this might have a positive impact on him as a player. He can go back to school, work on his mechanics, enjoy being a star at the college level for another year.

Economically, though, I agree with you. The risk is too great. Not just that he’ll get injured, but that he won’t be as high of a pick in the draft. The monetary difference between a top 5 pick and a late first round pick is immense. It’s a courageous decision.

Most guys don’t get hurt when they come back, but they hurt their stock. Of course, it worked out okay for Peyton Manning.