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The First College Football Holdout?

Superman said:
i liked his ceiling... too bad his dad ****** that up for him.

he coulda beena contenda
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Scam Newton had issues like this;
If the kid straightens up his act (including those around him) and performs well, this can look like an overzealous Dad in a few months.
 
Badcat said:
rumors are that he wanted 4M to play next season. That is ludicrous for a kid who wasn't all that good.
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Some of these families, especially quarterbacks, are all about the money. We'll see what the market will bear in Nico's case. Those in power in college football really need to get some rules in place, or this is just going to be the beginning of a free-for-all for so many players whose only allegiance is to the almighty dollar.
 
insaniti said:
If Colleges were smart, they wouldn't sign him and send a clear message about trying to hold out, or undermine the system that was brought in to give these athletes a piece of the pie. I think the fact that the Oregon coach is the one that tipped Tenn off that he was shopping himself to other schools is a big deal.

The NIL has already killed the Cinderella stories for March Madness, it's just gonna top 10 teams in the final four from here on out...deepest pockets wins. They need to do something to keep this kind of stuff from becoming the norm.
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It won't work that way. Colleges will take advantage of the current rules and do what they believe is best for them...just like some players will.

Something does indeed need to be done, because it's like the Wild West right now.
 
WindyCitySteel said:
And Arch is not likely coming out. That “put all your QB eggs in the 2026 draft basket” strategy many Steeler fans are latching onto doesn’t look too good right now.
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Even with Arch, a lot are counting on him being a stud (which would put him out of the Steelers reach). The 2026 class, as of today, seems very overhyped to me.
 
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SteelerFan448 said:
Even with Arch, a lot are counting on him being a stud (which would put him out of the Steeler reach). The 2026 class, as of today, seems very overhyped to me.
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Yeah I do not get the hype. With Arch he is either going to shine or fall apart neither of which are good for the steelers. If he shines based on his pedigree he will probably get drafted #1. A team drafting #1 more than likely needs a QB so not likely they will pass on a Manning. Even if the Steelers are picking around #5 they dont have a realistic shot at Manning if he lives up to the hype. If he looks bad he will either stay in school or not be worth the high draft pick. Im sure there will be a QB or 2 that pops up on the radar but I dont see 2026 being that much different than this year.
 
jitter77 said:
Yeah I do not get the hype. With Arch he is either going to shine or fall apart neither of which are good for the steelers. If he shines based on his pedigree he will probably get drafted #1. A team drafting #1 more than likely needs a QB so not likely they will pass on a Manning. Even if the Steelers are picking around #5 they dont have a realistic shot at Manning if he lives up to the hype. If he looks bad he will either stay in school or not be worth the high draft pick. Im sure there will be a QB or 2 that pops up on the radar but I dont see 2026 being that much different than this year.
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There are 4-5 in discussion for the first round (Manning, Allar, Iamaleava, Sellers, and Nussmeier) and the reason it gets more hype than this year is these guys have the size and tools. In that sense, I get wanting to wait to have a chance, I just think these guys have a lot to prove this fall.
 
Burrow was seen as a 3rd rounder heading into his last year. QBs will emerge. Klubnik of Clemson has a lot of talent but that Clemson scheme is limiting. He might surprise. Same with

Sam Leavitt at Arizona State
Carson Beck Miami
Kevin Jennings SMU
Diego Pavia Vanderbilt

Allar, Manning, Nussmeier, Beck, Iamleava, Klubnik all have 1st round arm talent. Taylen Green at Arkansas could be a Anthony Richardson like upside prospect.

Ward and Milroe are the only high ceiling guys i see in this draft. Milroe could be a bust if he doesn't get the right scheme. If they drafted Milroe, i'd be mad because why not just keep Fields? Any other QB looks like a system guy to me. Dart is a 1 read guy and Kiffin may send in that read with the play.
 
tapeANaspirin2it said:
Burrow was seen as a 3rd rounder heading into his last year. QBs will emerge. Klubnik of Clemson has a lot of talent but that Clemson scheme is limiting. He might surprise. Same with

Sam Leavitt at Arizona State
Carson Beck Miami
Kevin Jennings SMU
Diego Pavia Vanderbilt

Allar, Manning, Nussmeier, Beck, Iamleava, Klubnik all have 1st round arm talent. Taylen Green at Arkansas could be a Anthony Richardson like upside prospect.

Ward and Milroe are the only high ceiling guys i see in this draft. Milroe could be a bust if he doesn't get the right scheme. If they drafted Milroe, i'd be mad because why not just keep Fields? Any other QB looks like a system guy to me. Dart is a 1 read guy and Kiffin may send in that read with the play.
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Carson Beck wont amount to a hill of beans. But I agree with the others you listed.
 
tapeANaspirin2it said:
Burrow was seen as a 3rd rounder heading into his last year. QBs will emerge. Klubnik of Clemson has a lot of talent but that Clemson scheme is limiting. He might surprise. Same with

Sam Leavitt at Arizona State
Carson Beck Miami
Kevin Jennings SMU
Diego Pavia Vanderbilt

Allar, Manning, Nussmeier, Beck, Iamleava, Klubnik all have 1st round arm talent. Taylen Green at Arkansas could be a Anthony Richardson like upside prospect.

Ward and Milroe are the only high ceiling guys i see in this draft. Milroe could be a bust if he doesn't get the right scheme. If they drafted Milroe, i'd be mad because why not just keep Fields? Any other QB looks like a system guy to me. Dart is a 1 read guy and Kiffin may send in that read with the play.
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Funny you mention Beck and Milroe, both were guys everyone told people to wait for a year ago, along with Ewers and Allar. A lot can happen in a year. A year from now, people will be saying the same things about guys like Manning (again), Sayin at Ohio St, and likely others.

If you don’t have a QB and don’t draft one or acquire a young one with upside, you’re treading water at best.
 
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