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2018was this recent or?
i am drawing a blank....
2018??? Is this a fricking joke? Good grief - did he murder someone? This guy is a player!
What were those character concerns?You seriously don’t know why his draft stock fell? It doesn’t have anything to do with on the field performance. Let’s just say there were/are character concerns......
The allegations involved sexual misconduct.Will probably get another cryptic, vague book response.
If I HAD to guess, remember when he was in the portal? I think that was when potential "character" issues occurred, maybe.was this recent or?
i am drawing a blank....
You’re first paragraph is accurate.If I HAD to guess, remember when he was in the portal? I think that was when potential "character" issues occurred, maybe.
But, I'm not actually buying that. JFC, look at drafts for the past 20 years. And people come on here "whispering" about "character concerns", then play the, "I really can't divulge", crap?
Absurd. Fu**ing absurd.
It's pure speculation. But, again, I said, "If I had to guess..."You’re first paragraph is accurate.
ya Im not questioning anything. Just saying it has to be disapointing. I feel bad for the kid.Not really sure how much he could have boosted his stock from returning though. Won Big Ten DPOY, led Big Ten in TFL, tied for Big Ten lead in sacks, plus had that ridiculous pick 6. Only thing I can think of is a small sample size in a shortened season + maybe didn’t test as well as NFL teams hoped at pro day?
Not a good look for Smith, IMO - especially with the timing. Upset because you didn’t get drafted. Stats or college awards have nothing to do with translation to NFL or where you get drafted. Saw that this year again. If he wanted more opportunities he could have come back or transferred elsewhere. Instead he thought he was ready, but apparently NFL teams disagreed. I’m sure it will be Iowa’s fault when he only lasts two weeks on an NFL roster too
Guess he should have gone to Arkansas St or Samford.Not a good look for Smith, IMO - especially with the timing. Upset because you didn’t get drafted. Stats or college awards have nothing to do with translation to NFL or where you get drafted. Saw that this year again. If he wanted more opportunities he could have come back or transferred elsewhere. Instead he thought he was ready, but apparently NFL teams disagreed. I’m sure it will be Iowa’s fault when he only lasts two weeks on an NFL roster too
Agreed, this is sour grapes and weak sauce. If he could get separation he’d be in the league but he doesn’t have that burst.Not a good look for Smith, IMO - especially with the timing. Upset because you didn’t get drafted. Stats or college awards have nothing to do with translation to NFL or where you get drafted. Saw that this year again. If he wanted more opportunities he could have come back or transferred elsewhere. Instead he thought he was ready, but apparently NFL teams disagreed. I’m sure it will be Iowa’s fault when he only lasts two weeks on an NFL roster too
Seems like much of last years results were a direct correlation to Petras' accuracy, not Smith IMO. Petty take by Smith.Agreed, this is sour grapes and weak sauce. If he could get separation he’d be in the league but he doesn’t have that burst.
He should listen to me when I say put 20-30 LBs On and play TE. Capable/willing blocker at WR, good hands/athleticism. He’d be a nightmare for a LB or safety to handle.
Im looking forward to the Iowa/BF offensive look/looks this year. Think plenty of versatility and fluid athletes to get the ball in space and create headaches for D coordinators.
Seems like his crappy pro day, no combine, and the only year he started no scouts could attend games led GMs to go with safer bets. Nixon should have stayed another year. It's amazing how many guys declare early and get drafted on day 3 or have to go the undrafted free agent route. He rolled the dice and lost. Oh well.
The #158 pick last year was Virginia CB Bryce Hall, who was selected by the NY Jets. In year 1 he earned $826,977.
As a reminder, on Jan 7, 2021, Todd McShay had him going #22 in the NFL Draft. Last Year's #22 Pick Earned $7.7M in Year 1.
That's almost a $7M difference and, as you suggest, perhaps a $7M mistake.
As we know, KF gets info/feedback from the NFL on players and then he sits down with the player/his family to discuss where they might get drafted.Yeah. Guys like McShay did Nixon no favors. How do you pass up going pro if you're projected to be drafted in the first or second round? That's tough for most guys to resist. Understandably.