NFL Advisory Board says Sanchez is a 2nd Rounder?

[Chiefnj2]

according to Pete Carroll, Sanchez's draft evaluation ranked him as a 2nd rounder.

15-Jan-09In strong disagreement
Carroll reveals why he disagrees with Sanchez’s decision to turn pro early


By Ben Malcolmson
USCRipsIt
PeteCarroll.com


After days of deliberation, Coach Pete Carroll and Mark Sanchez agreed to disagree.

But that definitely doesn’t mean Carroll is content with Sanchez’s decision to forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft.

Carroll fleshed out his disagreement with Sanchez’s decision during a passionate exclusive interview with USCRipsIt about an hour after the quarterback’s announcement on Thursday morning.

“The facts are so strong against this decision,” Carroll said. “After analyzing all the information, the truth is there — he should’ve stayed for another year.”

Carroll cited a study that shows 62 percent of underclassmen quarterbacks who declare early for the Draft eventually don’t pan out in the NFL. He also pointed to Sanchez’s NFL Draft evaluation, which projected Sanchez as a second-round selection.

“Mark’s chance to increase his value and become the top player in college football next year would have been worth $10-$20 million or more — likely more,” Carroll said. “One more year of running a team is almost priceless, so he lost the chance to fully prepare himself and become the very best he could be before going to the NFL.

“That’s why there’s a 62 percent failure rate for underclassmen quarterbacks.”

During the press conference, Sanchez repeatedly referred to achieving a lifelong dream as to one of the reasons he made this decision.

“We have always been in full support of Mark pursuing his dream,” Carroll said, “he just should have postponed realizing his dream another 12 months.”

Carroll stressed that his advice to Sanchez throughout the last two weeks had the quarterback’s interests in mind, not his team’s.

“I’m trying to help him be the best he can be, and that would’ve been to stay in school another year and increase his value,” Carroll said. “The facts are there. And he knew all of it, but that’s what he wanted to do it, so we wish him the best.”

Carroll wasn’t alone in his disagreement.

“His family didn’t want it and everybody else told him he should’ve stayed,” Carroll said. “Also, he let go of the opportunity to affect the people around the university and the community, something that would’ve been unforgettable.”

Although he remained strong in his disagreement, Carroll emphasized that he still supports Sanchez and knows he “will always be a special member of the Trojan family.”

“Even though we disagree, I still support him and we’re going to try to help him in any way we can,” Carroll said. “It’s like a family member — you’re not going to stop loving him just because he makes a bad choice.

“Hopefully he’ll overcome the history of these decisions and the people’s opinions out there and becomes very successful.”

[BigRedChief]

no way he makes it out of the top 10. too much upside.

[KC kid]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

according to Pete Carroll, Sanchez's draft evaluation ranked him as a 2nd rounder.

15-Jan-09In strong disagreement
Carroll reveals why he disagrees with Sanchez’s decision to turn pro early


By Ben Malcolmson
USCRipsIt
PeteCarroll.com


After days of deliberation, Coach Pete Carroll and Mark Sanchez agreed to disagree.

But that definitely doesn’t mean Carroll is content with Sanchez’s decision to forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft.

Carroll fleshed out his disagreement with Sanchez’s decision during a passionate exclusive interview with USCRipsIt about an hour after the quarterback’s announcement on Thursday morning.

“The facts are so strong against this decision,” Carroll said. “After analyzing all the information, the truth is there — he should’ve stayed for another year.”

Carroll cited a study that shows 62 percent of underclassmen quarterbacks who declare early for the Draft eventually don’t pan out in the NFL. He also pointed to Sanchez’s NFL Draft evaluation, which projected Sanchez as a second-round selection.

“Mark’s chance to increase his value and become the top player in college football next year would have been worth $10-$20 million or more — likely more,” Carroll said. “One more year of running a team is almost priceless, so he lost the chance to fully prepare himself and become the very best he could be before going to the NFL.

“That’s why there’s a 62 percent failure rate for underclassmen quarterbacks.”

During the press conference, Sanchez repeatedly referred to achieving a lifelong dream as to one of the reasons he made this decision.

“We have always been in full support of Mark pursuing his dream,” Carroll said, “he just should have postponed realizing his dream another 12 months.”

Carroll stressed that his advice to Sanchez throughout the last two weeks had the quarterback’s interests in mind, not his team’s.

“I’m trying to help him be the best he can be, and that would’ve been to stay in school another year and increase his value,” Carroll said. “The facts are there. And he knew all of it, but that’s what he wanted to do it, so we wish him the best.”

Carroll wasn’t alone in his disagreement.

“His family didn’t want it and everybody else told him he should’ve stayed,” Carroll said. “Also, he let go of the opportunity to affect the people around the university and the community, something that would’ve been unforgettable.”

Although he remained strong in his disagreement, Carroll emphasized that he still supports Sanchez and knows he “will always be a special member of the Trojan family.”

“Even though we disagree, I still support him and we’re going to try to help him in any way we can,” Carroll said. “It’s like a family member — you’re not going to stop loving him just because he makes a bad choice.

“Hopefully he’ll overcome the history of these decisions and the people’s opinions out there and becomes very successful.”

I think he is a late first early second as well

[FringeNC]

Evidently, Sanchez's advisor disagreed with that assessment, or else Sanchez obviously would have stayed in school.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by FringeNC

Evidently, Sanchez's advisor disagreed with that assessment, or else Sanchez obviously would have stayed in school.

Exactly. Apparently, so does everyone else, as he's been pegged as a Top10 pick by everyone who has expressed an opinion on the subject. Christ, even Kiper thinks there's a good chance that he won't fall past us.

I've always wondered who exactly is on this "advisory committee."

[BigChiefFan]

In a weak-ass, QB class, with the league being devoid of QB talent on some rosters, I think some team will pull the trigger earlier than that.

[Hootie]

fine...

Monroe 3rd, Sanchez in the middle of the 1st when we trade up!

[DeezNutz]

This confirms my evaluation of him as a 5th-round talent.

Too many Ryan Leafs out there to risk a first-day pick.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

This confirms my evaluation of him as a 5th-round talent.

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I like the new you.

[Bowser]

The Alex Smith of the 2009 draft class?

[Zouk]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I've always wondered who exactly is on this "advisory committee."

I've heard it's a consortium of 5 anonymous personnel directors and GMs. I'm not sure if the membership rotates.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Zouk

It's a consortium of personnel directors and GMs from 5 anonymous NFL teams.

Does it change every year, or it is the same guys every year?

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Exactly. Apparently, so does everyone else, as he's been pegged as a Top10 pick by everyone who has expressed an opinion on the subject. Christ, even Kiper thinks there's a good chance that he won't fall past us.

I've always wondered who exactly is on this "advisory committee."

From 2006 - The NFL has established a "College Advisory Board" to help underclassmen determined their draft status. The advisory board, which is chaired by Polian, consists of eight to 10 NFL general managers and player personnel directors.

More recent:

"You may personally request information from the NFL about your potential draft status without jeopardizing your eligibility. The NFL has a College Advisory Committee, which is comprised of 12 general managers/personnel directors of NFL clubs and the directors of the NFL's two scouting combines. Under this program student-athletes that are at least three years out of high school, may receive a general assessment of their draft potential. The committee will provide the player its best estimate of the highest round in which he has the potential to be drafted. "

[Otter]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

no way he makes it out of the top 10. too much upside.

Uh, no.

Late 2nd or early 3rd.

[Ultra Peanut]

Didn't the same advisory board grade Tebow out as a late first rounder?