showed glimpses at times. Payton is an extremely hard worker. I think he has a good year. Spivey was rumored to be looking good in workouts as well.
I wish I had worded this differently.
What I was really wondering: do you think Costello has the upside potential to be a 1st round pick of this year (if things go well - there is actually football, KJ stays healthy, and so on).
I was not wondering if it is guaranteed, but rather whether it is possible in an ideal but still realistic scenario.
Related question - the top concerns seem to be covid19 impacts, throwing mechanics, and wr. On wide receiver, do you think the State wr in 2020 are better or worse than Wazoo in 2019?
I think he has the upside to become a first round pick.
As far as the WR's- my guess is we're probably about the same but since we're in a more difficult league the results could be less statistically.
Also as far as social distancing- I'm not sure why Costello couldn't get with our receivers and throw to them right now. I've seen videos of our players working out with private trainers in gyms and it would be like going to a park essentially.
Buy. If Tommy can get drafted then KJ will be #1. Last time Leach was in the SEC he had a qb go #1 overall so statistics say KJ Costello first overall.
Stats are undeniable I ran the simulations it's all gonna work out.
Thanks to the Chinese Govt, we don't know a damn thing about nothing right now.
Fox buys... Costello in their early draft for 2021
https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/galler...ections-042720