Kyle McCord to NFL Draft

[RF2044]

Next man up:

• Williams?
• Carney?
• Collins?
• Portal QB?

Glad Carney / Collins will be here to participate in spring ball. Going to be an interesting off-season in the QB room.

 

[bnoro]

yep sad not mad. Makes complete sense for the kid.

For us, yeah, sad. Keeping him would've brought in more top flight kids we may not have otherwise got, and kept the (likely) illusion we could compete at the highest level. I say "likely" because if and unless they make huge wholesale changes to the current system as is and reign in the wild wild west of what it is now, I fear 10-3 is the ceiling for Syracuse due to lack of competitive resources ($$$$!). And if that's true, this great coach once his young enthusiasm wears off to reality, he'll bolt to somewhere he can achieve that NC hope and goal.

That's my depressed glass half empty take now that Kyle is gone, the euphoria of the bowl and seasons done, tune in next week when I put back on my orange blinders to get back to my glass half full to continue to try and delude myself that the skys the limit!

We could have been better than 10-3 this year. The ceiling doesn't exist in the new landscape. Just have to get a bit lucky in the portal and with your HS recruits.

 

[Cuseregular]

It’s just selfish, he’s doing what’s best for him instead of what’s best for me.

or as I said to my friend who's closing the best restuarant in the state and maybe country after 50 years (the Inn Between..."You have some nerve going off to enjoy the rest of your life!"

 

[tino]

Hes going to the NFL

 

[orangenauburn]

Carney is a non factor

He enrolled early and committed knowing he was going to redshirt his first year.

 

[CbusCuse]

When that NFL expert came on the Syracuse radio program a few months ago to discuss McCord, I was really surprised to hear him indicate that Kyle was behind Milroe, and seeing him insist that Milroe had a higher ceiling due to arm strength.

Milroe was a middling starter for Alabama Saban's last year, and while better this season, led them to a disappointing season overall [by their standards].

He seems like a dime-a-dozen college QB, with no discernible NFL skills that translate. At least, to my uneducated eyes.

I mean yes Milroe has higher upside if he magically become a good QB. Physical traits wise he is enourmous, fast and has a strong arm. He is by bar the largest risk QB up there and it will take him a while before he could possibly start in the NFL if he does develop. I'd never draft him "at QB" with a high draft pick. too much risk.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Next man up:

• Williams?
• Carney?
• Collins?
• Portal QB?

Glad Carney / Collins will be here to participate in spring ball. Going to be an interesting off-season in the QB room.

It's Rickie's job to lose but Carney is held in high regard and could challenge/win it as a true fresh. Staff is very high on him and his leadership capabilities in addition to all the physical tools.

Sounds like Williams is less likely the guy but stranger things have happened.

 

[HtownOrange]

It’s just selfish, he’s doing what’s best for him instead of what’s best for me.

So long as he goes to the Giants, I can forgive his selfishness.

 

[cuseallday]

Okay, I'd like to get the board's thoughts for an article (not quoting anyone directly). Did Kyle make the right move in heading to the 2025 NFL Draft, and by extension, who do you think will be Syracuse's starting QB next season?

 

[Scott11]

While the tease of him coming back makes this a bit disappointing, I like the decision. Hopefully he will be remembered as the guy who made Saturdays in Syracuse matter again.

 

[kingtidge]

I will cease my search for the potato chips then.

Dead to me.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Carney is a non factor

He enrolled early and committed knowing he was going to redshirt his first year.

He said that but he's not going to turn down the job if he wins it.

 

[bnoro]

dude don't gloat, part of your take was that he would'nt even have the chance to come back. He did. He could've.

I'm not gloating at all.

At the beginning, I was hearing he wasn't coming back because he wasn't eligible to. The waiver was denied and the appeal was pretty baseless. So that was the information I chose to pass along.

Obviously things changed, but the information was also that there was a good chance in a weak draft class that he would still declare for the draft.

Say what you want to say but I was attacked for just passing along what I heard, told I "ruin everything" when it was simply setting the expectation to not expect much in this scenario. I'm not going to just fuel the fire and the whispers when there's contrasting information out there.

 

[Orangefizz]

Okay, I'd like to get the board's thoughts for an article (not quoting anyone directly). Did Kyle make the right move in heading to the 2025 NFL Draft, and by extension, who do you think will be Syracuse's starting QB next season?

Yes I think Kyle made the right move. His NFL draft stock would not be any higher next year. I think he will be a top five QB drafted. I’m going with Rickie Collins at QB next year

 

[OburgOrange]

Okay, I'd like to get the board's thoughts for an article (not quoting anyone directly). Did Kyle make the right move in heading to the 2025 NFL Draft, and by extension, who do you think will be Syracuse's starting QB next season?

Yes. And you can use my name… OburgOrange

 

[CuseBlood44]

SU football became a victim of his success… the way we ended the season vs Miami and Wazzu got national eyes and hype around Kyle. Combine that with a weak draft class (our luck), the schedule next year, and key offensive playmakers such as LQA and OG leaving, I can’t blame him for leaving on a high note/striking while the irons hot.

That being said, really sucks for us. If we wanted to have any chance at competing next year it seemed like we needed him back. In the era where he could’ve gotten guaranteed millions to return and play here, it hurts

 

[OburgOrange]

I will cease my search for the potato chips then.

Dead to me.

Bruh

 

[CbusCuse]

Don't count out Carney as a true frosh. He's enrolling early. Staff is VERY high on him.

Agreed. I know what Carney said in his interview. He is not expecting to be QB1 this year and I don't think the staff is expecting him to be either. But i'm damn sure he'll try his best to be and its possible. Probably not likely though. I really think he'll be great sometime soon though. Have no idea how most of the sites can rank him so low no matter what the competition is. I understand concerns of facing lower competition more at other positions, but at QB in each play you see what space he has in his windows, how much rush he has in his face, where he places the ball, all his mechanics and his timing. He looks physically gifted and composed. Super excited to be bringing him in!

 

[HtownOrange]

Okay, I'd like to get the board's thoughts for an article (not quoting anyone directly). Did Kyle make the right move in heading to the 2025 NFL Draft, and by extension, who do you think will be Syracuse's starting QB next season?

Yes, if the pros are telling him he will be drafted in the first two rounds, probably even the third round. If the pros are telling him the fourth round or beyond, he should come back and climb the draft ladder.

Obviously, he should go to the Giants, said one "unbiased Orange fan".

 

[orange_in_VA]

Okay, I'd like to get the board's thoughts for an article (not quoting anyone directly). Did Kyle make the right move in heading to the 2025 NFL Draft, and by extension, who do you think will be Syracuse's starting QB next season?

100% made the right decision. Another vote for Collins starting next season

 

[Norman Dale]

Okay, I'd like to get the board's thoughts for an article (not quoting anyone directly). Did Kyle make the right move in heading to the 2025 NFL Draft, and by extension, who do you think will be Syracuse's starting QB next season?

He made the right decision. IMO a very weak QB class in this year’s draft. I don’t think he’d improve his draft position measurably by staying one more year. Collins I would say is positioned to start.

 

[OrangeFreek]

Im so sad but happy we had Kyle this year!!

 

[phil77]

It's Rickie's job to lose but Carney is held in high regard and could challenge/win it as a true fresh. Staff is very high on him and his leadership capabilities in addition to all the physical tools.

Sounds like Williams is less likely the guy but stranger things have happened.

I agree that bringing in Rickie told me they didn't think Williams could handle the job. Could things change? Sure but I agree with how it stands now.

 

[kingtidge]

He made the right decision. IMO a very weak QB class in this year’s draft. I don’t think he’d improve his draft position measurably by staying one more year. Collins I would say is positioned to start.

If he's flirting with the 2nd round, no brainer really.

 

[P Vasiloff]

I will miss Kyle McCord immensely but I know he is Forever Orange and I will now root for his continued success in the NFL. Thank you Kyle McCord for a season to always remember!