Book next year

[ELDER06]

Originally Posted by PJackson'sDred15

There is very little reason for him to come back. He loses his entire offensive line. He would be a sixth year senior. The sooner he gets out of school, the sooner he can move on with his career and start earning money doing something productive, football or not.

I suspect he will be a camp arm for an NFL team and may eventually follow the Tom Rees Coaching Plan. Playing for Notre Dame for a sixth season delays his earning capacity and life.

Patterson will be back, pretty sure Banks will return as well.

[coltssb]

Originally Posted by ELDER06

Patterson will be back, pretty sure Banks will return as well.

Banks Is a huge guy who could go pro now. If he wanted to follow in the others footsteps before him and be a first round pick and move to left tackle. That would be the wise move. He could stick it out and just go pro and be a 2nd round guard too.

[ND_JACK]

Originally Posted by PJackson'sDred15

There is very little reason for him to come back. He loses his entire offensive line. He would be a sixth year senior. The sooner he gets out of school, the sooner he can move on with his career and start earning money doing something productive, football or not.

I suspect he will be a camp arm for an NFL team and may eventually follow the Tom Rees Coaching Plan. Playing for Notre Dame for a sixth season delays his earning capacity and life.

Wait one minute.....I wouldn’t assume we will lose our entire offensive line. First because of Covid we know this year does not count against their eligibility, free year. Second Patterson is only a sophomore will be back unless his injury prevents him. Then the other four all probably have NFL aspirations. If so it might be a draft benefit if some come back and play one more year of college football.

Also the value of one year of a ND education plus room and board...$60k ....plus being ND starting QB.......priceless

[Rocketsan]

Book accepted invite to Senior Bowl. He gone.

[ND_JACK]

Originally Posted by Rocketsan

Book accepted invite to Senior Bowl. He gone.

Wow....that shocks me.

[ND_JACK]

I have a buddy who is a big Pitt Steeler fan. He says he reads all the time where Claypool talks up Book. Said Claypool worked out with him over the summer. My friend said he would not be surprised to see Book in the NFL . I would say no way. As we watched the BC game he point out how Book has changed.

[soulpatch]

Originally Posted by ND_JACK

Wow....that shocks me.

This surprises me but doesn't shock me. This guy could be useful on an NFL roster even if he doesn't project as the next Mahomes (or even as a starter). I could easily see a mix of Pennington and Old-Mark-Brunell where he is great in the QB room, capable in a pinch and affordable. I mean, beyond a shadow of a doubt, it would comfort me to see him in a Bears uniform (not because he possesses an abundance of skills but more so the dearth of them currently on the roster).

[irishrush]

Does accepting an invitation to the game mean that he cannot come back, or just makes it seem like he intends to move on?

To me, this is just like taking part in Senior Day and then coming back for a 5th year.

[Synoptico]

Originally Posted by irishrush

Does accepting an invitation to the game mean that he cannot come back, or just makes it seem like he intends to move on?

To me, this is just like taking part in Senior Day and then coming back for a 5th year.

He isnt coming back. This cements it. You cant participate in the Sr bowl land come back.

[Rocketsan]

His stock will rise no higher than it is this season...

[drakan]

Originally Posted by Rocketsan

His stock will rise no higher than it is this season...

and even then, he'd be a late round pick at best.

[JTennant]

Originally Posted by ndomer4

Are you joking? Book doesn’t have an NFL future and he’s Kelly’s guy. Barring something unforeseen, Book will be leading this team next year.

He’s playing confident, is accurate and is a damn good athlete. I’ve been critical of Book but we can do much worse, and we have. Guys a winner.

Yes. I'm still worried why his production fell off after his first year starting when we yanked Malik out and just came back a few games into the season. Clemson was probably his best game of the year up to that point..

[Green Goblin]

Originally Posted by ND_JACK

I have a buddy who is a big Pitt Steeler fan. He says he reads all the time where Claypool talks up Book. Said Claypool worked out with him over the summer. My friend said he would not be surprised to see Book in the NFL . I would say no way. As we watched the BC game he point out how Book has changed.

There’s video of this on youtube. I coincidentally watched it two days ago.

Claypool brought his Steelers helmet and Book was asking him what it’s like in the NFL.

[AtLeastMySisWasIrish]

With Book's invite and commitment to the Senior Bowl means he's definitely deemed worthy of NFL consideration. It's the premier event for college players with NFL aspirations and with 2 NFL coaching staffs, every GM, Player Personnel / Scouts in attendance, only works in his favor. If not a late round pick, sure to get an invite as a preferred FA with time on a Practice Squad to further develop.