[stupac2]

BC, do you think he should come back?  If you were his dad or David Shaw, would you advise him to return for next year?

That all depends on how he views his future, and potentially his draft grade. There are a few NFL players who do med school at the same time, but it would undoubtedly be easier to have the Stanford degree in hand rather than needing to do both. It also seems unlikely to me that coming back would meaningfully affect his draft stock, but players come back despite that all the time (Luck, Barkley, Locker, off the top of my head, though maybe that's not the best example since 2/3 of them fell significantly...).

I don't think any of us can really weigh all that since it all depends on how much things mean to him. If he's fine finishing off his degree over the next few years during the spring/summer quarters, really wants to be an NFL running back, gets a good draft grade, and doesn't really care too much about what this team could do next year with him, then he should probably go. But that's a bunch of ifs and who knows what matters to him?

[stupac2]

BC, do you think he should come back?  If you were his dad or David Shaw, would you advise him to return for next year?

That all depends on how he views his future, and potentially his draft grade. There are a few NFL players who do med school at the same time, but it would undoubtedly be easier to have the Stanford degree in hand rather than needing to do both. It also seems unlikely to me that coming back would meaningfully affect his draft stock, but players come back despite that all the time (Luck, Barkley, Locker, off the top of my head, though maybe that's not the best example since 2/3 of them fell significantly...).

I don't think any of us can really weigh all that since it all depends on how much things mean to him. If he's fine finishing off his degree over the next few years during the spring/summer quarters, really wants to be an NFL running back, gets a good draft grade, and doesn't really care too much about what this team could do next year with him, then he should probably go. But that's a bunch of ifs and who knows what matters to him?

[stupac2]

BC, do you think he should come back?  If you were his dad or David Shaw, would you advise him to return for next year?

That all depends on how he views his future, and potentially his draft grade. There are a few NFL players who do med school at the same time, but it would undoubtedly be easier to have the Stanford degree in hand rather than needing to do both. It also seems unlikely to me that coming back would meaningfully affect his draft stock, but players come back despite that all the time (Luck, Barkley, Locker, off the top of my head, though maybe that's not the best example since 2/3 of them fell significantly...).

I don't think any of us can really weigh all that since it all depends on how much things mean to him. If he's fine finishing off his degree over the next few years during the spring/summer quarters, really wants to be an NFL running back, gets a good draft grade, and doesn't really care too much about what this team could do next year with him, then he should probably go. But that's a bunch of ifs and who knows what matters to him?

[stupac2]

BC, do you think he should come back?  If you were his dad or David Shaw, would you advise him to return for next year?

That all depends on how he views his future, and potentially his draft grade. There are a few NFL players who do med school at the same time, but it would undoubtedly be easier to have the Stanford degree in hand rather than needing to do both. It also seems unlikely to me that coming back would meaningfully affect his draft stock, but players come back despite that all the time (Luck, Barkley, Locker, off the top of my head, though maybe that's not the best example since 2/3 of them fell significantly...).

I don't think any of us can really weigh all that since it all depends on how much things mean to him. If he's fine finishing off his degree over the next few years during the spring/summer quarters, really wants to be an NFL running back, gets a good draft grade, and doesn't really care too much about what this team could do next year with him, then he should probably go. But that's a bunch of ifs and who knows what matters to him?

[donkey687]

JJAW may go pro. He has the skills to do so.  I see that Dalton is not in your lineup as he is likely to go pro.  Lots of NFL decisions this year. This could be the most pro early defections that we have ever seen. 3 guys on offense who may leave early  JJ, Dalton, Bryce. Defense: Reid, Meeks, Horrible Harry. Not sure if Okereke is playing himself into possible NFL draft position.

[donkey687]

JJAW may go pro. He has the skills to do so.  I see that Dalton is not in your lineup as he is likely to go pro.  Lots of NFL decisions this year. This could be the most pro early defections that we have ever seen. 3 guys on offense who may leave early  JJ, Dalton, Bryce. Defense: Reid, Meeks, Horrible Harry. Not sure if Okereke is playing himself into possible NFL draft position.

[donkey687]

JJAW may go pro. He has the skills to do so.  I see that Dalton is not in your lineup as he is likely to go pro.  Lots of NFL decisions this year. This could be the most pro early defections that we have ever seen. 3 guys on offense who may leave early  JJ, Dalton, Bryce. Defense: Reid, Meeks, Horrible Harry. Not sure if Okereke is playing himself into possible NFL draft position.

[donkey687]

JJAW may go pro. He has the skills to do so.  I see that Dalton is not in your lineup as he is likely to go pro.  Lots of NFL decisions this year. This could be the most pro early defections that we have ever seen. 3 guys on offense who may leave early  JJ, Dalton, Bryce. Defense: Reid, Meeks, Horrible Harry. Not sure if Okereke is playing himself into possible NFL draft position.

[BostonCard]

Ultimately depends on his values.  I would say most, but not all, players who perform at that level have ambitions to play at the highest level, and see what they can do against the best.  Plus, even one season in the NFL will pay his medical school tuition, so there is that.  But that may not be what Love most values.

BC

[BostonCard]

Ultimately depends on his values.  I would say most, but not all, players who perform at that level have ambitions to play at the highest level, and see what they can do against the best.  Plus, even one season in the NFL will pay his medical school tuition, so there is that.  But that may not be what Love most values.

BC

[BostonCard]

Ultimately depends on his values.  I would say most, but not all, players who perform at that level have ambitions to play at the highest level, and see what they can do against the best.  Plus, even one season in the NFL will pay his medical school tuition, so there is that.  But that may not be what Love most values.

BC

[BostonCard]

Ultimately depends on his values.  I would say most, but not all, players who perform at that level have ambitions to play at the highest level, and see what they can do against the best.  Plus, even one season in the NFL will pay his medical school tuition, so there is that.  But that may not be what Love most values.

BC

[Goose]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

[Goose]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

[Goose]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

[Goose]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

[DC 86]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

o
+1. From a purely financial standpoint the logical decision is to declare for the draft after this season, even if he only has a third round grade. However with Stanford players professional considerations are not the only criteria and none of us know how he will weigh other factors in making his decision.

[DC 86]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

o
+1. From a purely financial standpoint the logical decision is to declare for the draft after this season, even if he only has a third round grade. However with Stanford players professional considerations are not the only criteria and none of us know how he will weigh other factors in making his decision.

[DC 86]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

o
+1. From a purely financial standpoint the logical decision is to declare for the draft after this season, even if he only has a third round grade. However with Stanford players professional considerations are not the only criteria and none of us know how he will weigh other factors in making his decision.

[DC 86]

I am pretty sure Love isn't going to be a high draft pick either this year or next. Fairly or not, the NFL is going to view him as a "change of pace" back. He isn't big enough to be a feature back, and his pass catching ability hasn't been demonstrated often enough to call him a third down back. Another year at Stanford won't change that unless he becomes a major passing target, which isn't probable. He will get drafted, but certainly not in the first round. If he chooses to stay, it will be because he wants to, not because he thinks he can get a better draft spot.

o
+1. From a purely financial standpoint the logical decision is to declare for the draft after this season, even if he only has a third round grade. However with Stanford players professional considerations are not the only criteria and none of us know how he will weigh other factors in making his decision.

[martyup]

Postcard to Bryce.

[martyup]

Postcard to Bryce.

[martyup]

Postcard to Bryce.

[martyup]

Postcard to Bryce.

[BobK]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

[BobK]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

[BobK]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

[BobK]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

[murky]

Any possibility that Love wants to finish his degree before leaving?  Isn't he pre-med?

[murky]

Any possibility that Love wants to finish his degree before leaving?  Isn't he pre-med?

[murky]

Any possibility that Love wants to finish his degree before leaving?  Isn't he pre-med?

[murky]

Any possibility that Love wants to finish his degree before leaving?  Isn't he pre-med?

[Mick]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

See, that makes some sense to me. I realize he doesn't have the all-around numbers that Christian did, but Love runs for 50% more yards per carry than Christian did.  That's a metric that's difficult to ignore for a running back. 

Still, Walter Football has Bryce Love going with the 35th pick overall.  Sports Illustrated has him going in the third round, #77 overall to Raiders.

[Mick]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

See, that makes some sense to me. I realize he doesn't have the all-around numbers that Christian did, but Love runs for 50% more yards per carry than Christian did.  That's a metric that's difficult to ignore for a running back. 

Still, Walter Football has Bryce Love going with the 35th pick overall.  Sports Illustrated has him going in the third round, #77 overall to Raiders.

[Mick]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

See, that makes some sense to me. I realize he doesn't have the all-around numbers that Christian did, but Love runs for 50% more yards per carry than Christian did.  That's a metric that's difficult to ignore for a running back. 

Still, Walter Football has Bryce Love going with the 35th pick overall.  Sports Illustrated has him going in the third round, #77 overall to Raiders.

[Mick]

Interesting that two recent mock drafts have Love  in the first round at 14 and 16

Schultz will declare for the draft.

See, that makes some sense to me. I realize he doesn't have the all-around numbers that Christian did, but Love runs for 50% more yards per carry than Christian did.  That's a metric that's difficult to ignore for a running back. 

Still, Walter Football has Bryce Love going with the 35th pick overall.  Sports Illustrated has him going in the third round, #77 overall to Raiders.

[gocard14]

Third round seems most likely to me. Too much talent to not take a flier on him, but too small to be seen as an every down back a la cook or Fournette last year and not good enough a receiver to stay on the field when not at RB. What may be best for both parties is if he comes back with the agreement that he focuses most of his offseason on receiving skills, and spends some snaps next year in the slot to limit wear and tear.

[gocard14]

Third round seems most likely to me. Too much talent to not take a flier on him, but too small to be seen as an every down back a la cook or Fournette last year and not good enough a receiver to stay on the field when not at RB. What may be best for both parties is if he comes back with the agreement that he focuses most of his offseason on receiving skills, and spends some snaps next year in the slot to limit wear and tear.

[gocard14]

Third round seems most likely to me. Too much talent to not take a flier on him, but too small to be seen as an every down back a la cook or Fournette last year and not good enough a receiver to stay on the field when not at RB. What may be best for both parties is if he comes back with the agreement that he focuses most of his offseason on receiving skills, and spends some snaps next year in the slot to limit wear and tear.

[gocard14]

Third round seems most likely to me. Too much talent to not take a flier on him, but too small to be seen as an every down back a la cook or Fournette last year and not good enough a receiver to stay on the field when not at RB. What may be best for both parties is if he comes back with the agreement that he focuses most of his offseason on receiving skills, and spends some snaps next year in the slot to limit wear and tear.