OSU suspended star pass rusher Chase Young for an indefinite period of time
With the suspension of star pass rusher Chase Young, another ‘top pick’ in the 2020 Draft is having turbulence.
According to Adam Wells of the Bleacher Report, ” Per Austin Ward of LettermenRow.com, Young faces an indefinite suspension that could keep him out for the rest of this season, but Ohio State is “optimistic” he will be able to return in 2019. “
This isn’t the end of the world for Young’s stock and will have little impact on where he will be drafted if he does return in 2019.
Young has responded to the suspension in an exemplary manner:
“Unfortunately, I won’t be playing this week because of an NCAA eligibility issue. I made a mistake last year by accepting a loan from a family friend I’ve known since the summer before my freshman year at OSU. And I repaid it in full last summer and I’m working with the University and NCAA to get back on the field as soon as possible. I want to thank my family teammates, coaches, and the whole Ohio State community for all the love and support. God bless and go Bucks!”
But, add in the two surgically repaired ankles of Tua and two of the ‘certain stars’ are a bit less ‘certain’.
This is just part of the reason why Front Offices and fans that bank on tanking to turn a franchise around could end up with buyers remorse. The sage wisdom of ‘a bird in the hand is worth two in a bush’ is sage wisdom for a reason.
The only sure thing in football is a win.
There’s is so much that needs to go right a college player to actually be worth the top pick. History has shown, it’s far more likely that they won’t.
A team that ‘tanks’ naturally or due to a decision must deal with these variables:
- What happens to a player leading up to the draft, whether from injury or level of performance?
- Do they actually enter the draft or return to school for another year?
- Do they even want to play for the tanking team?
- And the very real question of ‘will they be any good in the NFL’?
Consider ALL the #1 Overall picks that failed to equal their lofty draft status
- 2018 Baker Mayfield QB
- 2017 Myles Garrett DE
- 2016 Jared Goff QB
- 2015 Jameis Winston QB
- 2014 Jadeveon Clowney DE
- 2013 Eric Fisher OT
- 2012 Andrew Luck QB
- 2011 Cam Newton QB
- 2010 Sam Bradford QB
- 2009 Matthew Stafford QB
- 2008 Jake Long OT
- 2007 JaMarcus Russell QB
- 2006 Mario Williams DE
- 2005 Alex Smith QB
- 2004 Eli Manning QB
- 2003 Carson Palmer QB
- 2002 David Carr QB
- 2001 Michael Vick QB
- 2000 Courtney Brown DE
- 1999 Tim Couch QB
- 1998 Peyton Manning QB
- 1997 Orlando Pace OT
- 1996 Keyshawn Johnson WR
- 1995 Ki-Jana Carter RB
- 1994 Dan Wilkinson DT
- 1993 Drew Bledsoe QB
- 1992 Steve Emtman DT
- 1991 Russell Maryland DT
- 1990 Jeff George QB
By my rough calculations, the hit on the #1 Overall is about 30%. Those odds aren’t a great bet with the pay per head sites like www.AcePerHead.com considering the massive cost it takes to get that draft choice.
I understand fans who want the ability to have the first choice in the draft. But, while it can be a powerful card to hold, the hit rate is iffy at best.
With plenty of time left for injuries, off the field issues, and poor performances to change the Top 5 landscape, I’m rooting for Miami to get as much of the only sure things they can: WINS. Let’s hope we get number two this week against the Colts. Go Phins!!!
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