Surprised there was no general USC thread (if I missed it, please merge).

Drake London going pro. Most expected, but some thought he might hang around for the new coach. He's top 10 in some big boards, so no one is shocked.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32825913/usc-trojans-star-receiver-drake-london-forego-senior-year-enter-2022-nfl-draft

 

 

 

and never, ever forget....

8 hours ago, OKelleyIrish said:

Surprised there was no general USC thread (if I missed it, please merge).

Drake London going pro. Most expected, but some thought he might hang around for the new coach. He's top 10 in some big boards, so no one is shocked.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32825913/usc-trojans-star-receiver-drake-london-forego-senior-year-enter-2022-nfl-draft

 

 

 

Drake London was so good this year before his injury, can’t imagine there’s more than one or two better WR in the class. 

Ya, I am glad we do not have to face him for another year. The guy was a beast and I think he translates well to the NFL. As awful as USC QBs have been in the league, their WRs have done very well.

Interested to see what Slovis does. It’s a weak QB draft, but he didn’t help his stock at all this year. I could see him coming back next year.

2 hours ago, ELDER06 said:

Interested to see what Slovis does. It’s a weak QB draft, but he didn’t help his stock at all this year. I could see him coming back next year.

In my opinion, there is no way he gets a high enough draft grade to warrant him leaving early. 

7 hours ago, Pregame said:

Drake London was so good this year before his injury, can’t imagine there’s more than one or two better WR in the class. 

I haven't started deep diving the big boards yet, but have seen a few. PFF has him the 3rd WR and early 20s overall. Some have him top 10ish. 

So glad we don't see him next year lol. 

1 hour ago, NDhoosier said:

In my opinion, there is no way he gets a high enough draft grade to warrant him leaving early. 

I don’t think so either, which is weird bc he was a borderline 1st round pick before the season. 

2 hours ago, NDhoosier said:

In my opinion, there is no way he gets a high enough draft grade to warrant him leaving early. 

 

5 minutes ago, ELDER06 said:

I don’t think so either, which is weird bc he was a borderline 1st round pick before the season. 

It's going to be interesting what happens to USC's QB room. Slovis, Dart, and Moss all are quality kids, and I think each would benefit from a year with LR. Crowded room though. 

4 hours ago, ELDER06 said:

I don’t think so either, which is weird bc he was a borderline 1st round pick before the season. 

I would not waste a 1st round pick on a USC qb even if I knew it was Peyton Manning.  They just peak with all that wr talent around them.  Nothing screams Slovis as a first rounder to me.  

15 hours ago, coltssb said:

I would not waste a 1st round pick on a USC qb even if I knew it was Peyton Manning.  They just peak with all that wr talent around them.  Nothing screams Slovis as a first rounder to me.  

I don’t buy that narrative unless they all played under the same coaching staff. Mark Sanchez being a bust should have nothing to do with Slovis’ prospects.

49 minutes ago, ELDER06 said:

I don’t buy that narrative unless they all played under the same coaching staff. Mark Sanchez being a bust should have nothing to do with Slovis’ prospects.

Not just Slovis, but Leinart, Darnold, Barkley, John David Booty,  Mustain, Kessler. The list goes on. 

On 12/9/2021 at 11:28 AM, ELDER06 said:

Interested to see what Slovis does. It’s a weak QB draft, but he didn’t help his stock at all this year. I could see him coming back next year.

I think he should transfer. I know there were a ton of issues with that program last year but I thought Dart looked like the better qb. 

3 hours ago, coltssb said:

Not just Slovis, but Leinart, Darnold, Barkley, John David Booty,  Mustain, Kessler. The list goes on. 

I still don’t buy it, completely different coaching staffs besides Slovis & Darnold.

3 hours ago, coltssb said:

Not just Slovis, but Leinart, Darnold, Barkley, John David Booty,  Mustain, Kessler. The list goes on. 

Also, apply that same logic to LSU. I can’t remember them ever having a successful NFL QB until Burrow. Should Burrow have been dinged bc Russell was a bust? Hell, their 2 QBs to win Titles before Burrow were Matt Mauck, who became a dentist and Matt Flynn, who had one good half of football before getting passes by Russell Wilson.

21 hours ago, ELDER06 said:

I still don’t buy it, completely different coaching staffs besides Slovis & Darnold.

Yet, all highly rated qb’s that all went on to become busts. I get it, can’t judge a qb based on 10 previous ones that were busts. But they churn out crap after crap. Also, I’m making my decision on Slovis. He’s shown me absolutely nothing since he’s been there. Just like previous qb’s. I’d pass…

10 minutes ago, coltssb said:

Yet, all highly rated qb’s that all went on to become busts. I get it, can’t judge a qb based on 10 previous ones that were busts. But they churn out crap after crap. Also, I’m making my decision on Slovis. He’s shown me absolutely nothing since he’s been there. Just like previous qb’s. I’d pass…

You could judge them if they played under the same staff. However, they’re spread out over 4 different coaching staffs. 

24 minutes ago, ELDER06 said:

You could judge them if they played under the same staff. However, they’re spread out over 4 different coaching staffs. 

I’m saying whatever it is they are doing at USC and developing qb’s isn’t working. They get very high recruits that rarely pan out. Even though they have tons of talent surrounding them. They haven’t deviated from that pro-style offense in years. So, whoever it is, whatever coaching staff-Labe Kiffin the qb offensive guru hasn’t worked. Again pass on Slovis. 

2 hours ago, coltssb said:

I’m saying whatever it is they are doing at USC and developing qb’s isn’t working. They get very high recruits that rarely pan out. Even though they have tons of talent surrounding them. They haven’t deviated from that pro-style offense in years. So, whoever it is, whatever coaching staff-Labe Kiffin the qb offensive guru hasn’t worked. Again pass on Slovis. 

I understand but I don’t think they’re related.