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Dumbest NFL Draft Decision: Oregon Ducks QB Darron Thomas

Found January 24, 2012 on The Sports Bank: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Darron Thomas,  LaMichael James,  Kenjon Barner
TEAMS: Oregon Ducks

Every year this happens- you see a few bone-headed decisions when it comes to the NFL Draft and declaring underclassmen, the “what is he thinking?” reaction. This year it goes to Oregon Ducks QB Darron Thomas. Sure, he’s accomplished a lot. But he’s too small to see over the NFL linemen, his throwing isn’t consistent enough and he shapes up as a 5th-6th round prospect at best. Yes, he’s done quite a bit in college football. The junior passed for 30 touchdowns against just six interceptions. He also established an Oregon record for career touchdown passes (63) and tied the mark for touchdown passes in a game (six). He’s the 14th rated passer in the nation. A year after leading the Ducks against Auburn in the Bowl Championship Series title game, Thomas prepares to face the Badgers in the 98th Rose Bowl game. “I think I’ve improved a lot, just the knowledge of being a quarterback, learning from two years ago, starting with Coach He...
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