TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
IW tied for fifth
NFL Thread 2024
IW tied for fifth
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
If that’s your only professional option as a football player and it’s how you continue your dream, then yeah, that money better than nothing, but that wasn’t the case for either of them. In particular, IW would have probably made the same or more by playing here for another year, working on his ball security issues, improving his hands, and simply having another year of experience at a relatively new position. A 6th round pick in 2024 can expect a four-year contract worth about $4M. I hope both of these guys can make a roster and parlay their performance into a bigger contract, but I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that their draft projection compared to actual draft status and compensation was a major letdown. How many of us had Casey getting drafted and not IW? Nightmare is probably hyperbole, you are right, but I’d lose sleep looking at those numbers!
None of us predicted that but I'm not surprised. Casey's number blew up in the last few games as he had Paddock throwing to him. I think he'll show out well in the NFL.
I agree. I think Casey’s major flaw is getting separation, but he has phenomenal hands and I believe he just needed more targets to show his value. He tested well at the Pro Day too.
Yup, way more.
I suspect he could have earned considerably more on an NIL deal if he stayed another year.Oh well, wish him luck.
This was a blunder for Williams. He ran what, a 4.6 at the combine to be the slowest wide receiver. He is small, can't block and won't return punts as he fumbles.
It is unlikely he will make the team, easy to cut a player that you didn't spend a draft pick on. He could have done the same thing next year but pocketed way more in NIL money.
It will take a few more examples like this ( and Kofi ) before athletes really get how NIL works, how to maximize your college earnings, when to try the pros and who to listen to.
Hey maybe I'm wrong and all is good for him, hope so.
Did Julian Pearl sign anywhere? He was projected to go in the 6th-7th round in most mock drafts. Seems stranger for a combine invitee and projected pick to have no options.
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It appears that Pearl hasn't been picked up by anyone yet as an UDFA. But I certainly expect he'll get some looks/invites and have a choice of teams to tryout for. Per this link https://www.nfl.com/prospects/julian-pearl/32005045-4129-3888-ab90-1ac63ff9a586 he was rated the 21st OL at the combine, granted not all OL attended the combine.
This may be one of the most condescending posts I’ve seen in awhile. Yeah, athletes just can’t figure out how this NIL works.
As you point, he has flaws in his game that weren’t likely to get fixed in a year. So he could collect more NIL at Illinois, transfer to another school where he might have got even more NIL (if only he could “get how NIL works”) or bet on himself and make plunge now. I’m sure he “understood NIL enough” to realize he was very likely leaving money on the table with option 2 or 3. He chose to chase his dream and felt this was the best time to do it rather than when he’s another year older and risking injury.
Will IW make it in NFL? The odds are against him (as they would have been next year too), but I’ll be rooting for him. So he took less money to pursue his dream. Maybe not financially prudent, but I’d assume (not being an athlete that could ever entertain the thought of a pro career) that being all in on a goal rather than just sticking around for more money is more enjoyable plus this way he doesn’t have to worry about that pesky NIL, which he could never quite figure out how it works.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
NFL mock draft 2025: Titans take Beck at No. 1
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Perhaps I might have worded it as " make the NIL system work to maximize the potential income for a marginal pro prospect ."
Regardless, we seem to be in agreement. He left huge money on the table.
Cool emoji though.
Regardless, we seem to be in agreement. He left huge money on the table.
Cool emoji though.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Chiefs sign Kelce to 2-year extension
The Chiefs signed Travis Kelce to a two-year contract extension Monday that general manager Brett Veach said would make him the league's highest-paid tight end while keeping him with the Super Bowl champions through the 2027 season.
You don't get it.
Not everyone is about "maximizing the potential income."
He likely understands this process. Very likely he understands it better than you.
He's making a choice based on his own values, which I guarantee he understands better than you.
I think you're a good guy Beach, I enjoy your posts.
I think you're pissed I pointed out the flaws in Williams' game and am unsure of his chances at the next level.
I think it would have been best for him to remain an Illini until he exhausted his eligibility and NIL earnings before taking his shot.
I think you think that too.
I think you're pissed I pointed out the flaws in Williams' game and am unsure of his chances at the next level.
I think it would have been best for him to remain an Illini until he exhausted his eligibility and NIL earnings before taking his shot.
I think you think that too.
Dan
