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For those dreaming of "what-ifs", Caleb Williams apparently has a destination list...would return to school otherwise

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tukafan21 Grand Master

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2 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Seemed to work out pretty well for Eli, Elway and Bo.

Refusing to play for a specific team that holds the #1 pick for certain reasons is different than halfway through your junior year of school having an apparent list of 5 teams that you'd play for, and think I saw the 49ers and Dolphins were on the list, which is just crazy to think there is any chance he could end up on either team.

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3 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

Refusing to play for a specific team that holds the #1 pick for certain reasons is different than halfway through your junior year of school having an apparent list of 5 teams that you'd play for, and think I saw the 49ers and Dolphins were on the list, which is just crazy to think there is any chance he could end up on either team.

The only differences are: college players stayed for 4 years; there was no NIL or transfer portal. 

Those 3 things alone are basically allowing college players like Williams get a jump start on doing the same thing those other guys did.

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1 minute ago, heel31ok said:

If he fell to 9...sure.B/T the two Stroud was the obvious pick.

I was fine with taking our shot. Very rarely do you have #1 overall type QBs available with the #1 pick being available for trade. I get making the bold move. It just doesn't look like Bryce has NFL caliber physical talent.

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3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I was fine with taking our shot. Very rarely do you have #1 overall type QBs available with the #1 pick being available for trade. I get making the bold move. It just doesn't look like Bryce has NFL caliber physical talent.

I never had a good feeling about moving up.

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