papazoid Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 i think Sam Bradford will become the poster child for college athletes to turn pro rather than return for another year. it is highly likely that he cost himself $10-20 million in guaranteed money. as a general rule, if it was my son and he was eligible to come out early and he was projected to be a "sure" first round pick, i would advise him to enter the draft and take the guaranteed money. A college degree is always an option at a later date.......the riches of the NFL are not !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 i think Sam Bradford will become the poster child for college athletes to turn pro rather than return for another year. it is highly likely that he cost himself $10-20 million in guaranteed money. as a general rule, if it was my son and he was eligible to come out early and he was projected to be a "sure" first round pick, i would advise him to enter the draft and take the guaranteed money. A college degree is always an option at a later date.......the riches of the NFL are not !! Considering his "play" this year, he's damaged goods. Financially, it would be in his best interest to remain in school for his senior year, and prove to the NFL scouts he has healed from his injury(ies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Considering his "play" this year, he's damaged goods. Financially, it would be in his best interest to remain in school for his senior year, and prove to the NFL scouts he has healed from his injury(ies). I wholeheartedly agree with you. The damage has been done, but if he has a good year next year he'll make up for the $$,$$$,$$$'s he will lose by coming out this year. And man was he in some serious pain when he was hit yeaterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 These guys can also buy insurance (not sure how they pay the premium...) See Willis McGahee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 These guys can also buy insurance (not sure how they pay the premium...) See Willis McGahee That's what boosters are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 i think Sam Bradford will become the poster child for college athletes to turn pro rather than return for another year. it is highly likely that he cost himself $10-20 million in guaranteed money. as a general rule, if it was my son and he was eligible to come out early and he was projected to be a "sure" first round pick, i would advise him to enter the draft and take the guaranteed money. A college degree is always an option at a later date.......the riches of the NFL are not !! Every situation is different. Bradford doesn't play in a pro-style offense and lost a fair amount of his O-Line and WR's. Staying another year wasn't really preparing him better for the NFL. Claussen on the other hand plays in a pro-style offense for a former NFL offensive coordinator and will get better staying another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The next CBA may have a lot to do with players coming out in 2010, whether they want to or not. It's a long ways off, but the next agreement could have a rookie cap, similar to the NBA rookie pay system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 i think Sam Bradford will become the poster child for college athletes to turn pro rather than return for another year. it is highly likely that he cost himself $10-20 million in guaranteed money. as a general rule, if it was my son and he was eligible to come out early and he was projected to be a "sure" first round pick, i would advise him to enter the draft and take the guaranteed money. A college degree is always an option at a later date.......the riches of the NFL are not !! if there is ANY chance, and yes I mean ANY chance, he could be drafted by the Bills... stay in school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 i think Sam Bradford will become the poster child for college athletes to turn pro rather than return for another year. it is highly likely that he cost himself $10-20 million in guaranteed money. as a general rule, if it was my son and he was eligible to come out early and he was projected to be a "sure" first round pick, i would advise him to enter the draft and take the guaranteed money. A college degree is always an option at a later date.......the riches of the NFL are not !! Look he screwed up. No way in hell do you improve on being the #1 overall pick which he would have been. He lost FOUR 3 year starters on the OL and both of his top WR's. No way in hell does he do as well as he did last year even if healthy. He made a really stupid decision and I hope he goes to James Andrews and gets the shoulder fixed then figures out what he is going to do. I think this season really screwed him and he might need to come back another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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