Why OSU’s Justin Blackmon and Brandon Weeden were a package deal
klahoma State's Brandon Weeden (3) celebrates a touchdown pass with Oklahoma State's Justin Blackmon (81) during the OSU-Texas game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, Saturday, November 13, 2010. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Brandon Weeden opened today’s press conference with a classic line, saying he was there to announce “Justin Blackmon is coming back to Oklahoma State, and so am I.”
Fitting, since the fate of Oklahoma State’s quarterback and star wide receiver are so intertwined.
For Weeden, the decision to forgo the NFL Draft and return for his senior season had little to do with the much-discussed age factor. Weeden turns 28 in October. He’s already old by NFL rookie standards. And the former Edmond Santa Fe High School star has told hometown friends that NFL sources say it’s too late to do anything about that.
In the end, Weeden’s decision came down to Blackmon’s decision. Weeden told Edmond confidants that if Justin Blackmon had entered the NFL Draft, he was likely to follow. Fortunately for Oklahoma State, its hopes of luring another top-flight offensive coordinator and its 2011 Big 12 title hopes, Blackmon decided to stay.
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Great decision on both,Blackmon ready but not top pick by all info available.Weeden is a syatem QB and those have not fared well in NFL lately.Weedon does not need money either,signed lucrative contract w Yankees a few yrs back.
Blackmon can make it in NFL but one more year barring injury he will be a top 10 pick but not now.
[...] There has been no word (yet) from Blackmon as to why he decided to stay in school another year, but The Oklahoman is reporting that Weeden’s decision on whether to leave or stay was influenced by Blackmon. [...]
Weeden needed to stay and get another year under his belt, but I have my doubts about Blackman. Glad he is staying, but if he gets hurt, then all bets are off.
Then on he flip side if he has a great year, he could become the # 1 draft pick and that will be great for this young man.
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