Mario Manningham to enter Draft

Colts21 · Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 2676

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3196468

Good move? Bad Move?
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ttrraavviiss · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject:

Very good move, IMO..
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diezjabronie · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

I'd have to say it was a good move for Manningham. With the transition of the Spread Offense in Ann Arbor, his production was going decrease anyway. With McGuffie and several other high-profile RB's on the roster next year, Michigan should run the ball 70 percent of the time. As of right now, Michigan is expected to start Georgia Tech transfer Steven Threet at QB with David Cone, and a handful of athletes as likely challengers. I don't think it would be in his best interest to return. He may be a second round pick, but he has maxed out his draft stock.

On the Wolverines side, they should be fine in 2008 at WR even with the departures of Arrington and Manningham. They still have plenty of talented WR's coming back, headlined by Junior WR Greg Matthews, Junior Hemingway, and others. In addition, Darryl Stonum may be the best freshman WR to sign with Michigan in a long time. Lloyd did promise the kid Michigan's #1 jersey as a true frosh. He's going to be a good one.
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Pistol_Monkey · Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 5541

Good move

I'm waiting anxiously for the word on DeSean Jackson.

starheather · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 2493

the only complete package ive seen all year. he has what separates the greats from the rest. the ability to make all the catches, the body contorting, feetdragging, divin, over the shoulder stuff. and the ability to take it to the house on every play. he even has the whiny proma donna attitude. #1 avaialble

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starheather · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 2493

if you disagree please provide info as to why not. did you see another guy who did the overthe shoulder, body contorting over the shoulder, freet dragging stuff who could take it to the house on every play?

eaglesfan536890 · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Crying or Very sad

My favorite college player, I really wanted him to stick round for his senior season in Ann Arbor. Good luck to him in the NFL! Both Manningham and Arrington are gone. Sad

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BuffaloBill04 · Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 1622

good move. who are michigan's weapons now? mcguffie and cross your fingers on pryor?
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shadowmmx · Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 893 Location: Georgia

WEll, I can't say I didn't expect it as a Michigan fan.

Arrington and Mannigham both gone, Michigan transitioning into a new era, lots of change happening.

I think everyone who gave a scholarship to Pryor is crossing their fingers on him. He's a beast.

McGuffie, JR Hemingway, Greg Matthews all look like they'll emerge for Michigan soon. We'll be fine.

Hiero · Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 5370

good move. Im not so sure how well he fits into the spread or whatever. I also think hes gonna be a good nfl receiver and will be drafted in the first or 2nd.
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walkitout07 · Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 704

now come on down to tennessee...we need a top notch reciever more than anyone. we'll even offer to overpay you.
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JFLOW07 · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject:

IMO, this might be the best decision by an underclassmen so far.

This one and Kenny Phillips decision were very good, as well as Clady.

starheather · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 2493

no such thing as a "bad decision" for a player who has an opportunity to do the greatest job on earth and is guaranteed to get paid big $. anyone who projects round 3 or higher whos stock will increase in workouts should not even consider "going back". are you a football player or are you a lawyer/businessman. thats the only decision. guys who are players come out, guys who want to do something else, provided they meet the criteria above, dont want them keep them as far away from black and gold as possible. they lack competitive fire, strong mind and will to be great