Sanchez Evaluations
Considering Pete Carroll's demeanor and actions at Mark Sanchez's press conference, I'm wondering what he will tell NFL teams when they call about Sanchez. Because he plays quarterback it might not matter, but one has to think Carroll will give an unvarnished opinion now that Sanchez left without his seal of approval.
Seriously Wolf, how would that help Carroll or USC? Wouldn't Carroll want another high draft pick for USC and another successful QB in the NFL.
You are really making a mountain out of a mole hill.
I'm guessing from what was said below Wolf obviously missed this part of the press conference when Pete said:
“I want to make sure and take the opportunity to say in response to one thing that Mark said that he’s always a Trojan,” Carroll explained. “He’s part of this family and always will be, and I’m thrilled to tell you that you’ve heard that since the time you’ve been with us. You know that’s the truth and we’ll continue to support you in every way we can as a family member.”
any place to see video of the whole press conference, ESPN has a small piece but no pete
CBS is carrying it. The link is below.
http://cbs2.com/local/USC.Mark.Sanchez.2.909347.html
CBS is carrying it. The link is below.
http://cbs2.com/local/USC.Mark.Sanchez.2.909347.html
They already have enough game film,& will work him out to assess physical ability.They're pretty much going to ask Pete about his personality & how Mark prepares during practice & on his own time,& I think Pete will stand by him.Pete's just covering his butt & giving his honest assessment of Mark's decision just in case he flops in the league.I wish Mark the best though!
SW is RIGHT. Just saw the press conference on the link above. HE IS PISSED.
just like i said, coaches/gm/scouts will call and this will play into his stock right? he might lose a couple of points
By Ben Malcolmson
USCRipsIt
PeteCarroll.com
After days of deliberation, Coach Pete Carroll and Mark Sanchez agreed to disagree.
But that definitely doesn’t mean Carroll is content with Sanchez’s decision to forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft.
Carroll fleshed out his disagreement with Sanchez’s decision during a passionate exclusive interview with USCRipsIt about an hour after the quarterback’s announcement on Thursday morning.
“The facts are so strong against this decision,” Carroll said. “After analyzing all the information, the truth is there — he should’ve stayed for another year.”
Carroll cited a study that shows 62 percent of underclassmen quarterbacks who declare early for the Draft eventually don’t pan out in the NFL. He also pointed to Sanchez’s NFL Draft evaluation, which projected Sanchez as a second-round selection.
“Mark’s chance to increase his value and become the top player in college football next year would have been worth $10-$20 million or more — likely more,” Carroll said. “One more year of running a team is almost priceless, so he lost the chance to fully prepare himself and become the very best he could be before going to the NFL.
“That’s why there’s a 62 percent failure rate for underclassmen quarterbacks.”
During the press conference, Sanchez repeatedly referred to achieving a lifelong dream as to one of the reasons he made this decision.
“We have always been in full support of Mark pursuing his dream,” Carroll said, “he just should have postponed realizing his dream another 12 months.”
Carroll stressed that his advice to Sanchez throughout the last two weeks had the quarterback’s interests in mind, not his team’s.
“I’m trying to help him be the best he can be, and that would’ve been to stay in school another year and increase his value,” Carroll said. “The facts are there. And he knew all of it, but that’s what he wanted to do it, so we wish him the best.”
Carroll wasn’t alone in his disagreement.
“His family didn’t want it and everybody else told him he should’ve stayed,” Carroll said. “Also, he let go of the opportunity to affect the people around the university and the community, something that would’ve been unforgettable.”
Although he remained strong in his disagreement, Carroll emphasized that he still supports Sanchez and knows he “will always be a special member of the Trojan family.”
“Even though we disagree, I still support him and we’re going to try to help him in any way we can,” Carroll said. “It’s like a family member — you’re not going to stop loving him just because he makes a bad choice.
“Hopefully he’ll overcome the history of these decisions and the people’s opinions out there and becomes very successful.”
Go Troy Go, did you really watch the full 17 minutes? He didn't seem pissed at all. I think he is disappointed as many of us are but I would not say he is pissed. I think he wants what is best for Mark and he's been there done this before and knows that the prospects aren't as glorious as the pundits make it. It will be a tough road for Mark and there are things he could have worked on next year that would have made him a better prospect in the NFL. Pete may not agree with the decision he made but I have no doubt he will support him in every way that he can.
I think Pete is overreacting a bit, or irked by Mark's sports agent more than Mark. 62% of underclass QBs don't cut it in the NFL, but I can't imagine that the number is much higher for senior QBs that are drafted. The fact is MOST QBs drafted don't stay around for long. And, PC says Mark is second round, but Kiper has him top 3 and McShay top 10. I think PC is going to look foolish if Mark is a top 10 pick. He will be vindicated if Mark falls out of the 1st round.
Pete's comments all make sense if Sanchez is really going to be a second round draft choice. But I've heard otherwise with even a posibility of being #1 over Stafford.
I doubt the Lions or KC will draft Sanchez in the first round. Generally, teams at the top of the draft have several needs. If the O-Line is bad, why draft a QB to be pummeled (e.g. Alex Smith)? Sanchez is too big of a risk to take in the top few picks with his limited game experience. McShay, for what its worth, has Sanchez going tenth to the 49ers.
However, if Sanchez slides to the late first round or second round, that is a significant drop-off in terms of money. Aaron Rodgers and Brady Quinn would agree. By coming out now, he may not have maximized his worth. (By the way, there is no guarantee that Leinart would have been drafted ahead of Alex Smith in the 2004 draft. If not, Leinart might have slid along with Rodgers that year, as only one QB was taken in the first 25 picks or so.)
The injury factor cuts both ways. Sanchez wanted to avoid an injury in his senior season. Sanchez' knee is already a concern. He hurt it while playing catch! Will that scare off teams in the first round?
I hope I'm wrong, but I wonder if an agent has been whispering sweet nothings in his ear.
MD- I doubt you are around Pete as much as I've been. It was obvious in his facial expression and the tone of his voice. But I'm sure you know more than I do.