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I don’t even want to share this because, if true, it kinda pisses me off. But it is so rare that I get anything resembling inside information. According to a booster in a position to know…. McCord wanted $2M and NU wouldn’t do that. Take it for what it’s worth.

I’m going to choose to believe that it’s because Raiola wanted a legit shot at starting as frosh and McCord demanded to be penciled in as the guy. I mean from all we’ve heard, I would expect the going rate for a guy like McCord would be about $2M. I refuse to believe we are bargain shopping for a legit QB1.

 
JJ Husker said:
I don’t even want to share this because, if true, it kinda pisses me off. But it is so rare that I get anything resembling inside information. According to a booster in a position to know…. McCord wanted $2M and NU wouldn’t do that. Take it for what it’s worth.

I’m going to choose to believe that it’s because Raiola wanted a legit shot at starting as frosh and McCord demanded to be penciled in as the guy. I mean from all we’ve heard, I would expect the going rate for a guy like McCord would be about $2M. I refuse to believe we are bargain shopping for a legit QB1.
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McCord is not a 2 million guy. His suitors will not be able to pony that up. Think if that’s the case they were trying to milk us. Secure Raiola. 

 
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Red Five said:
May as well throw a few hundred k at Gronkowski from SDSU when he’s done with the FCS playoffs.  Career 64% passer with 66 TDs and 12 INTs over 3 years as a starter.
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I have been on this bandwagon for weeks. More than likely he will be in his 3rd NC game too. Up for the FCS version of Heisman. Just a junior, but 18 of the 22 starters are seniors. He may look to leap for his final year. Would be major upgrade from our current room, but maybe not a sure starter over DR

 
JJ Husker said:
I don’t even want to share this because, if true, it kinda pisses me off. But it is so rare that I get anything resembling inside information. According to a booster in a position to know…. McCord wanted $2M and NU wouldn’t do that. Take it for what it’s worth.

I’m going to choose to believe that it’s because Raiola wanted a legit shot at starting as frosh and McCord demanded to be penciled in as the guy. I mean from all we’ve heard, I would expect the going rate for a guy like McCord would be about $2M. I refuse to believe we are bargain shopping for a legit QB1.
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If this is what went down, good.  I don’t think this is how Rhule wants to do it and I support that.  Spending that kind of cash on one player seems to go against what he’s said.

Gronowski

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4695400/mark-gronowski

Miller

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4693331/cam-miller
 

Bouman

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/4429179/aidan-bouman

 
Decked said:
McCord is not a 2 million guy. His suitors will not be able to pony that up. Think if that’s the case they were trying to milk us. Secure Raiola. 
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I would think 2M would be at the upper end for sure but considering our QB room this year, I kind of expect to get milked a little bit by any proven QB1. Of course it’s not my money but I don’t think we’re in any position to be trying to save $500k. Didn’t Rhule just say the market rate is 1-2M?  Unless we are damn sure Raiola is a done deal but it would still be nice to have a seasoned guy and more time for DR to get up to speed. JMO

 
gobiggergoredder said:
If this is what went down, good.  I don’t think this is how Rhule wants to do it and I support that.  Spending that kind of cash on one player seems to go against what he’s said.

Gronowski

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4695400/mark-gronowski

Miller

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4693331/cam-miller
 

Bouman

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/4429179/aidan-bouman
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I get that it's lesser competition, but that 66:12 career td:int ratio for Granowski kinda has me drooling a bit.

 
Was really hoping for a McCord QB1 Raiola QB2 depth chart but it was probably a pipe dream to begin with.
 

Let’s be honest, McCord wasn’t considering us because he bleeds Husker red. The dude wanted to boost his NFL stock and make a hefty sum while doing it. Also don’t blame the kid at all for not wanting to come here with DR the Messiah backing him up. McCord’s first incompletion and our fans will be screaming for the Chosen One. 
 

Don’t get me wrong, if DR comes here I’ll be shotgunnin’ Four Lokos like the rest of you. I just don’t blame McCord for going elsewhere. Make your money in this Wild West while you can.

 
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