What I think some aren't thinking about is there's no guarantee that McCord makes the NFL and even if he does, that he becomes a starter. There's only about 30 of those in the world. He returns to Syracuse, it gives him one last guaranteed chance to be the man and lead a team, as well as get more experience to help him become a better QB to hopefully succeed in the NFL. Additionally, he gets a guaranteed good payday if he returns. He goes to the NFL, there's so many factors that affect making a team and it will likely be there in a year as much as it is this year. Once you go to the NFL, there's no do over.