Originally Posted by louie aguiar

Calvin Johnson just came out and declared for the draft.

Originally Posted by Mecca

That was about the worst kept secret in history........

I'd much rather have Russell than Quinn that's for sure.

Originally Posted by Basileus777

Russell vs Quinn won't impact the Chiefs, both will go gone way before we pick. The only first round qb we have a shot at is Brohm.

Originally Posted by Mecca

He's been pretty consistent that he isn't coming out.

Originally Posted by Mecca

He's been pretty consistent that he isn't coming out.

Originally Posted by Basileus777

That was before his coach left. Petrino leaving changes everything. He might not want to risk playing for a new coach and in a new scheme.

Originally Posted by Mecca

What if they promote his brother? His brother is one of the offensive coaches down there...they'd be stupid to hire a coach who'd completely change everything.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

1) The speed in the secondary will be different than what he sees in college. Russell's receivers usually have a distinct speed advantage right now... when that disappears, I think he'll throw a lot more picks on busted plays than he does now because the corners will have the wheels to stay with the receivers on busted plays.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

2) His size advantage will become less of a factor in the NFL because everyone is bigger, stronger, faster, better tackler, etc. He'll escape fewer pressure situations, and that's his biggest quality.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

His team was already eliminated from SEC title contention against Arkansas... (which ranked 35th against the pass in the country, just one spot ahead of Missouri :rolleyes: ), and he also failed to get in the end zone against Auburn and produced just three points. Heck, even Zac Taylor managed more than that, and he was doing it with far less talent on his team (and inept coaching to boot).

It's not just that he turns the ball over. It's that when the talent level evens, his production drops off. And his turnovers are bonehead turnovers (like the fumble in the ND game or the pick on the deep throw around the goal line). I'm not just basing this opinion on 2006... it's been the story of his career.

I see one top 8 team on LSU's schedule (Florida), looking at the final rankings.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

At least one of them was, IIRC. I think I have a tape of that game at home... might break it out and watch it at some point tonight (halftime, perhaps?) Most of the interceptions I've seen him throw leave me wondering what he was thinking.

He makes a lot of plays in college because his size allows him to shrug off hits, then roll out and chuck it deep.

A couple more reasons I don't think he'll succeed in the NFL...

1) The speed in the secondary will be different than what he sees in college. Russell's receivers usually have a distinct speed advantage right now... when that disappears, I think he'll throw a lot more picks on busted plays than he does now because the corners will have the wheels to stay with the receivers on busted plays.

2) His size advantage will become less of a factor in the NFL because everyone is bigger, stronger, faster, better tackler, etc. He'll escape fewer pressure situations, and that's his biggest quality.

3) He's going to be playing for the Raiders. :)