LeQuint Allen to NFL Draft

[ezbeezy214]

Explain to me how it's not about $

Doing what you believe is best to set up for your career is not all about $

 

[money3189]

So many good backs in this class. Don’t think he gets drafted. I wouldn’t doubt him as a UDFA though. He’s a dawg. He will make someone’s roster.

 

[Dcuse]

Hearing rumblings that he’ll be back.

Damn! Last time I use that source.

 

[Dcuse]

McCord & LQA could both improve their draft positions w 1 more year.

Lequint has had a lot of wear and tear. I would have advised him to do what he did.

 

[HyattsCuse]

A true pleasure to watch since he arrived. I’ve been in the camp that believes staying would not help his pro prospects. He had an incredible season that would be almost impossible to duplicate next year.

Hoping he can find the right NFL team to stick in the league.

 

[swish7]

You should delete this shame on you.

Why? He made a decision about money. I don't have anything negative to say about him.

 

[swish7]

Lequint has had a lot of wear and tear. I would have advised him to do what he did.

I would advise him to maximize his draft stock & start out w a higher guaranteed salary.

But, it's done.

The UDFA path is brutal. See Tuckers career. Hope LQA does better than that.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Allen Declares for NFL Draft - Syracuse University Athletics

Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen Jr. has opted to forgo his final season of eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft, he announced on Thursday.

cuse.com

 

[AAM62]

His receiving skills are a differentiator. He will get looks as a PR too.

Still think he's going the UDFA route, but he can find a role.

 

[David321]

Why? He made a decision about money. I don't have anything negative to say about him.

Look at all of the negative feedback you are getting. Reason being your words infer that the most unselfish person on the team made a selfish decision.

If that wasn't your intention you would have worded it differently.

 

[310Pigpen]

Why? He made a decision about money. I don't have anything negative to say about him.

He has guaranteed money at Syracuse. Could potentially not get selected in the draft, but it’s all about money. Got it.

 

[Scotch]

Assume this means McCords appeal failed.

Anyhow, he's gone. Looking forward to see what Yaz can do.

Why would you assume that this has anything to do with McCord? Also, "all about that money" - two really bad posts back to back. Yea, let's crush a kid for pursuing his dream.

 

[OttosDad]

Happy for Lequint and wish him the best but not sure this is a financially smart decision. Of course I don’t know the figures but I just don’t think he is getting drafted.

His 40-yard dash time is going to make or break the amount of money he will earn as a professional football player.

 

[OttosShoes]

Explain to me how it's not about $

How many kids dream of playing in the NFL? He's about to live those dreams.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Damn! Last time I use that source.

You shouldn't be upset. A lot of people in SD thought he was returning. FB was working hard to convince him to stay.

On the bright side, this may free up some NIL to be more aggressive with a transfer portal target or to reward guys who are staying.

 

[AcAndAc]

Lequint has had a lot of wear and tear. I would have advised him to do what he did.

Yep.

Hard to believe that the last RB drafted was Delone Carter in 2011.

Also hard to believe that the last offensive skill player drafted was Nassib after 2012. Kind of surprising given Dino's era.

Compare to Coach P's last 4 years... Brown, Johnson, David, Morant, Tyree. 5 draftees in the early 2000s. And we had Ray Rice coming here (still think Coach P was toast, just needed a better hire than G-Rob, fyi).

 

[richmondcuse03]

So many good backs in this class. Don’t think he gets drafted. I wouldn’t doubt him as a UDFA though. He’s a dawg. He will make someone’s roster.

Agree, and he's a confident young man who wants to bet on himself. I don't begrudge him for that. I'll be pulling hard for him -- one of my favorites.

 

[Scotch]

Hunh?

What's the problem dude?

I have no ill intentions towards LQA.

He's making a choice for him & it's about $$. We aren’t allowed to say that. Better touch grass, as they say.

Are you OK?

 

[AcAndAc]

Happy for Lequint and wish him the best but not sure this is a financially smart decision. Of course I don’t know the figures but I just don’t think he is getting drafted.

His 40-yard dash time is going to make or break the amount of money he will earn as a professional football player.

His 40-yard dash time is not likely to change that much after one more season, is it?

 

[Scotch]

I would advise him to maximize his draft stock & start out w a higher guaranteed salary.

But, it's done.

The UDFA path is brutal. See Tuckers career. Hope LQA does better than that.

Coming back won't necessarily change that. He showed who he is this year and he'll be another year older with more mileage on him. I selfishly hoped he would be back as well but I totally get this decision, especially at his position.

 

[anomander]

What an easy kid to route for. I’ll remember him just as a great football player. Maybe not the fastest, or the best wiggle, but he got it done with pure grit, effort, and will. I think he’ll sign as a UDFA but he has the ability to play ST’s and brings a lot to the table. Coming back wouldn’t improve his draft stock. Probably just add a wear and tear but also would guarantee at least 1 more nice payday. Will be interested to see how he tests on his pro day .

 

[Scotch]

You shouldn't be upset. A lot of people in SD thought he was returning. FB was working hard to convince him to stay.

On the bright side, this may free up some NIL to be more aggressive with a transfer portal target or to reward guys who are staying.

Also I really like Willis.

 

[djorange1989]

Oof. Now we know.

All about that $$

Still drunk from New Year’s Eve?

 

[djorange1989]

Also I really like Willis.

Me too and I like Nixon too

 

[phil77]

Boooooo LOL

Happy for LQA it was a pleasure to watch him play. Hope he finds a team and has a long career on Sunday.