weagl1 1,781 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think both would benefit from coming back but that has to be weighed against the risk of injury. With JJ throwing the ball and hitting those guys in stride they would both have monster seasons and jump way up into the first round. The high first round bonus money would leave them set for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiyushka 0 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I read it suggested somewhere that Duke wants to stay and Auburn would be willing to purchase an insurance policy for him similar to the one UGA purchased for Gurley. Perhaps such a policy would assuage Duke's fears of injury and bring him back another year. Sammie's gone, I feel pretty certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think both would benefit from coming back but that has to be weighed against the risk of injury. With JJ throwing the ball and hitting those guys in stride they would both have monster seasons and jump way up into the first round. The high first round bonus money would leave them set for life. Low first round isn't too bad either. Judging from Kiper's report, Sammie has no real reason to come back. Kelvin was every bit as inconsistent as him, while being 25% less the athlete, and still got drafted 1st round. It seems like Duke has slightly more going against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,818 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think both would benefit from coming back but that has to be weighed against the risk of injury. With JJ throwing the ball and hitting those guys in stride they would both have monster seasons and jump way up into the first round. The high first round bonus money would leave them set for life. Low first round isn't too bad either. Judging from Kiper's report, Sammie has no real reason to come back. Kelvin was every bit as inconsistent as him, while being 25% less the athlete, and still got drafted 1st round. It seems like Duke has slightly more going against him. I agree Kelvin Benjamin is/was as inconsistent as Sammie. BUT I think being 6'5 is what got him drafted in the first round. Not to say Sammie's combine numbers wouldn't entice a team to take him in the first round, but I just don't want to see him as a Darrius Heyward-Bey type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think both would benefit from coming back but that has to be weighed against the risk of injury. With JJ throwing the ball and hitting those guys in stride they would both have monster seasons and jump way up into the first round. The high first round bonus money would leave them set for life. Low first round isn't too bad either. Judging from Kiper's report, Sammie has no real reason to come back. Kelvin was every bit as inconsistent as him, while being 25% less the athlete, and still got drafted 1st round. It seems like Duke has slightly more going against him. I agree Kelvin Benjamin is/was as inconsistent as Sammie. BUT I think being 6'5 is what got him drafted in the first round. Not to say Sammie's combine numbers wouldn't entice a team to take him in the first round, but I just don't want to see him as a Darrius Heyward-Bey type. Dee Ford's numbers alone propelled him from mid 2nd to mid 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUCody15 0 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I read it suggested somewhere that Duke wants to stay and Auburn would be willing to purchase an insurance policy for him similar to the one UGA purchased for Gurley. Perhaps such a policy would assuage Duke's fears of injury and bring him back another year. Sammie's gone, I feel pretty certain. That would be a great way to try and entice the two of them to stay. But TBH of the two I feel as if Sammie has more emotions invested in Auburn and would be more willing to stay than Duke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesler 5,924 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 It will hurt us against specific opponents early next season IMO if we lose both to the draft. Sure we have go-to speedsters in waiting but JJ would benefit from the combo speed, height, strength and EXPERIENCE Duke and/or Sammie would give him against Louisville et al. Very true and breaking in a new center and a new QB will be dicey at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 It will hurt us against specific opponents early next season IMO if we lose both to the draft. Sure we have go-to speedsters in waiting but JJ would benefit from the combo speed, height, strength and EXPERIENCE Duke and/or Sammie would give him against Louisville et al. Very true and breaking in a new center and a new QB will be dicey at first. It's refreshing to see some folks on here acknowledge that Jeremy Johnson won't be starting with the same 10 guys around him that he did in the Arkansas game this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesler 5,924 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 It will hurt us against specific opponents early next season IMO if we lose both to the draft. Sure we have go-to speedsters in waiting but JJ would benefit from the combo speed, height, strength and EXPERIENCE Duke and/or Sammie would give him against Louisville et al. Very true and breaking in a new center and a new QB will be dicey at first. It's refreshing to see some folks on here acknowledge that Jeremy Johnson won't be starting with the same 10 guys around him that he did in the Arkansas game this year. Our entire team will be a "work in progress", offense has to rebuild with a lot of experienced albeit talented guys. Defense gets a new coach and a new scheme to learn - special teams needs some help. I had no visions of grandeur for this season, and while the schedule is favorable next season, there is still a lot of development and hard work to do in the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ17 0 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I doubt either player comes back. The NFL is a receiver's game these days. Duke is for sure a 1st rounder and Sammie will easily make a team. No way he is still on the board by the 3rd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think both would benefit from coming back but that has to be weighed against the risk of injury. With JJ throwing the ball and hitting those guys in stride they would both have monster seasons and jump way up into the first round. The high first round bonus money would leave them set for life. Low first round isn't too bad either. Judging from Kiper's report, Sammie has no real reason to come back. Kelvin was every bit as inconsistent as him, while being 25% less the athlete, and still got drafted 1st round. It seems like Duke has slightly more going against him. I agree Kelvin Benjamin is/was as inconsistent as Sammie. BUT I think being 6'5 is what got him drafted in the first round. Not to say Sammie's combine numbers wouldn't entice a team to take him in the first round, but I just don't want to see him as a Darrius Heyward-Bey type. Dee Ford's numbers alone propelled him from mid 2nd to mid 1st. i don't know if dee has seen the field yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,039 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Sammie not stretching the field next year will hurt EVERYBODY on offense a little next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,849 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think both would benefit from coming back but that has to be weighed against the risk of injury. With JJ throwing the ball and hitting those guys in stride they would both have monster seasons and jump way up into the first round. The high first round bonus money would leave them set for life. Low first round isn't too bad either. Judging from Kiper's report, Sammie has no real reason to come back. Kelvin was every bit as inconsistent as him, while being 25% less the athlete, and still got drafted 1st round. It seems like Duke has slightly more going against him. I agree Kelvin Benjamin is/was as inconsistent as Sammie. BUT I think being 6'5 is what got him drafted in the first round. Not to say Sammie's combine numbers wouldn't entice a team to take him in the first round, but I just don't want to see him as a Darrius Heyward-Bey type. Dee Ford's numbers alone propelled him from mid 2nd to mid 1st. i don't know if dee has seen the field yet. He gets paid the same though. Must be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yeah, not sure what is wrong with being a "Heyward-Bey type" when it comes to the draft. 7th overall pick, still in the league, could probably retire on what he's already earned if he puts some good financial advice to use... Getting drafted highly doesn't have a negative effect on your performance, either, if that was the implication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,818 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yeah, not sure what is wrong with being a "Heyward-Bey type" when it comes to the draft. 7th overall pick, still in the league, could probably retire on what he's already earned if he puts some good financial advice to use... Getting drafted highly doesn't have a negative effect on your performance, either, if that was the implication. Unfortunately for Heyward-Bey he will always be labeled a bust because he certainly hasn't lived up to the potential of being a 7th overall pick. Financially, he's set for life for sure. But I just think Coates could be a top 10 pick if he comes back and works on being a complete WR. But at the end of the day, he could do that while being paid by an NFL team also. I'm being selfish right now. If I was either of them I would be GONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yeah, not sure what is wrong with being a "Heyward-Bey type" when it comes to the draft. 7th overall pick, still in the league, could probably retire on what he's already earned if he puts some good financial advice to use... Getting drafted highly doesn't have a negative effect on your performance, either, if that was the implication. Unfortunately for Heyward-Bey he will always be labeled a bust because he certainly hasn't lived up to the potential of being a 7th overall pick. Financially, he's set for life for sure. But I just think Coates could be a top 10 pick if he comes back and works on being a complete WR. But at the end of the day, he could do that while being paid by an NFL team also. I'm being selfish right now. If I was either of them I would be GONE. Heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Sammie not stretching the field next year will hurt EVERYBODY on offense a little next year Until you realize we have other speed threats that can catch the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Duke's instagram might make a lot of Auburn fans happy and alot of NFL scouts sad right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnArch13 185 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Duke's instagram might make a lot of Auburn fans happy and alot of NFL scouts sad right now... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdefromtx 3,159 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Gotta take the money and run. One play and an injury ends it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Duke's instagram might make a lot of Auburn fans happy and alot of NFL scouts sad right now... ? He's heavily hinting borderline stating that he will return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnArch13 185 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Duke's instagram might make a lot of Auburn fans happy and alot of NFL scouts sad right now... ? He's heavily hinting borderline stating that he will return I figured that's what you were getting at. Do you have a link or username by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Duke's instagram might make a lot of Auburn fans happy and alot of NFL scouts sad right now... ? He's heavily hinting borderline stating that he will return I figured that's what you were getting at. Do you have a link or username by chance? http://instagram.com/p/whFBGcJ0gL/ name: ohhkillem_one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,039 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Sammie not stretching the field next year will hurt EVERYBODY on offense a little next year Until you realize we have other speed threats that can catch the ball ;)/> Yeah that reminds me of last year when I said we'd miss Tre and Robinson...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 We ended up missing Mason and Robinson a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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