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Barner could leave

  • "Perhaps most newsworthy was running back Kenjon Barner's stance on the NFL draft, which seems to have evolved a bit from earlier this month, when he left a distinct impression he planned to return to Oregon (at least to me). Barner today said the draft evaluation he received from the NFL scouting department "looked good for me." "

    http://www2.registerguard.com/cms/index.php/duck-football/comments/barners-draft-decision-and-other-meda-day-tidbits/

    He said he needs to get his degree but he is only a term away.

    I also heard rumbling LMJ could stay despite what was said earlier. I don't think he should or will but just a rumor I heard.

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    skatebeanz

  • He ain't leaving. He'd be a very late pick and whereas LMJ can't improve his status all that much, Barner definitely can.

    MoneyBeGreen ●

  • Interesting. If he leaves, it would seem we would need another RB in this class.

    Let the speculating of possible names begin in 3...........2................1

    CharlotteDuck ●

  • CharlotteDuck said...

    Interesting. If he leaves, it would seem we would need another RB in this class.

    Let the speculating of possible names begin in 3...........2................1

    Trey Williams. biggrin

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    skatebeanz

  • MoneyBeGreen said...

    He ain't leaving. He'd be a very late pick and whereas LMJ can't improve his status all that much, Barner definitely can.

    im just curious why nobody thinks LMJ can improve his draft status?? if they get him more passes next year, and he tears it up on special team returns,again IMO i think he could improve his draft status! He could end up being the pac12 all time rusher, and i would think that would open some eyes to NFL GM's also.... thats just my opinion though, i do know that LMJ has said numerous times that he finds the NFL boring, because there is hardly ever any big plays, just for the fact that everyone is so good! Im betting he leaves for the NFL, but it surely wouldnt hurt my feelings if he stayed!!!

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    gang_green ●

  • gang_green said...

    im just curious why nobody thinks LMJ can improve his draft status?? if they get him more passes next year, and he tears it up on special team returns,again IMO i think he could improve his draft status! He could end up being the pac12 all time rusher, and i would think that would open some eyes to NFL GM's also.... thats just my opinion though, i do know that LMJ has said numerous times that he finds the NFL boring, because there is hardly ever any big plays, just for the fact that everyone is so good! Im betting he leaves for the NFL, but it surely wouldnt hurt my feelings if he stayed!!!

    Eh. RBs only have so many carries. James carries the load as it is. He got nicked up this year. He got his returns and more passes thrown his way. He will improve minimally if not decrease it with injury concerns. He is a 3rd round guy but he just doesn't have the size and thickness of a Richardson unfortunately.

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  • He said a couple weeks ago he was staying.

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    jsaund ●

  • jsaund said...

    He said a couple weeks ago he was staying.

    Yes. The article said he got a good report form the NFL in his eval. Things can change.

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    skatebeanz

  • The article I read said he had gotten back his eval and he would be staying. It was the same time as Boyett who also said he would return.

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  • gang_green said...

    im just curious why nobody thinks LMJ can improve his draft status?? if they get him more passes next year, and he tears it up on special team returns,again IMO i think he could improve his draft status! He could end up being the pac12 all time rusher, and i would think that would open some eyes to NFL GM's also.... thats just my opinion though, i do know that LMJ has said numerous times that he finds the NFL boring, because there is hardly ever any big plays, just for the fact that everyone is so good! Im betting he leaves for the NFL, but it surely wouldnt hurt my feelings if he stayed!!!

    NFL teams aren't really looking at taking a RB in top 15 due to a short shelf life. Its mostly LT DE QB and Corner. Most teams want the 10 yr LT more than a 4 yr stud RB. But there is always one team that needs the RB.

    IF, LMJ has a second round grade, before the combine, that is probably the best case scenario. Once they start measuring, I am sure with his burst of speed, and strength he could find himself moving up. Plus what if he got injured again? He would be a late round pick.

    As for Barner, he may be a 4th-5th round based on his explosiveness. The risk of injury for Barner could take him out of the draft entirely. I wouldn't be surprised that both leave. I think they should.

    This post was edited by brownvsop on 12/30/2011 at 12:17 PM

    brownvsop ●

  • brownvsop said...

    NFL teams aren't really looking at taking a RB in top 15 due to a short shelf life. Its mostly LT DE QB and Corner. Most teams want the 10 yr LT more than a 4 yr stud RB. But there is always one team that needs the RB.

    IF, LMJ has a second round grade, before the combine, that is probably the best case scenario. Once they start measuring, I am sure with his burst of speed, and strength he could find himself moving up. Plus what if he got injured again? Not a good idea.

    As for Barner, he may be a 4th-5th round based on his explosiveness. The risk of injury for Barner could take him out of the draft entirely. I wouldn't be surprised that both leave. I think they should.

    Good post. Upvote here!

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    skatebeanz

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