Being a UDFA isn't the worst thing either because you pick where you get a shot. I'm sure everyone wants to get drafted but all you need is a chance.
Parker Washington should have returned this year.
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And, not you, but that's what this is really about with many of the people criticizing his decision. Selfishly they wanted him to return. He was ready to move on.
He came to PSU physically ready to contribute and fairly polished. He may have thought that he had already peaked. Or maybe he is afraid that the injury doesn't allow him to return to 100%. That turned out to be the case with Mustipher it seemed.
I think PJ ends up being a stud in another year or 2. I'm not sure what his route will be (drafted, UDFA, 2nd tier football league) but I think he just needs time to regain the strength he lost.
Some is strength and some could be confidence. It does seem like sometimes these guys need a bit before they completely trust the recovery from the injury. You can't play DT tentative. Not sure if that was a part of it but for some it is.
He is hurt currently (that hurts his draft status), he has been hurt so he could not test (that hurts his draft status), you basically have to believe in unicorns to not believe this hurt his draft status since it would hurt any player's draft status with the exception a generational QB prospect....
Who says he's healthy next year?
Lots of guys in this draft are hurt with no impact. The draft is always about whether a team likes you. See Bennett and O'Connell going in the 4th. See Juice and Strange going in the 2nd. To think it's ever a mistake to enter isn't accepting the draft and the league today
Please, those that don't care about Washington and other PSU players are the ones who are good with these kids going early when it is clearly against their best interests in terms of draft position and future earnings potential. The bottom line is that Washington likely lost a good bit of money by wanting it this year when so much was going against him. If he could have just been a little more patient, he'd have a much better shot at sticking in the NFL and earning a higher early payday.
You have literally no idea if he lost even a penny. The other poster is correct--you and others only care about kids while they're here--see the nonsense towards those that have left.
6th Rd pick to Jacksonville--couldn't get a much better spot with their WR room and Lawrence.
Happy for PW. He was great for us and wish him the best!
I mostly care about kids when they're at PSU because that's my team. Should I feel bad about that?
I like to see PSU kids do well at the next level but I'm more concerned about current players.
Right--because you don't care about the players--just the program. Which is fine and is what I've been saying. I follow the kids throughout their careers at Penn State and beyond--whether they transfer or not. No right or wrong but people need to stop claiming they care about the kids when they don't.
It clearly wasn't--he was drafted and can start his career on a team he has a great opportunity not only to make but contribute.
Its funny how us average Joes know more than the "experts" who predicted him round 3 or 4.
He lost a few mil but ok. Most kids can never make up that lost money if they never get another nfl contract.
Can't prove he lost a few million. You have no idea what happens if he comes back. None. He might got 3/4 or he might go undrafted. Returning doesn't always help you. Ask Bryce Love for starters.
Returning to PSU with a QB who can actually throw deep? Id say its a pretty safe bet.
He was the only one who made a dumb decision by going pro. Hence the only thread about a PSU player who shouldnt have gone pro.
Only 2 tds, 1-100 yard game. Cant even participate in pro days? Just a bad decision all-around. Especially with our lack of options and our new QB. He would have killed it. Have to bet on yourself at some point.
Wasn't dumb at all
He was drafted
Your problem is your bias against a 5th round QB makes you believe Allar would somehow make him better when he is who he is
Again...you're making assumptions. And he did bet on himself. He's looking at the second contract which is the one that matters.
He was...and we have no idea what Allar will become. Remember I wanted to start him to build for the future after we lost to Ohio State but pretending Clifford was the issue with Parker is insincere.
Second contract?
He'll probably get a guaranteed $300k signing bonus and a $3 million 4 year contract that only pays if he makes the team. I think he should be more worried about hanging around for 3 years before worrying about his 2nd contract.
The second contact is were the money is at if someone is talking about betting on "yourself" that's the bet being made. Parker was never going to be a day 1 guy in any universe
There are slot receivers with his measurable that do plenty of damage to defenses. He's got quick feet, tremendous hands and can break tackles. No 4.5 forty necessary to thrive if he's used correctly.
Just based on Parker's actual draft slot, I think proves what those have been saying that he made a mistake leaving early. Most experts say that leaving early for that late in the draft is a big mistake. Feel bad for him, he seems to have made it a little harder on himself.
Lol the experts don't say that
The draft slot proves he was right for moving on
Anyone that understands he wanted to move on with his career and play in the NFL does...this is his dream and he achieved it. Now he'll work towards the second contract which is the deal that matters.
I'm not saying he made a good or bad decision but claiming that a 6th round pick proves he made the right decision is silly.
He comes back healthy and gets a 1000 yards and he is a 2nd or 3rd round pick. Lots of money left on the table with this choice.
He should have stayed for sure with a young gunslinger at qb, best PSU OL since the 90’s, and best rb tandem in all of cfb. The offense will be dynamite and PW could have had a great season punching his ticket into the 1st or 2nd round in 2024.
The second contract argument is silly too. He has to make the team to cash in on an $800k/yr contract. Then he has to stick with the team for 3 years before he can negotiate for a 5th year. Looking forward to a second contract at this point is putting the cart before the horse.
Players taken in the sixth and seventh-rounds have the toughest time to earn a roster spot. Their odds can fall as low as having a 30-35% chance of making a team.
How? He wanted to play in the NFL and was drafted. He was ready to move on. Where's the mistake? Because you think he should have returned without any guarantee of his stock changing and delaying starting his career a year? He was drafted...mission accomplished.
He has no chance to ever be a 1st round pick let alone a second. Look at the WRs in next year's class. This class was considered weak. And who says Allar is good let alone great in year 1. Plus two elite RBs likely limits his touches.
