The 256th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft and new Mr. Irrelevant is... Ryan Succop, kicker out of South Carolina University.
With these words came the conclusion of a part of the NFL offseason that began the day after the Super Bowl. There is a spotlight on the elite college players that are almost assured of millions and a prosperous career. However there are the other 200 plus picks that will be comprised of lesser known sophomores, juniors, and seniors. With the sophomores and juniors, you have young individuals who are persuaded by money hungry family and agents.
Sure, there are the Matthew Stafford's and Mark Sanchez's who left early and cashed in. On the other hand, there are those that leave early and get drafted in 6th or 7th round, or in some cases, not at all. Had they spent ONE MORE YEAR in school, it could be the difference between minimum wage/getting cut/not getting picked at all and great guaranteed money and a more solid future. These kids trade in the thought of a quick buck versus the "grind" of one more year in school.
I know this is America, land of the free and free choice, but this free choice ends up resembling Charles Darwin's natural selection theory with these student-athletes ending up on the extinction list. Until next time...
Branden E. Jones
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment