Draft Cardale Jones in the 4th

[better days]

You're assuming he starts.

QB J.T. Barrett was the conference player of the year who got them there before breaking his ankle in the Michigan game.

Braxton Miller has 1 year left and was the conference player of the year in 2012 and 2013. He could transfer

A little crowded and only one ball.

He's going on 23 and may be just riding the bench again... or being groomed as a future starter in the NFL with a paycheck for his family.

A unique situation where declaring himself for the draft may actually be the right decision. Normally, it wouldn't.

College players want to get into the NFL ASAP with the current CBA.

[jamze132]

I know how this sounds. Don't draft the guy that played 3 games and is trying to strike while the iron is hot, but did you see this kid's arm? His composure? His size and speed?

EJ was a poor mans Cardale Jones at FSU.
Jones has the Big Ben body type, the cannon arm strength, and ice blood in his veins.

The Bills have drafted worse QBs than Cardale (Trent Edwards in the 3rd). Take a flyer on the kid. It won't hurt. Rest of the team is pretty much set and a few o linemen can be had in free agency.

Let's start the Cardale to Buffalo campaign!

Ever heard of Jamarcus Russell?

[Mr. Pink]

If he declared, I'd take a flier on him in like the 6th round.

I'd assume his draft stock wouldn't be high because he doesn't have much of a body of work and he had two reads basically in the games I saw...primary receiver, run with the football. He needs time in a system with getting actual work.

His best bet, if Ohio State starts Miller or Barrett, is to go to another school and put up a year of work. Even if that school ends up being Division 3.

It would elevate his draft status where he'd get more money and actually a chance at sticking on a roster.

[better days]

If he declared, I'd take a flier on him in like the 6th round.

I'd assume his draft stock wouldn't be high because he doesn't have much of a body of work and he had two reads basically in the games I saw...primary receiver, run with the football. He needs time in a system with getting actual work.

His best bet, if Ohio State starts Miller or Barrett, is to go to another school and put up a year of work. Even if that school ends up being Division 3.

It would elevate his draft status where he'd get more money and actually a chance at sticking on a roster.

I doubt he would elevate his draft stock playing at a Division 3 school enough that it would outweigh getting into the NFL a year earlier.

[Mr. Pink]

I doubt he would elevate his draft stock playing at a Division 3 school enough that it would outweigh getting into the NFL a year earlier.

Of course it would.

If he declared now, he's a Day 3 pick. If he plays another year, anywhere even in Div 3, he might be a Day 2 pick.

As it stands now, there's no way any team can justify taking him ahead of the 5th round. He's way too raw with a very limited body of work.

[jimmifli]

You guys are delusional. Look how players shoot up the draft boards with a good interview and combine. Once he declares his agent will have him working with a former NFL QB coach everyday. After a few weeks, word will start leaking about what a good student he is, how fast he's picking up a pro style offense and learning the playbook. Then there will be a few videos showing his improved mechanics. etc etc...

Russell Wilson had a body of work that deserved a 1st round pick. But his body deserved a 3rd. Where did he get drafted?

Jones' body deserves a 1st. He probably won't go that high but I doubt he'd last long into the 3rd round if he made it that far.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

I can't imagine drafting anybody before day 3 based on three games. Three games!

[buzzsaw]

@CJ12_: Life changing decision at 3pm 😁

And it begins.


Cardale would have won those games against Houston and KC.


I hope he's wearing a Mack Truck hat when he does his announcement.

[WagonCircler]

I think he'll make a great fullback.

[better days]

Ever heard of Jamarcus Russell?

Are you saying Cardale likes the purple drank?

[better days]

Of course it would.

If he declared now, he's a Day 3 pick. If he plays another year, anywhere even in Div 3, he might be a Day 2 pick.

As it stands now, there's no way any team can justify taking him ahead of the 5th round. He's way too raw with a very limited body of work.

Even if he were a day two pick next year vs day three this year, that would not make up for the year he would lose in NFL seniority.

And he would not learn or improve at all playing DIII football.

[WagonCircler]

My greatest fear in keeping Doug Whaley is going to come true.

He is exactly stupid enough to draft Cardale Jones.

[better days]

My greatest fear in keeping Doug Whaley is going to come true.

He is exactly stupid enough to draft Cardale Jones.

You can't hit the jackpot unless you play.

The Pats* draft a questionable/project QB on a regular basis.

[Ed]

I don't think Meyer can guarantee him that he'll be the starter next year, and if he's not the starter he may as well sit on an NFL bench than Ohio States bench. At least he can make some good money and start learning about the NFL. At 22 years old already, I don't see any advantage for him spending another year as a backup in college.

[Ed]

And if he does declare for the draft, I don't give him much chance of making it to the 4th.

[WagonCircler]

You can't hit the jackpot unless you play.

The Pats* draft a questionable/project QB on a regular basis.

You stand an infinitely better chance of hitting the jackpot when you play smart odds and avoid stupid bets.

And even more when you learn from your mistakes and don't keep making the same one over and over again.

[wolfpack]

[Night Train]

WooHoo ! He's staying.

Buckeyes remain loaded.

[Ed]

With the first pick in the 2016 NFL draft, the NY Jets select...

[DraftBoy]

WooHoo ! He's staying.

Buckeyes remain loaded.

He's not declaring, we'll need to wait till after Spring Ball to see if he's actually staying.