dlockz
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He was eligible for last years draft so since nobody drafted him, he could sign with any NFL team. Would probably have went third round in last year's draft.
Solid possession prospect.
Anyone think that Jeff Samardizja would have been good have been a good WR?
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He was eligible for last years draft so since nobody drafted him, he could sign with any NFL team. Would probably have went third round in last year's draft.
Solid possession prospect.
dlockz
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How is he a moron. There is more money in baseball and a true developmental system in place in baseball. I very much douubt that the way the first round went he would have been chosen over any other receiver that was taken in the first round. In fact if you look at all the receivers that feel he would have likely went to Jacksonville in the third round. No Way he goes before Jarret or Rice.
dlockz
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We may never know for sure but you can base alot on receiver types and where they went in draft and the first receiver that can be somewhat compared to his type of receiver was Dwayne Jarret who was considered a better NFL prospect from the beginning. Still finacially for him baseball was the safer choice.
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BTW: Nobody, and I mean NOBODY in Minor league baseball makes "Alot of money"..
That being said, I think he did what HE wanted to do..and i say good for him.
But yeah, he wouldve definately helped out any WR corps lining up in the slot- No doubt about that.
That being said, I think he did what HE wanted to do..and i say good for him.
But yeah, he wouldve definately helped out any WR corps lining up in the slot- No doubt about that.
Lappy
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he would have started year 1.
he would have started year 1.
dlockz
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he signed for 5 years 10 million, probably alot more than he would have made if he went to NFL. Top Prospects make pretty good money in minors.
His deal includes a $2.5 million signing bonus and the Cubs hold options for a sixth and seventh seasons in 2012 and 2013. If the options are exercised, the deal would be worth $16.5 million over seven years.
Samardzija said there would be no returning to football, even though he's headed for a stint in the minor leagues, probably starting at Class A Daytona after spring training. The deal also includes a no-trade clause.
Thinking It Over
With the question of whether to play professional baseball or head to the Senior Bowl looming earlier this week, Jeff Samardzija talked with ESPN The Magazine's Amy K. Nelson to share his thought process. Story
"He has offered at any time in the five-year period to give the [signing bonus] money back. He wanted to make everything clear that there wasn't any turning back," Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said.
"That was something I wanted in there to show my commitment to this organization, along with the no-trade clause," Samardzija said.
Samardzija's fastball was clocked at 97 mph last summer and Hendry said the Cubs project him one day to a be "high end starter."
Samardzija, 21-6 in 50 college baseball games, said he spent 10 to 12 hours a day weighing the decision on which sport to pursue. His familiarity with the Cubs after his experience last summer was a major factor.
Hendry said he never pressured Samardzija after he returned to school last fall following his brief minor league stint.
"I felt the best thing to do was let him go back and play football. I went to see him play football, we talked regularly but it never came up, 'What are you going to do?"' Hendry said. "He was going to do what he wanted to do and that's what he should do and that's what I told him."
Samardzija said longevity and the chance of injury were not major factors in his decision to go with baseball over football. And he said there is no sadness about giving up football after a great career with Notre Dame. In 2005 he set the school's single-season records for yards receiving with 1,249 and TD catches with 15.
dlockz
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Anything is possible but even Ginn the ninth pick in the draft would not have started if not for the Chambers trade. Most would have thought that Jarret would immediately be a starter but not so true.
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He always reminded me a lot of Ed McCaffrey too. I think he woulda made en excellent possession receiver in the NFL and I too wanted to draft him.
I don't care why he's doing baseball, I'm only interested in his football ability, and I think he's the type of big receiver that Parcells/Ireland would love. For similar reasons, I see us drafting Hardy or Sweed withour second 2nd round pick.
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DonShula84
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He can make more money has a decent pitcher than he would as a good WR. Not to mention his career can last longer, and he got more guaranteed in his first contract than he would have if he'd played football and it's hard to call him a moron. Not to mention perhaps he just likes baseball more.