Started By
Message
re: Justin Fields going to MLB
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:13 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:13 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
By what measure? Playing on a much better team?
Murray had more yards and more TD's playing in less games with a much much worse supporting cast.
Murray had more yards and more TD's playing in less games with a much much worse supporting cast.
This post was edited on 1/4/18 at 9:16 pm
2
Posted on 1/4/18 at 10:08 pm to RandySavage
quote:
Murray had more yards and more TD's playing in less games with a much much worse supporting cast.
Aaron Murray was 6foot tall and had a smallish frame which I think is probably the biggest knock on him. Didn't have amazing arm strength. Hell of a QB for us but his first two seasons were at times a struggle. He improved every year but his freshman season we were more pass happy. Anyone that watched this season would tell you Fromm was more polished than Murray and Murray was a Redshirt Freshman. Murray had a 155 rating and Fromm had a 165 rating. It's not like Murrays teams were devoid of talent. Hell, AJ Green alone is a QBs dream.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 10:40 pm to RandySavage
They didn't put much on Fromm's plate this season with the stable of good running backs.
2018 is where you see them opening it up alot more. The OL and receivers will continue to grow altogether with him.
2018 is where you see them opening it up alot more. The OL and receivers will continue to grow altogether with him.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 6:45 am to Prettyboy Floyd
quote:
Murray had a 155 rating and Fromm had a 165 rating. It's not like Murrays teams were devoid of talent. Hell, AJ Green alone is a QBs dream.
Murray didn't have AJ Green at the beginning of that season when UGA struggled and he certainly didn't have a Chubb/Michel combo to rely on.
You may be right but I just don't see Fromm as that guy with a big NFL arm that you typically see with the guys that leave early. Maybe it's just because he hasn't been asked to do too much yet. Most of my UGA buddies seem to agree that he's more of a four year guy too though.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 7:37 am to Kimsey
Thinking that Fields joins the Armed Forces, because that can be an excellent life choice. I know the Air Force is on him the hardest. I'll lyk
Posted on 1/5/18 at 7:44 am to fibonaccisquared
quote:
Is it though? Development process in MLB is long... Similar caliber (relative to his recruiting ranking... who knows yet how accurate it will be) QBs of Fields' build/skillset have been able to find success in the NFL more quickly.
Guaranteed money. Time to develop. Not nearly as taxing on your body/brain. MUUUUUUUCH more money if you DO end up making it to the big leagues.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 7:57 am to WareagleKK
"Baseball America expert Carlos Collazo was blind to the gridiron hype when he watched 5-star high-school quarterback Justin Fields play shortstop this summer."
Goes on to say he's a little behind on baseball bc of his focus on football but that he as great potential and will get drafted just unsure where at in the draft
Goes on to say he's a little behind on baseball bc of his focus on football but that he as great potential and will get drafted just unsure where at in the draft
Posted on 1/5/18 at 8:28 am to RandySavage
quote:
Murray didn't have AJ Green at the beginning of that season when UGA struggled and he certainly didn't have a Chubb/Michel combo to rely on.
You may be right but I just don't see Fromm as that guy with a big NFL arm that you typically see with the guys that leave early. Maybe it's just because he hasn't been asked to do too much yet. Most of my UGA buddies seem to agree that he's more of a four year guy too though.
I can see why some people might assume that he would stay 4 years... and he certainly could... but the "he's definitely a 4 year guy" stuff is a little overblown. If 6'2" Mitch Trubisky can not only get drafted... but drafted in the first round... based on essentially one pretty "meh" year, I could see Fromm getting a good look after 3 seasons... particularly as he's a highly efficient QB... He'll have to continue to develop, and we'll likely have to evolve the offense a bit next year anyways, since no matter how good Swift or Zeus may be, it's not going to be trivial to outright replace what Chubb and Michel have done... the balance of run/pass may adjust as a result.
Just my opinion though... and it's hardly cemented yet.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 11:02 am to fibonaccisquared
Yea it's probably a little premature to assume either way given he was handled with kiddie gloves until the last two games where he performed outstanding.
He doesn't strike me as a Eason/Stafford pro type. We'll see how it plays out.
He doesn't strike me as a Eason/Stafford pro type. We'll see how it plays out.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 11:09 am to WareagleKK
quote:
Guaranteed money. Time to develop. Not nearly as taxing on your body/brain. MUUUUUUUCH more money if you DO end up making it to the big leagues.
Where FIelds would be drafted the guaranteed money would be low. The grind to the majors is legit. Most top prospects flame out. What we call 5 star prospects in the majors flame out at an extremely high rate whether it be arm injuries or pitchers figure out that a guy can't hit a slider.
If he's drafted in the second round he might get a less than a mil- quite possibly as low as 250K bonus. That's pennies on what he could make as a star QB but you already know that.
This post was edited on 1/5/18 at 11:10 am
Posted on 1/5/18 at 11:23 am to fibonaccisquared
Hands down better if elite. Baseball pays more, far less damage to your body. If elite that is. If good but not clear cut, stick to football.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 1:07 pm to Gatorbait2008
Yep, he's no where the level of an Acuna who is no guarantee of being a factor in the Majors, who Braves nation desperately needs to be.
His father wants him to pursue all avenues towards baseball before football.
His father wants him to pursue all avenues towards baseball before football.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 1:12 pm to thelawnwranglers
If you can go play baseball, you go.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 1:31 pm to RandySavage
Why do people say this? Fromm isn't short. He has a good arm. Throws the best out route I've ever seen
Posted on 1/5/18 at 1:33 pm to Kimsey
quote:Is there actually a legitimate shot that he declares for the MLB draft before finishing out his college football career?
is father wants him to pursue all avenues towards baseball before football.
Asking for all SEC football programs everywhere.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 2:31 pm to Kimsey
quote:
wants him to pursue all avenues towards baseball before football.
Not sure you worded this right
Posted on 1/5/18 at 2:37 pm to thelawnwranglers
Rivals is reporting that he moved into his dorm today, everybody can go back to their regularly scheduled programs.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 2:43 pm to djsdawg
If you are not sure, why bring it up.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 3:09 pm to td01241
quote:
Why do people say this? Fromm isn't short. He has a good arm. Throws the best out route I've ever seen
He throws the best out route you've ever seen? Like of any QB in your entire life? I didn't watch him play that much this year but that seems like an insane assessment. If thats true I feel like every analyst in the world would be drooling over this guy already (because they love to do that, see almost every QB USC has signed in the last 15 years) and talking about how he is going to handle getting drafted by the browns with the 1st pick as soon as he is eligible.
Posted on 1/5/18 at 3:16 pm to thelawnwranglers
Just enrolled early
Page 2 of 5
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News