I betcha somebody (social media person) will notify CNS about how this is playing out on social media. It wouldn't surprise me if CNS doesn't reach out to Ronnie and smoothe it over, at least with him. Whether he re-addresses the issue publicly is anybody's guess.Haven't read the whole thread but I have a hard time not siding with Ronnie here.
I honestly don't think Saban, or his wife for that matter, are completely adverse to saying something a bit controversial to get people's attention and try to address an issue. I'm completely willing to give Saban the benefit of a doubt here, in that as 230 pointed out, we're talking about guys leaving set for life money on the table for, pretty good but if you get hurt it's really not that much money. How many times should he watch it happen before he takes a bigger stand, and yes catches a lot of heat? He wasn't vague, but that's the only reason we're talking about it right? I know he's made similar comments on the past but this is the first time he used a particular example and here we are.I betcha somebody (social media person) will notify CNS about how this is playing out on social media. It wouldn't surprise me if CNS doesn't reach out to Ronnie and smoothe it over, at least with him. Whether he re-addresses the issue publicly is anybody's guess.
The interesting thing to me is that in a number of publications, he did have a second round grade... he just went in the third round. A round grade is not precise and can depend on a variety of factors.The decision to leave (or not) is obviously an individual one. Coach obviously thinks RH, like many who might be considering going pro after the 2019 season, should have stayed to maximize his earnings.
Is it selfish that Coach wanted him to stay mostly for RH's sake but also for the team's sake? Probably, but Coach's record on this matter is and has always been clear: if you're a top grade after 3 years, we'll do everything possible to help you attain a high draft order. If you're less than graded high, we'll do everything possible to help you reach that status over the next year.
When guys are graded 3rd round or lower and leave early, Coach thinks that's not smart. Most of us agree. However, if a guy wants to take mediocre $$$ (relative to what he could get 12 mo later), then that is on him and nobody but him (and his family if that's in play) has to deal with those consequences - good or bad.
The interesting thing to me is that in a number of publications, he did have a second round grade... he just went in the third round. A round grade is not precise and can depend on a variety of factors.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...scouting-report-for-jacksonville-jaguars-pick
http://draftanalyst.com/ronnie-harrison-0
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-safety-prospects-for-the-2018-nfl-draft
https://steelcityblitz.com/2018-draft-prospect-profile-safety-ronnie-harrison/
https://www.profootballweekly.com/2...file-no-46-alabama-s-ronnie-harrison/a5kmujn/
Saban said "second or third round grade" actually.and allegedly he was given a second round draft grade according to TideSports. So by the argument of 1st or 2nd round grade, he should have gone last yer as he did.
if that is the case, then I have to think I would side with the player. Not many are going to be top 15 picks if they only have a 2nd or 3rd round grade the prior year. There may be one or two that could elevate themselves this way, but it would not be commonplace. In other words, odds are they aren't going to achieve that.Saban said "second or third round grade" actually.
Now, I'm not in Saban's head but his example was turning down a chance at a top 15 pick for the second or third round.
I don't think you listened to the audio.if that is the case, then I have to think I would side with the player. Not many are going to be top 15 picks if they only have a 2nd or 3rd round grade the prior year. There may be one or two that could elevate themselves this way, but it would not be commonplace. In other words, odds are they aren't going to achieve that.
So far, I am not seeing many folks picking safeties in the top 15 this year, many don't have one being selected in the top 20. Most have the first safety going in the 25-35 range. Are you saying that Saban had 6-7 guys last year that would have gone in the top 15 if they had stayed an extra year. That would have meant half would have moved from 2nd or 3rd round to being top 15 picks in the 2019 draft?I don't think you listened to the audio.
As I recall, Saban said that he had 6 or 7 guys that did exactly that (which sounds like a lot more than 1 or 2), this is literally what he said. He also said, and anyone who listened to this would know, that he believed RH would be #1 at his position in this draft. So, the basis for Saban's statements is it worked for 6 or 7 guys but he believes it would have worked for more if they hadn't left early.
First off, I'm just quoting Saban. Secondly, I'm doing your homework for you since you decided to pick side without even listening to what Saban said. Third, obviously Saban was speaking of his time at Alabama. Dude, you were way off. You seemed to think people were talking about going in the second round when they weren't, then you said Saban's comments could only apply to 1 or 2 when he specified 6 or 7. Just listen to it...Are you saying that Saban had 6-7 guys last year that would have gone in the top 15 if they had stayed an extra year. That would have meant half would have moved from 2nd or 3rd round to being top 15 picks in the 2019 draft?