At what point do you expect the $8,000,000 man play up to his compensation level?

[DaytonLawVol]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

 

[Vols till I fall]

When Lance Heard stops playing like a bum and when John Campbell Jr can stay healthy.

Also when Joey Hazle starts to call option runs and roll outs for Nico.

Offensive side line is garbage bro

 

[CincinnatiVols]

When I am the one who has to sign his checks. If it isn't my money I'm not gonna bitch about it.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

I wondered when someone was going to spew this nonsense. No, it's not remotely the same as professional sports in regards to expected performance. Sorry, you're wrong about it

 

[DaytonLawVol]

I wondered when someone was going to spew this nonsense. No, it's not the same as professional sports in regards to expected performance. Sorry, you're wrong about it

how?

 

[BigALWiLson]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

Well it may be pro sports, but reality is that they are still not at a pro level. Hell most college qbs are not at a pro level after 4 years in College but now you expect them to look like a pro because they are getting compensated ? Correct me if I am wrong but 4th year QB's entering the NFL usually don't tear the club up. Sure you may see the talent they have and what they could be. It takes maturing and adjusting to the game in most cases. Some never catch on. But now we expect Nico to be experience and a pro cause he has NIL 18 months out of high school. They still need to develope and this line of thinking is crazy.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

how?

I told you in my post. Expectations as a high level athlete in their given sport

 

[DaytonLawVol]

I told you in my post. Expectations as a high level athlete in their given sport

He is not performing as a high level athlete in his given sport. He was the 3rd best QB on the field against Florida.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

What would be the definition of his compensation level? Wins/losses? TD to Int ratio? YPA? YPG?

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

He is not performing as a high level athlete in his given sport. He was the 3rd best QB on the field against Florida.

Says you, which given what you posted, doesn't garner much credibility. Nico wasn't taken No.1 in the NFL draft. He signed a NIL contract for big money because he was a great HS QB. He's struggling with SEC speed much like rookie QBs do when they start playing in the NFL. He'll adjust, improve and get better. It's nowhere near the same as being a professional athlete, where the entire day is spent working on a craft.

 

[Zues1]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

Imagine if you're one of the people that signed off on 8 mill.

 

[MiramarVol]

 

[apevol]

now we got fascists telling us what to think about football

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

He is not performing as a high level athlete in his given sport. He was the 3rd best QB on the field against Florida.

The winning qb with the better statistics? That one?

 

[66volfan]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

If it’s a professional sport compare it to Manning’s rookie season with the Colts and no offensive line. He was less than impressive. Did they waste those millions on him? Nico may never pan out but your expectations aren’t the benchmark he’s being judged by this year

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

The winning qb with the better statistics? That one?

He set it up on an extra long tee

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

If it’s a professional sport compare it to Manning’s rookie season with the Colts and no offensive line. He was less than impressive. Did they waste those millions on him? Nico may never pan out but your expectations aren’t the benchmark he’s being judged by this year

Manning didn't struggle his rookie year because of his OL. He's often talked about the speed difference and the hard work needed to adjust to it. He threw 20+ INTS his rookie season. That dropped exponentially in his 2nd year

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

Well he beat Oklahoma and Florida, so that’s a good start.

 

[66volfan]

Manning didn't struggle his rookie year because of his OL. He's often talked about the speed difference and the hard work needed to adjust to it. He threw 20+ INTS his rookie season. That dropped exponentially in his 2nd year

His jersey was so green at the end of every game you’d of thought he played for the eagles.

 

[LWSVOL]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

I know most will gauge based on that but experience still matters. All that money doesn't expedite the experience. Not Nicos fault crazy people willing to give him money before experience is achieved.

I anticipate dramatic improvement next season but that might not be enough for most people. Players around him still matter. If supporting cast not good, he could be bad.

BTW, I don't factor the money at all. I only pay attention to the experience and past performances to set expectations. Right now, I anticipate the experience he gains this season will show up with better performance in 2025. Perhaps by end of this season we see improvements but no shocker if not quite there either.

 

[Volfan1000]

"Hes a kid."
"Hes a Redshirt Freshman."
"He's only played 7 games."

All of that is fine and good.however, the money drastically changes expectations. This is now a professional sport.

Is Iamaleava really getting $ 2 million a year?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

The winning qb with the better statistics? That one?

How did Nico win the game?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Is Iamaleava really getting $ 2 million a year?

At least.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I know most will gauge based on that but experience still matters. All that money doesn't expedite the experience. Not Nicos fault crazy people willing to give him money before experience is achieved.

I anticipate dramatic improvement next season but that might not be enough for most people. Players around him still matter. If supporting cast not good, he could be bad.

Supporting cast is fine. Everyone has to improve.

 

[allstar34bd]

Yr 1 :500k
2: 1m
3: 2m
4: 4.5m

Contracts are the answer. It’s a business, the owner needs to be protected. A tiered system incentivizes staying with the team longer. Slows down the transfer portal a bit hopefully.