- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
0
Posted on 1/2/24 at 11:47 am to The Egg
Good. Gave Nuss a chance to build some in-game chemistry with the guys he'll be throwing to next year. Reps for Hilton and Lacy is very important, and I'm sure they'll do a lot more in the off-season as well.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 12:06 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
quote:
I agree, but why didn't Brian Thomas sit out? Is he coming back?
I would be shocked.
2024 NFL WR class is loaded. Thomas is great, but there are about 6 to 8 WR with potential 1st round grades based on what I have read. How many WR go 1st round each year on average each year and where is Thomas on that say 8 WR list with potential 1st round grades. Harrison from Ohio State, Nabers from LSU, Odunze from UW, Coleman from FSU, Mitchell from Texas, Legette from SCAR, etc.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 12:07 pm to The Egg
(no message)
Posted on 1/2/24 at 12:08 pm to The Egg
quote:
He wanted to do it for his teammates. He wanted to do it for LSU.
I guess " Forever LSU" still means something.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 12:27 pm to JKChesterton
When they get their grade from the NFL, does that grade take into account the current class?
Posted on 1/2/24 at 12:56 pm to SloaneRanger
quote:If you are questioning Kelly for sitting out Nabers, I don't think you understand how this all works, and nobody is going to help you understand.
Look, if that's what happened then I owe Nabers an apology. But, damn if BK took our best player out of the game like that then I have other questions.
The bowl game is meaningless. It's nice to get a W, it's nice to be 10-3 instead of 9-4. But it doesn't mean much of anything in the grand scheme.
But recruits see and hear what happens. They see that Nabers and Daniels came to LSU, Nabers developed and Daniels improved his game. Both will be 1st rd picks in the NFL draft, which is something all recruits dream of. Nabers played in the bowl to reach the last achievable milestone (another alltime LSU record), and then Kelly said enough, you don't need to prove anything, and you don't need to risk your future so LSU can finish 12th instead of 20th.
They want to go play for a coach who sees their side too, instead of just "I need every W to hit my bonus clauses".
And it worked out for everyone involved. Daniels didn't get hurt or look bad, no effect on his stock. Nuss played and looked good, improving his prospects for next year. Nabers got his record. Thomas played a 2nd half as the #1 WR option, caught 2 TDs including the go-ahead/game winner, and drew a big PI penalty. Literally no downside for anyone involved.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 1:18 pm to The Egg
Shea is turning into Ross Dellenger.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 1:20 pm to The Egg
quote:
He broke the record, then at halftime Kelly told him to let the other WRs take it from there as to not risk injury ahead of the NFL Draft - where he's projected as one of the first WRs taken in Round 1.
"He fought me a little bit on it," Kelly said. "I think he’s the best receiver in the country. And he played in this game. He wanted to do it for his teammates. He wanted to do it for LSU. He wanted to do it to break the record. And I think that’s great."
I love this to a point
but if this is case, why didn't he ask for #11 to sit out 2nd half as well?
He will be a high draft pick as well
Posted on 1/2/24 at 1:21 pm to The Egg
Even if people thought Malik made the decision himself, don’t blame the player. Blame the system. He had very little reason to play at all. That’s just the reality.
This post was edited on 1/2/24 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 1/2/24 at 1:56 pm to abellsujr
The Jaylon Smith injury rightfully changed the thinking on the importance of non-playoff Bowl games for draft eligible players (specifically those who are so high they can't really improve their stock). Those games should be more of a springboard for next season anyway.
Jaylon Smith's coach when he got injured, Brian Kelly.
Jaylon Smith's coach when he got injured, Brian Kelly.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 1:58 pm to MannyG
There's no reason to mandate holding out Malik against his will but not Brian Thomas Jr. It's comical.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 2:01 pm to LafourcheTiger
quote:
you truly believe what LafourcheTiger posted you’re a fool
Posted on 1/2/24 at 2:53 pm to 31TIGERS
Nabors is a guaranteed 1st rounder. BJT is not at this time. maybe he wanted to improve his draft status by playing and showing he's a great receiver no matter who is throwing the ball. I don't care if BK held Nabors out or if Nabors made the decision himself. It was a win/win/win for everyone.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 3:12 pm to HoustonTigerNKaty
quote:
When they get their grade from the NFL, does that grade take into account the current class?
I follow the NFL draft closely. There are always about 35-40 guys with NFL grades, but all those will not go 1st round. It might be which team is drafting at what spot and what needs they have?
I think there are QB's that are coming back for 2024 because the 2024 draft has maybe 4 1st round guys at QB already, Williams-USC, Maye-UNC, Daniels-LSU and Penix UW. Guys like Ewers, Dart, if 2 of those other guys are not in the draft for 2024, they probably go this year.
This post was edited on 1/2/24 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 1/2/24 at 3:17 pm to The Egg
If that's the truth, then why did he risk BTJ's future?
Thomas is arguably a top 3 receiver in the country.
Thomas is arguably a top 3 receiver in the country.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 3:17 pm to saint tiger225
quote:are people doing this? God, I was impressed to see him at all. I’m todays day and age, with a guaranteed first round draft at stake, it showed a great attitude
hope all the figs who were calling him out after halftime are reading this. I doubt they will though.
And Kelly should have sat him. It was time
Posted on 1/2/24 at 3:20 pm to mtntiger
quote:I don’t think so, BT is awesome but this draft is loaded.
Thomas is arguably a top 3 receiver in the country.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 4:33 pm to tigerfoot
quote:
Thomas is arguably a top 3 receiver in the country.
I don’t think so, BT is awesome but this draft is loaded.
We shall see. The guy has all the measurables plus great hands, gets good yards after the catch, has a terrific attitude, runs good routes, gets open, and blocks his arse off downfield. He is the prototype for a NFL receiver.
Posted on 1/2/24 at 4:46 pm to tigersbh
quote:
Do you think the annoyed poster knew this? You act like he knew it and he’s annoyed anyway.
That’s exactly why you shouldn’t make dumbass assumptions and melt over them.
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News