NFL Draft Matt Barkley To Announce 2012 NFL Draft Decision At 4 P.M. Press Conference - Page 10

**DaKCMan AP** · 12-22-2011, 09:31 AM

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USC’s Matt Barkley To Announce NFL Intentions Today
MATT BARKLEY, NCAA, USC | COMMENTS

USC quarterback Matt Barkley will announce his decision on whether or not he will return to school or enter the NFL Draft today at a press conference, ESPN’s Colin Cowherd said on his radio show this morning.

If the 21-year-old quarterback leaves school he is expected to be a top-10 pick in the draft, however some believe that if he were to stay in school for his senior season he would be a lock for the No. 1 overall pick next season.

This year Barkley led the USC Trojans to a 10-2 record, including a 7-2 mark in the Pac-12. As a result of NCAA sanctions, the Trojans were not eligible for postseason play, which means despite defeating UCLA 50-0 in their final game of the season, they were forced to watch as the Bruins represented the Pac-12 South in the conference title game.

This season Barkley threw for 3,528 yards and 39 touchdowns while only tossing seven interceptions.

http://tracking.si.com/2011/12/22/us...entions-today/

Thig Lyfe · 12-23-2011, 12:29 PM

This is good news. Now we can draft Aaron Rodgers' brother next year or whenever he comes out.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-23-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Really spot on.

I'm pissed as anyone that this draft sucks for qbs, but it's not a death blow.

If Manning is out there, pay him for 2 years and grab a guy the following year. We just can't sit idle though if he is with the potential to waste the prime years of the true superstars we have on this team.

I agree. Drafting a QB is out the window now, IMO. It's time to go stop gap. Again. But at least we can take advantage of the talent we have now and continue to get better in the mean time as well. I was against going after a guy like Manning but we really don't have any other options now. I wouldn't mind Orton staying but if Manning is healthy get him. Or we could go another year with Cassel and that would most definitely get us a top QB next year in the draft...

**BigMeatballDave** · 12-23-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Barkley plays at USC. His "bust" potential is off the charts.

Heh, very true.

Dexter Manley · 12-23-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

This is good news. Now we can draft Aaron Rodgers' brother next year or whenever he comes out.

Yeah, Jordan has one year left, and wouldn't grade as first round or even close yet. But he made great strides for Vandy this year, is working hard and, well, doing the best he can with some rather shoddy pass protection. Fun prospect for next year...

Dexter Manley · 12-23-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump

I'll take the Steve Young option.

But Luck is the best prospect to come out since Manning, he's in that class.

Steve Young is a lesson for everyone here. When you say "the QB wins or loses" and the other 45 actives don't matter, you get results like Tampa dumping Steve Young on the Niners...

Steve Young was not the problem in Tampa. The supporting cast was, as it was for Vinnie after...

And no, that is not any assessment or comparison to any current Chief QB...

Coogs · 12-23-2011, 03:15 PM

ESPN ticker says Bob Stoops has a gut feeling that Landry Jones is going to stay in college too.

jd1020 · 12-23-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

ESPN ticker says Bob Stoops has a gut feeling that Landry Jones is going to stay in college too.

That would be smart for him. His stock dropped big time after Broyles went down.

Buckweath · 12-23-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I agree. Drafting a QB is out the window now, IMO. It's time to go stop gap. Again. But at least we can take advantage of the talent we have now and continue to get better in the mean time as well. I was against going after a guy like Manning but we really don't have any other options now. I wouldn't mind Orton staying but if Manning is healthy get him. Or we could go another year with Cassel and that would most definitely get us a top QB next year in the draft...

Tottally disagree. Now is the time or never to draft the best Qb prospect we can trade up for.

This team with the return of Berry, Charles and Moeaki (well obviously there will be some other injured players next year but we'll probably be a bit more lucky) will be better next year even if Cassell is our starting QB and that will give us a 1st round draft pick even lower than this year.

I sincerely don't understand any fan saying let's not force things and let's wait to see if we'll be in a better spot next year to draft a top QB prospect.

This team is stacked of talent and is a decent QB away from a superbowl run and that for many years if we can actually find one.

ChiefsCountry · 12-23-2011, 06:10 PM

If the Colts beat Jacksonville and either Rams or Vikings get the pick Ponder or Bradford wouldn't be bad options for the Chiefs to go get. Even though I full expect Cleveland would be the leader in that hunt.
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jd1020 · 12-23-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

If the Colts beat Jacksonville and either Rams or Vikings get the pick Ponder or Bradford wouldn't be bad options for the Chiefs to go get. Even though I full expect Cleveland would be the leader in that hunt.
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I wouldn't pay higher than a 2nd for either of them.

whoman69 · 12-23-2011, 06:41 PM

From what looked like a strong draft at QB with four first round choices, is now looking pretty weak with only two.

DuhChiefs · 12-23-2011, 06:50 PM

I wouldn't mind.. Orton, Stanzi and Bradford (:

O.city · 12-23-2011, 06:52 PM

Bradford wouldn't be brought in to be the backup. I wouldn't give up a first for him. I just don't see him thriving in an offense that isn't the WCO.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-23-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckweath

Tottally disagree. Now is the time or never to draft the best Qb prospect we can trade up for.

This team with the return of Berry, Charles and Moeaki (well obviously there will be some other injured players next year but we'll probably be a bit more lucky) will be better next year even if Cassell is our starting QB and that will give us a 1st round draft pick even lower than this year.

I sincerely don't understand any fan saying let's not force things and let's wait to see if we'll be in a better spot next year to draft a top QB prospect.

This team is stacked of talent and is a decent QB away from a superbowl run and that for many years if we can actually find one.

The price is too steep to get a QB this year. Who will come in and save this franchise in this year's draft after Luck and RG3? I don't see Pioli trading up to get any player.

**notorious** · 12-23-2011, 08:09 PM

I think the Luck potential for busting is just like any other high draft pick.

Let's not forget who his coach was in college for a few years. It's the same coach that manages to cover most of Alex Smith's faults, and I wouldn't be surprised if Luck fails if he goes to a team with shitty coaching.

The media hype is so blinding that we have failed to notice his slight dropoff since Harbaugh left.

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