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Sucks... Good luck, bear.
Hey aj, you want that spot?
I figured. He was adamant before the season. Was hoping the staff had pulled off a miracle to convince him with the draft being deep. Best of luck to him
I think it's a poor decision, but obviously wish him all the success in the world. He's a special player and if he can go to work on a few small things he could be a good WR in the NFL.
I agreeQuote:
Originally Posted by Political Hack
He's making a mistake and the agent telling him to go is an asshole.
The dude has two kids. Don't act like it's all about him listening to a sketchy agent. I think that might play into his decision quite a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
The NFL is not the place to "work on a few small things". His catch radius is so small when he doesn't use his hands. They will chew you up and spit you out with that. Small windows and bigger hits that knock the ball loose with body catches, especially lacking speed. He needs another college year. But oh well, ask j rob how the practice squad is. I wish him the best but sucks seeing stupid decisions made.
Great. He'll earn a lot more money by waiting one year for those kids. He's making an expensive mistake.Quote:
Originally Posted by HSVDawg
He's an NFL WR and will be a 3 or a 4 next year. Might be a 2 if he gets drafted by a really bad team with no WRs. But if he stayed another year under Gonzales, he probably gets drafted 2nd round and is a sure fire starter for someone.
It's amazing how family situations for 20-21 year old kids are affecting draft status now. Kids with bad home lives or children of their own are leaving more and more regardless of NFL projections. Just the chance at even a little money makes them make these kinds of decisions. Even with a new QB next year, I think the pros significantly outweigh the cons for Bear to stay. But he will get drafted and probably get some PT, so he's going to go.
I wish him the best but I hate how much these home lives and situations are now playing significant roles in kids decisions to go pro. I think it was Darvin Adams from Auburn back in 2010 or 2011 that went early as a junior when his draft grade was 6th round. But he had like 3 or 4 kids and went anyways.
He's not gonna get any better or used in any more attractive way by staying here. He needs to go.
He's going and us bad talking him isn't bringing him back... Wish the kid good luck and move on. Hopefully bear leaving locks aj in here
He might be the least experienced WR to ever go into the draft. He has only played since his Sr year of high school.
I also think he could make himself a LOT more money by working on his game another year. He would benefit by getting better here instead of getting better on a practice squad. There is no draft for practice squad players. Right now he's not even the best receiver on our team. He needs to use his body to shield defenders and high point the ball. Have we ever thrown it high to him so he can out-jump people? If we have, he hasn't out-jumped anybody. He is a great WR that is still far below his ceiling.
He is screwing up big time by not staying to develop his game. He's a 3rd-4th round guy now that could work up to a 1st-2nd round guy if he stays.
I think he's got a great NFL career ahead of him if he can survive long enough to develop.
By leaving early, he is leaving half his money on the table and risking that his NFL careers ends before it could really begin.
It's definitely a setback to the offense. We need AJ to sign with us something terrible.
Hate to lose him but totally understand. I'll never knock a kid for trying to provide for his family. If you've never been in those shoes it's easy to question & 2nd guess what a kid should or shouldn't do. On the bright side, AJ your #1 jersey is available now. Coach34 AJ will start next year.
Did dak not get better? You don't think Bear could learn to use his hands to catch more in the offseason? That statement assumes that a 20 year old with 4 years of football experience ever has topped out. Sigh.Quote:
Originally Posted by I seen it dawg
Good for him. I wish him the best. If you want to see guys stay them support the legalization of paying players because this guy has mouths to feed. He can't risk playing with an inexperienced QB or the risk of injury.
Personally, I think Leonard Fournette should shut it down and not play next year. He's already done enough to make it in and the only thing he can gain is a NC or Heisman which probably isn't under his control next year anyway.
Even if he's a late round pick, he'll be making a few hundred thousand more than if he stayed around here for the free room, board, tuition, and books.
Darren Fells and Antonio Gates are tight ends, but they've done well in the NFL for having no previous experience. Bear wasn't up for the college career, he'll do well if he keeps his head in the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by PassInterference
While true, the difference between a 6th and 2nd round selection is a lot more than a few hundred thousand dollars. But yes it would take an additional year. It's a shortsighted decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutt the Hoople
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Originally Posted by Political Hack
I don't disagree but he is a physical freak and could really do well at the combine.
No it's not a set back!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bothrops
Well apparently his decision is made so I wish him all the best. It would be great to have an MSU WR doing well in the NFL for sure to attract more high level WRs to our program.
The saints had a hot dog vender from the super dome make the squad years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by PassInterference
Good for him. He's a physical freak that some team is going to take a gamble on regardless if he's polished product or not. Time for AJ Brown to step in and start the cycle over.
Churning out NFL players is good for the program.
Also the rookie contract limits what he can make as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by MafiaDawg
Someone drop him a bag to stay. Ole Miss can pay for signees why can't we pay for players not to go pro? We can not afford to lose players early to the draft if our entire recruiting strategy is to sign overlooked athletes that we develop. This trend of 2-3* players Mullen has developed that are leaving after their junior years has got to stop. They need to stay through their senior years.
Congrats to Bear... And best of luck to him...
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by I seen it dawg
It opens the door for someone new.
Good luck Bear and thanks for your efforts over the last 3 years.
Since he's gone, I'm feeling pretty good about Fred and AJ!!!!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jPsCQQHw1Z...ce-meme-i9.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by PassInterference
He's going to be a 3rd or 4th round pick based on potential alone. He will make 600-750K in the NFL next year. Its hard for me to say he is making the wrong decision. Coming back has risks as well as upside.
No ****ing way he is a 3rd or 4th round pick. He is too slow. The combine is going to crush his stock. That is if he gets invited to the combine. Bear was a nobody coming out. We signed him and let him play two sports. We played him as a true freshman. He's gotten the ball thrown his way time and time again. He needs to help Mullen and MSU now and play his senior year. We aren't Bama. We don't sign 5* studs that leave after their junior year and still have 6 other 5* guys behind him. We need all of our players to play through their senior years. 3* nobodies that MSU and Mullen developed into NFL talents need to reward Mullen and MSU by staying through their senior year. Try being a 3* and going to Ole Miss and lets see if you're good enough to leave early then.
One mock had him in the 2nd round before the season started.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
He is going to be used on the inside in pro ball in kind of a Gronk role. He is going to be a guy that works the middle of the field. I'll be surprised if he makes it out of the 3rd- but no way he doesnt get drafted by the 4th
http://nflmocks.com/2015/11/23/2016-...issippi-state/
5 weeks ago- 3rd-4th round projection- just as I said
http://walterfootball.com/draft2016WR.php
12th rated WR in the draft
They had the NFL combine already? His stock is going to plummet after his 40 time. Bear runs like a TE and blocks like a TE. He even catches the ball like a TE. Unfortunately he is a WR not a TE. He doesn't however run like a WR or jump like a WR. He is a very skinny NFL TE.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Bear will get the snot knocked out of him at his current weight playing the middle of the field in the NFL as some type of hybrid WR/TE. How much money is he going to make when he has to retire from concussions?Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34