Comments on: Matt Barkley will not enter 2012 NFL draft

By: contract

contract — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:28:21 +0000

“Matt Barkley doesn’t need the money. He’s already Rich.”

That’s not really the issue. There’s a thing called competitiveness, and he just showed that he lacks it. When faced with the choice to play vs NFL talent or continue playing vs lesser competition … he chose the easier path.

By: jhastrello

jhastrello — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:19:35 +0000

Well, the ‘buzz’ based upon this thread is that Luck will be the first pick and first QB taken. If RGIII comes out (more likely than not), during the combine and the workouts, his stock will skyrocket. Don’t let the Superman socks and dreadlocks fool you – those are simply part of his personality/persona.

Many, many reports have surfaced here in N. Texas about his ‘mental tools’ that go along with his ‘physical tools’; and that his leadership ability is simply off the charts. Don’t be a bit surprised if RGIII is not only the first QB, but also the first pick. Even after all of the traits metioned, he has the better ‘long ball’ than any of the other QB’s – and his speed/versatility is world class.

By: gmen1987

gmen1987 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:59:12 +0000

Andre’s Johnson says: Dec 22, 2011 5:12 PM

Thumbs up if you think Barkley would have entered the NFL draft if there were no rookie wage scale.
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Goobs,

There were plenty of QBs who stayed in school lately before the rookie wage scale. Matt Leinart, Eli Manning, Sam Bradford all stayed in school.

These guys didn’t need the money immediately, a concept the goobers that post on this board won’t understand since they have no money. The money will be there next year. Barkley wants to go for the Heisman and the National Championship. He probably will be a lot happier at USC than be on some losing team in a cold goober city like Buffalo or Cleveland.

By: barroomhero80

barroomhero80 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:50:41 +0000

textexington says: Dec 22, 2011 4:10 PM

Viqueefs lose again:)

Go was Karen’s ball.s ya douch*
U swear they were going to draft him troll
lol

By: warvette

warvette — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:40:17 +0000

the poon in L.A. is much better than that in minnesota….

By: nflinla

nflinla — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:36:13 +0000

Matt Barkley doesn’t need the money. He’s already Rich.

By: cdonoho

cdonoho — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:16:51 +0000

Take the chance to see your #7 jersey on the peristyle end of the Coliseum. Bring millions of $$ to USC for world class education because of the prime time publicity you’ll bring to the university. Make lifetime friendships and connections. Take your shot at winning a national championship. Make everyone around you better. Take that chance to be the best USC QB of them all. Transcend the position and join Lott, Allen, Polamalu, Seau, Swann, Mix, Yary, Munoz, Wood, and Mathews. Leave it all on the field. Risk being called stupid for not leaving early. Be remembered for the tenacity and leadership you brought to the program.

By: rexachss

rexachss — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:06:40 +0000

Did’nt you hear…he’s not coming out cause he found out the Bills were going to trade up to get him

By: discosucs2005

discosucs2005 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:06:06 +0000

This season two QBs might break the single season rookie yards record. Two. Flaaco, Ryan, Newton, Dalton, Tebow (kinda), Sanchez (kinda), and Stafford have all shown that, in the modern day NFL, drafting a QB at the beginning of the draft, is a good investment.

Russell may be the last true first round bust at QB. There will always be guys like Bradford (and arguable Stafford) who struggle with injuries, but passing has become so easy in the NFL that plugging in a QB is like finding a 1000 yard rusher. Just draft a guy, and give him the ball enough, and he’ll put up the stats to be considered a solid pick.

By: ron69

ron69 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:41:27 +0000

I feel sorry for all Redskins fans he was written all over now they’ll have to settle for Landry

By: jaggedmark

jaggedmark — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:25:21 +0000

That’s bad news for teams near the top of the draft order that were hoping to select a franchise quarterback, and for teams like the Rams, who could stock up on talent by trading down with a team desperate to add a franchise quarterback——————————————–
Actually, one less potential franchise QB in the draft will RAISE the value of (let’s say) the Rams pick. Wouldn’t you say?

By: t16rich

t16rich — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:19:51 +0000

Smart move. USC pays their stars more then any NFL team would anyway.

By: iplaybad

iplaybad — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:59:21 +0000

1. Barkley’ s family has serious money that they’ve earned on their own with their USC educations. He did not need to come out.

2. Barkley’s dream since he was a young boy was to be exactly who he is: the star QB for USC. He’s had to wait two years in order to even think about the postseason. Now, with Lane Kiffin calling the plays and some SERIOUS talent surrounding him at the skill positions, his numbers next year (barring injury) should be unbelievable.

3. Barkley is a huge favorite to be a top pick next year. He’ll get even more time to steadily and safely develop doing more highly advanced things (like Luck did this year): quickly reading coverages at the LoS, having play options to audible into after diagnosing various coverages, etc. He’ll have the ability to take his game to the next level by working on his arm strength, accuracy, and footwork.

I do not agree with the decision, as I sincerely believe he’d be a top five pick. He’s wasting an immediate opportunity that could evaporate next year. But, he does gain quite a bit by staying at USC. Having his choice of smokin’ USC hotties doesn’t hurt either…………

By: sasquash20

sasquash20 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:56:45 +0000

Good for him. Its his life, I think we should let him live it.

He is a true junior, played as a true freshman. The kid is better then Lionart and in my opinion hes better then any QB that has come out of USC in a long time.

With the new CBA top picks don’t make anywhere near what they did under the old CBA. If Barkley is healthy he shouldn’t lose any value at all. Even if he gets hurt he may not lose any value, just look at Sam Bradford. Bradford was hurt his last season and still went number 1.

By: spartytime

spartytime — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:55:51 +0000

top 5 QBs in this years class:

1) Andrew Luck
2) RG3
3) Landry Jones
4) Ran Tannehill
5) Kirk Cousins

By: jamiebuf12

jamiebuf12 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:55:49 +0000

i think all college players should stay in school for the four years.peyton manning also satyed in school one more year.people act like he dosn’t want money.a year is going to hurt his chances at a big pay day? he will just get payed a year later and probably be the clear #1 pick with out andrew luck in the draft………

By: mwcarolina

mwcarolina — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:54:20 +0000

Ryan Tannehill will be the third QB off the board. I’m betting he goes to Washington. Good fit for Shanahan.
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which would lead to Shanahan being fired and Tannehill being replaced in a year. he’s NOT a first round QB or top 1o in my book. i think with Barkley going out, that RG3 goes now. Landry is a question mark, BUT if i were him, i NOW go because, my guess is that Luck goes top pick, RG3 goes to either Cleveland or Jacksonville (which i wont agree with, giving up on a player that soon i mean) then either Colt or Blaine go to Miami and Washington would then get Landry Jones who ALSO fits Shanahan’s offense.

By: bigfranky75

bigfranky75 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:47:35 +0000

He probably figured that he was goign to go to either the Skins or the Phins and wanted NO part of that! Can’t say I blame him….

By: lechemas

lechemas — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:43:03 +0000

Sadly I am not shocked at how many idiots post that he is a fool for going back to school. Money is meaningless compared to an education and life experience. Not that USC provides a decent education, but better than nothing. An education is wise to have as a fall back option when there is a good chance he will get hurt and lose it all. That way he won’t end up like the numerous other morons that lose their career in the NFL and have nothing to show for it except a foreclosed house and 12 kids.

By: packerman1968

packerman1968 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:41:22 +0000

Not that Lucks draft stock needed to go higher, or RG3 . The number one pick just got more valuable to the Colts.

By: nlucas550

nlucas550 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:37:37 +0000

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By: skinsrock

skinsrock — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:37:34 +0000

This stinks!

By: tolan04

tolan04 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:37:02 +0000

“Barkley is really, really good. Would likely have gone #2 overall behind Luck.”

wrong. Probably the Redskins or the Dolphins but not #2.

Don’t be surprised if he pulls the Cam Newton Trifecta by winning the Heisman, winning a National Title, and going #1 in the 2013 Draft.

Wrong. USC is years away to becoming a title contender. The recruit limit will really hurt them and until they can get full classes in they wont be elite.

By: nlucas550

nlucas550 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:36:17 +0000

Matt Barkley returns to USC to win a title, a stupid UCLA tradition is gone, a World Series lineup, and another Billy Deveaney draft bust.

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By: andyreidisfat

andyreidisfat — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:24:42 +0000

Though I think he is ready for the nfl and isn’t that far from luck in terms of skill. However I believe he is staying because he can go to a bowl and win a national championship next year, something he hasnt been able to do the last 3.

By: tropicpurple

tropicpurple — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:22:31 +0000

It’s amazing (not really) how so many posters say stupid things like he wouldn’t want to be in Cleveland, Washington or some other high draft pick teams (city) anyway.

If this guys comes out next year, and you think he’ll be #1, where do you think he’ll go? Hint: the worst team in the league! By definition, who wants to go the worst team in the league?

So, saying things like that just makes you (the poster) sound stupid. More so, this guy could go #2 overall THIS year. So, waiting a year and risking injury to go from #2 to #1 makes a lot of sence (not).

These guys are in our higher education system, right?

By: contract

contract — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:14:26 +0000

Matt Leinart II

Party boy at a party school.

By: Andre's Johnson

Andre's Johnson — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:12:06 +0000

Thumbs up if you think Barkley would have entered the NFL draft if there were no rookie wage scale.

By: nflofficeadmin

nflofficeadmin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:08:26 +0000

Most fans never heard of RG3 at this time last year, so to talk about where Barkley will rank next year is premature ejaculation if you ask me.

By: jimmysee

jimmysee — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:02:29 +0000

He needs to buy an insurance policy against injury.