that is ****ing shocking. Really, no Scotty? He had one hell of a year!Really? Congratulations to Solder. TBH, I didn't see any nods coming from our OL, but that's awesome for him. Hopefully he can build on it for next year and be even better as a senior.
Is this the coach's list or the media's?
that is ****ing shocking. Really, no Scotty? He had one hell of a year!
I hope this isn't something that makes Nate think about going pro. Not too excited about having to throw Harris or Dannewitz into the fire next year.
No worries there. There's more likelihood that Solder skips the NFL entirely to focus on his career. I think it's something in the veterinary bio/medicine area he's pursuing.
:wtf:If Solder stays one more year (hoping!) he could be a top 10 pick next year. If the NFL does not structure rookie salaries he could get a HUGE payday. Right now I could see him being a 2nd rounder, possibly late first, or possibly in the 3rd.
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He stopped getting beat outside towards the end of the year, but jesus, I just don't see him putting NFL level performances on the field... maybe next year, but reallly?
:wow:I had an NFL scout tell me last year that he expects Nate to be the top lineman in the country next year.
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He stopped getting beat outside towards the end of the year, but jesus, I just don't see him putting NFL level performances on the field... maybe next year, but reallly?
If Solder stays one more year (hoping!) he could be a top 10 pick next year. If the NFL does not structure rookie salaries he could get a HUGE payday. Right now I could see him being a 2nd rounder, possibly late first, or possibly in the 3rd.
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He stopped getting beat outside towards the end of the year, but jesus, I just don't see him putting NFL level performances on the field... maybe next year, but reallly?
oh fair enough, I just can't believe they are ignoring his on field performance to that degree.A lot of NFL teams pick based on measurables. Check out his workout numbers, his 40 yard dash (under 5s) and his shuttle (and I bet his VJ). You think Smith would get a high grade, but if he did it would be based on his measurables as well.
Both are projects though right now though, but LTs are the most sought after position, and near the top of the pay scale, after QB. Anything after the 20th pick I could see him go just because he wouldn't get top flight money and they could give him a chance to develop. He wouldn't be thrown into the fire anytime soon on an NFL team, but with the right coaching he has everything scouts drool over. Teams won't pass on a "can't-miss" (even though he has plenty of work to still do) LT prospect for 5 rounds.
oh fair enough, I just can't believe they are ignoring his on field performance to that degree.
:dbt:Could it be that the members of this board don't know wtf we're talking about when evaluating a single o-lineman's performance? Especially compared with the Big 12 coaches who watched film for game planning and game reviewing purposes? That maybe Nate (Miller, too) actually earned the accolades through on-field performance?
Or is that just crazy talk? :smile2:
Could it be that the members of this board don't know wtf we're talking about when evaluating a single o-lineman's performance? Especially compared with the Big 12 coaches who watched film for game planning and game reviewing purposes? That maybe Nate (Miller, too) actually earned the accolades through on-field performance?
Or is that just crazy talk? :smile2: