🏈 Hearing from sources Terrace Marshall is leaving the LSU Football team today. He will no longer play his Junior season.

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[TerryP]

This "rumor" has been running rampant the last four or five days. Some have pointed to Stingley as well.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

At this point they have nothing to play for except injury. Might as well get some rest.

 

[rick4bama]

Someone also posted it on FB.

 

[UAgrad93]

Wouldn’t be shocked to see those 2 and maybe a couple of more drop out.

 

[Trob]

Come on out and get'cha whuppin.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Thats poor

 

[252BAMA]

LSU WR Terrace Marshall Jr. opting out of 2020 season


LSU star wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. is opting out of the remainder of the season, he announced on Instagram on Sunday.

"Since a kid, to play in the NFL and to retire my parents has been my #1 mission," Marshall wrote. "After careful consideration but with faith, I have decided to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft."

WR Marshall latest from LSU to cut season short

LSU's Terrace Marshall Jr., listed as the No. 4 draft-eligible wide receiver by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., is opting out of the remainder of the season, he announced on Instagram.

www.espn.com

 

[mando]

What do you think the NFL execs will think about these type of moves? Will they be viewed favorably or will they use the "but" word when describing them and refer back to this?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

What do you think the NFL execs will think about these type of moves? Will they be viewed favorably or will they use the "but" word when describing them and refer back to this?

At this point, and especially this season, it's looked at like guys opting out of bowls, not a big deal. I will say though, in Marshall's case, he's getting hammered by the LSU fans because just 2 weeks ago he was holding a team meeting and talking about finishing strong... haha

 

[mando]

At this point, and especially this season, it's looked at like guys opting out of bowls, not a big deal. I will say though, in Marshall's case, he's getting hammered by the LSU fans because just 2 weeks ago he was holding a team meeting and talking about finishing strong... haha

I am thinking he and others will be questioned about this. This points to character issues and questioning if you can count on them or not especially when things are difficult. At least that would be how I would see it.

 

[Tidestalker]

What do you think the NFL execs will think about these type of moves? Will they be viewed favorably or will they use the "but" word when describing them and refer back to this?

"Smart kid"

 

[Rolltide24]

Stingley comes from good people. I’d be surprised if he quits on the team. But I don’t know the guy, you never know I guess.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I am thinking he and others will be questioned about this. This points to character issues and questioning if you can count on them or not especially when things are difficult. At least that would be how I would see it.

They'll get questioned on literally everything, but they'll be coached (by their agents) on how to handle this issue. The NFL doesn't usually penalize guys for opting out early to get ready for the NFL (and avoid injury). What would/could hurt him is if his coaches passed on negative reviews, but it is usually not in their best interest to do that.

 

[mando]

They'll get questioned on literally everything, but they'll be coached (by their agents) on how to handle this issue. The NFL doesn't usually penalize guys for opting out early to get ready for the NFL (and avoid injury). What would/could hurt him is if his coaches passed on negative reviews, but it is usually not in their best interest to do that.

Well the coaches need to be honest otherwise they will get a reputation for not being straight up with the NFL execs. Not sure if that would matter to coaches but I would think it would. Never mind we are talking about Coach Orge.

 

[Tidestalker]

Well the coaches need to be honest otherwise they will get a reputation for not being straight up with the NFL execs. Not sure if that would matter to coaches but I would think it would. Never mind we are talking about Coach Orge.

It's a balancing act though.

If you give enough honest negative reviews, word spreads to recruiting circles. Not to mention, you want your guys to get drafted as highly as possible for a lot of reasons. Yes it's important to be respected by NFL execs, but those dudes ain't paying the bills!

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Well the coaches need to be honest otherwise they will get a reputation for not being straight up with the NFL execs. Not sure if that would matter to coaches but I would think it would. Never mind we are talking about Coach Orge.

I think in most cases they probably are, but I know of cases where they were not, or at least didn't tell it like it was. It's also good for them to get those high draft picks for recruiting reasons and they don't want former players finding out they torpedoed them, as that could also hurt recruiting. But if it is a potential high draft pick, these NFL scouts are usually going to find the truth. They don't leave many stones unturned.

 

[TerryP]

They'll get questioned on literally everything, but they'll be coached (by their agents) on how to handle this issue. The NFL doesn't usually penalize guys for opting out early to get ready for the NFL (and avoid injury). What would/could hurt him is if his coaches passed on negative reviews, but it is usually not in their best interest to do that.

I ran a brief search here and couldn't find the numbers but as I recall...

Last season there were around 15 that opted out of the bowl games citing prep for the draft. As I recall, over half didn't get the call. Is that because they weren't ready or because they opted out?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I ran a brief search here and couldn't find the numbers but as I recall...

Last season there were around 15 that opted out of the bowl games citing prep for the draft. As I recall, over half didn't get the call. Is that because they weren't ready or because they opted out?

Some will use the "opt out" to cover for other reasons. Example... one might as well prepare for the draft if they've been suspended or ineligible for the bowl. But, in most cases, when a legit top prospect opts out for the sole purpose of staying healthy and draft preparation, it isn't going to hurt him. But, it needs to be guys who have proven themselves and have enough on film to satisfy scouts. As an example, LSU's Ja'Marr Chase is one of those guys. UGA's Jamie Newman? Not so much. If Leatherwood, Devonta, or Surtain opted out today, it wouldn't hurt them. If LaBryan Ray or Barmore opted out, it wouldn't be the best decision.