Jake Bentley is worried about his short-term future with the South Carolina football team.
The long-term stuff will be dealt with at a later date. On Tuesday, during his weekly sit-down with reporters, the junior quarterback was asked if he’d submitted paperwork to the NFL’s draft advisory board.
"I'm just trying to beat Akron right now and see where we go for the bowl game. There's still a lot that I personally and we as a team have to accomplish,” Bentley said.
A month ago, the question would have been received with eye rolls from more than a few armchair quarterbacks. Now, on the heels of his 510-yard, five touchdown performance against No. 2-ranked Clemson, it’s not so far fetched to think Bentley will have a significant decision to make within the next month or two.
I definitely think Jake and the 2019 NFL Draft is more discussion worthy than most think. His play over the last several weeks has certainly bolstered that. I could end up being wrong, but I think there will be a brief period of uncertainty in early January as we wait for him to survey his options and make a decision.
This year’s QB draft is not terribly deep and quite frankly Jake has delivered comparable play/outplayed several prospects on the board including Stidham, Lock, Finley, etc. He owes it to himself to see where exactly his elevated play would stack him amongst the 2019 field. Another factor to consider is his history of knee injuries and the scare he had this year...that could impact he and his family’s thinking. Personally, I don’t “think” he goes this spring, but I think it’s a more viable possibility than most detractors are willing to admit and many fans are willing to accept..
The long-term stuff will be dealt with at a later date. On Tuesday, during his weekly sit-down with reporters, the junior quarterback was asked if he’d submitted paperwork to the NFL’s draft advisory board.
"I'm just trying to beat Akron right now and see where we go for the bowl game. There's still a lot that I personally and we as a team have to accomplish,” Bentley said.
A month ago, the question would have been received with eye rolls from more than a few armchair quarterbacks. Now, on the heels of his 510-yard, five touchdown performance against No. 2-ranked Clemson, it’s not so far fetched to think Bentley will have a significant decision to make within the next month or two.
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I definitely think Jake and the 2019 NFL Draft is more discussion worthy than most think. His play over the last several weeks has certainly bolstered that. I could end up being wrong, but I think there will be a brief period of uncertainty in early January as we wait for him to survey his options and make a decision.
This year’s QB draft is not terribly deep and quite frankly Jake has delivered comparable play/outplayed several prospects on the board including Stidham, Lock, Finley, etc. He owes it to himself to see where exactly his elevated play would stack him amongst the 2019 field. Another factor to consider is his history of knee injuries and the scare he had this year...that could impact he and his family’s thinking. Personally, I don’t “think” he goes this spring, but I think it’s a more viable possibility than most detractors are willing to admit and many fans are willing to accept..
