Stafford, Moreno file NFL Draft paperwork

The real tell-tale sign of whether Stafford and Moreno are going to go pro is whether or not they register for summer courses. Usually that starts around the 1st week in March. I agree that Stafford is fishing (as are all players \"contemplating\" going pro) and I also agree that he's as good as gone. He's a fool if he doesn't go pro as his stock will never be higher than it is right now. I for one would like to see Cox get a shot at QB and I'd really like to see the introduction of Aaron Murray into UGA's arsenal and see what this kid can do. I happen to think, after looking at his stats and his unbelievable iron-man like comeback from this injury, he could be the Georgia QB of a generation. Maybe wishful thinking, maybe reality. Only time will tell.

Moreno is a different story. I think while Moreno will be tempted to go pro, I see him coming back for his junior year. If he wants to up his NFL value, he needs to have a season running behind a healthy o-line and show that speed is not an issue for him. While Moreno has all the makings of a stud tail back in the NFL, he's got some more to prove at the college level before NFL scouts start wetting themselves over him. Right now, if he goes pro, I see him being a low first round pick and not starting on anyone's squad off the bat, unless they have an abysmal running game. Even at that, I could see him splitting carries. He just needs more time in the incubator at the college level. If he gets one season with 1,500+ yards behind an o-line that is 100% and starts being mentioned in the same sentence as \"Heisman\", then I can see him being a top 10 pick.

MS can't wait till first of March to think about his future. he has untill Jan 15 to decide if he goes or stays. I agree about KM he should stay one more year. MS should leave for the big pay day. wish them both well on whatever the decide to do.

FYI guys....Moreno is projected as the #18 pick in the draft. That's still a BIG payday especially if they incorporate the \"rookie salary cap\" next year. Hope he stays but believe he has no choice but to go as well if he can go as high as #18.

#18 is highly doubtful. If he can break into the top 10, he's talking about massive signing bonuses, which is where every elite running back wants to be due to the short life expectancy of NFL running backs. In reality, if he's predicted #18, there's usually a margin of error in that draft range of +/- 5 spots. I don't see Moreno going #13 (or #18 for that matter) by any stretch. NFL Draft Dog's mock draft has Moreno projected at #24 (ironic huh?) and they have the Patriots projected at the 24 pick. They have Matt Stafford picked at #1. Moreno's range of teams puts him behind almost every starter on their squads right now, except New England.

www.nfldraftdog.com/Mock_Drafts/2009_nfl_mock_draft.htm

Goodall put to rest the rookie salary cap for next year. At the earliest 2011. he went on to say he has contacted all the NCAA headcoaches to let them know too. even though this won't effect MS it might make KM think twice.

Certainly hope he stays, especially with that OL coming back. I could run behind the line we will be seeing next year (well, maybe not:blush: ).