Justin Hunter Going Pro

#177
#177
rbird said:
This!

I think the odds are (strongly) in favor of him going, but it's anything but official yet.
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Oh it was official when he started getting alligator arms,started dropping balls, and started running backwards on catches
 
#179
#179
why does everyone want to blame the offense for the loses this year? Did'nt they put up some points, it was the defense that let us down big time
 
#180
#180
Beachdude said:
why does everyone want to blame the offense for the loses this year? Did'nt they put up some points, it was the defense that let us down big time
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People 'didn't like their attitude' which is a load of crap. How good would your attitude be if you were losing despite mega-talent, getting blamed by the media, and dealing with a coaching staff that was falling apart. Besides, 99% on the 'attitude problem' comes from a media that doesn't know its hind end from a hole in the ground.

I swear some folks would have college players act like they're in a Baptist prayer meeting.
 
#181
#181
Best of Luck to you , Justin Hunter , no matter your decision . It was a blast watching you play in the ORANGE . However , I as a fan would like to see what you could do with a united staff and team .
 
#182
#182
wait has he declared? Last I saw was him saying if it wasn't on his twitter, then he wasn't declaring?

(sorry too much thread to read through this late)
 
#183
#183
devildogvol said:
From Mr.SEC:

Hunter has responded on Twitter.

If I didn’t announce it up here it’s not true

— Braylon J. Hunter (@justinhunter_11) December 13, 2012

I think JH will do fine in the NFL and wish him the best of luck if he decides to go. I would love to see him in Orange & White for one more year!
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ah ok
 
#185
#185
volfanngaytorland said:
Lol his signing bonus alone will be 6-8 million. Plus, making 3 mil a year, I think he's making the best decision for his family.
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You got a link where you get that kind of salary info from. It's BS. There is a new rookie salary cap that severely restricts what they can make coming in, and even before that, unless you went in the top5-10 overall, you weren't going to be making 3 mill/yr. Chris Johnson, at 24 overall, got a decent signing bonus (believe it was about 5mill), but his annual salary was roughly $500k. That's why he was so adamant about getting his contract re-negotiated after his 2k season. He was a later 1st Rd pick and was making peanuts compared to most other RB's...especially Adrian Peterson.

There is a huge dropoff in salary once you get out of the first 10 picks. If he goes in the 2nd and 3rd Rd, there won't be a fat signing bonus. So, it's almost like being on a game show and choosing to taking the easy choice of a bit of cash now, or wait and possible make the big bank later. If Hunter has a good year next season, and stops dropping all the critical passes, and makes some of the amazing catches he did as a freshman, he'll be a top 10 pick.

Right now, his inconsistent play....especially dropping critical passes that helped the team lose, earned him a much later projection = missed out on millions. The problem with taking what they can get and running, is that they are stuck with the measly contract (relative to NFL standards) for at least 4-5yrs. He and Bray both NEED another (good) year in college, if they want to ensure that they go early, and get the big pay day.

They may never get out of a backup role, and thus might never make the big check. Damian Williams with the Titans is a good example. He's been a backup pretty much for the entire time he's been in the NFL. Same with Lavelle Hawkins. They were good receivers in college.
 
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#186
#186
Poor guy already has a kid can't say I blame him for leaving he has been a bright spot over some really dark years
 
#187
#187
We have to start thinking about guys to replace Hunter and Patterson. Bray is also gone but I think we have two QB's that can take up most of his slack.
 
#188
#188
Hope Justin does well in the PROS,not sure that will happen but hope it does. I feel like he laid back this year, wasnt because of his injury from last year really seemed more reserved stopping routes early in anticipation of being hit. Still did enough to keep them interested, i really do wish him the best.
 
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