Quote:I wasn't aware of that but still think it would be stupid for him to go back to school. If he continues on the pace he's going right now and tops if off with a solid bowl appearance, he'll be the consensus #1 pick.

I remember when Gabbert was the consensus pick and he had no reason to return to school for another year.

 

I'm not saying it will help with his draft stock. He will almost surely be picked top 3, if not the #1 overall pick. (Staying in would help teams have a better sample of his work, especially seeing him go against teams that can compete with him... a showdown with him vs the up and coming Winston would be a nice show)

All my "argument" is based on is the fact that, in my personal humble opinion, there are guys being over looked that I think will have a better chance to come in and be effective right away. And I don't know for sure "my picks" or Bridgewater will. No one does. Not Fragile, not Mel Kiper Jr. What I do know is guys who have been 2-3 year starters, against weak conferences in college, seem to flare and flame out, or struggle early and come on late. Whereas I think guys like Stafford, Ryan and the upcoming SEC and ACC QBs, with more starts and playing against stronger teams seem to be better prepared.

 

Maybe Bridgewater blows people away like he is at Louisville. And maybe coming back to college ends up sending him the way of former USC QB by not having a great year. But FOR THE JAGS I think some other QBs in the upcoming draft are safer picks.

 

I certainly won't complain about Bridgewater at #1 overall. But I'd hate to see a team like the tinhorns grab someone like Murray later in the draft and the Jags be left with 3rd or 4th in the division for years to come. We need a QB that will be as good or better than Luck.

Although... Bridgewater certainly is more mobile than a McCarron or Murray, Boyd seems to have that mobile ability too and yet I rarely hear anyone even discuss him.

Does he not look legit? He looked the part earlier against a tough GA defense. What would Boyd's numbers be if he played against Temple?

25-35 for 300+ doesn't seem far fetched from what I've seen.

Boyd didn't start the whole season his freshmen year, but he was there, learning. Now as a 4th year player and 3rd year starter, his stats have improved against steeper competition. And while the college season is far from done... All I can ask is, why do people jump on me for not being one of the sheep that automatically run to the stat machine in Bridgewater? Instead of reading my whole argument, people wanted to jump on me for SEC homerism that isn't there when in all reality, Boyd is the guy I'd like most. With everyone wanting Bridgewater (apparently) couldn't Caldwell trade #1 overall and get a good ransom and still grab Boyd plus more pieces (and boy do we need em on the oline and dline).

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