OT: Jameson Williams torn ACL

[umiamifan1]

Seeing it live, it looked like an ACL and today it was confirmed. Terrible. Despite my hatred for Bama, I feel horrible for the kid as he's probably going to lose a couple mil by dropping in the first.

So this poses the question: Are more and more elite prospects simply going to sit out CFP and Bowl games to preserve their health and prepare for the draft? It's already happening to a lesser degree, but I think that it's going to become closer to the norm very soon, and honestly, I can't blame any kid who decides to sit out the final game with their future in mind.

 

[Odysseus]

Prayers to young man and horrible timing hoping he still gets drafted high and able to play his rookie year

 

[CFLCane]

**** the empire and everyone in it.

 

[Heart of The Playmaker]

Hope he was smart and had the Lloyd's of London coverage

 

[DMoney]

Terrible news. Hope he makes it up and more on his next contract and through insurance.

As for the question raised in the OP: if a kid sits out the CFP for fear of getting injured, I wouldn't draft him. That same behavior will resurface when you're paying him in the NFL.

 

[Odysseus]

That’s why I don’t understand the Jackson state movement like who’s going to want to risk getting hurt playing in fcs games

 

[texascane12]

**** the empire and everyone in it.

My dude... check yourself. Wishing ill on a young man regardless of school is a bad look.

 

[nvlahos]

**** tough break. Kid is electric

Saw it live too and knew it wasn't good

Still think he gets 1st rd projections

As a Pats fan, i'd take him or Metchie

 

[Zbrod95]

He’s still gonna be the first WR off the board. ACL injuries aren’t held in the same regard as they used to be.

 

[obcanes]

What happened to McGahee. He lost a lot with his injury

 

[CANEMC]

Thought of Willis when that **** happened last night. Bama wins if he doesn’t get hurt. Hopefully he got the draft insurance.

 

[HTXCane]

Bowl games, yes. CFP game, no. It’s meaningful games so kids see the risk/reward still.

 

[305to954]

Terrible news. Hope he makes it up and more on his next contract and through insurance.

As for the question raised in the OP: if a kid sits out the CFP for fear of getting injured, I wouldn't draft him. That same behavior will resurface when you're paying him in the NFL.

If players saw compensation it wouldn’t happen..and doubt many if any would ever sit out a title unless it’s to protest that very issue

 

[CFLCane]

My dude... check yourself. Wishing ill on a young man regardless of school is a bad look.

I don't wish for injury. But i also don't do well wishes.

 

[GojiraCane]

Seeing it live, it looked like an ACL and today it was confirmed. Terrible. Despite my hatred for Bama, I feel horrible for the kid as he's probably going to lose a couple mil by dropping in the first.

So this poses the question: Are more and more elite prospects simply going to sit out CFP and Bowl games to preserve their health and prepare for the draft? It's already happening to a lesser degree, but I think that it's going to become closer to the norm very soon, and honestly, I can't blame any kid who decides to sit out the final game with their future in mind.

I presume that in 2022 a team can take pre CFP measurable s into account. Willis got drafted in the first round with three torn knee ligaments in 2003.

 

[Gables Cane]

Might be old school but I still hate turf fields...the championship game should be played in warm weather and on grass.

The exception is New Orleans and that is primarily for the fans.

 

[bobbydigius]

He’s still gonna be the first WR off the board. ACL injuries aren’t held in the same regard as they used to be.

Can’t teach that speed.

 

[WaterburyCane]

Absolutely not for a CFP game. Perhaps the NCAA or individual teams can set up insurance policies for draft eligible players before the CFP starts. That would be a red flag if I’m a NFL GM.

 

[OriginalGatorHater]

Can’t teach that speed.

Actually you can, you just need to do a bunch of bosu ball single leg squats.

 

[WaterburyCane]

He’s still gonna be the first WR off the board. ACL injuries aren’t held in the same regard as they used to be.

Any idea how far Matt Corral will slip now?