I remember CJ saying how difficult the decision was for him, but in the end it came down to being able to provide for his family who were quite poor. He obviously made the right call and how he's performing in the League prove that. With Marv however, I don't think the family finances are really an issue. I would be shocked if he came back, but seeing the person he is I could see him surprising all of us.
Andrew Luck comes to my mind. But a couple of things makes this unique: 1. He doesn't come from a rough life - his father was very well paid. 2. Not beating dUMb sticks in my craw. It ruins my year. I can imagine what it does to these guys.
First thing this makes me think of was "The Decision"--where a genuinely bewildered LeBron James couldn't understand why the fans felt betrayed over excited for him to play somewhere else. I hope he's not being advised to lead people on. I think there's a part of him that genuinely wants to come back. Do I think he will? Probably not. But I said it right after The Game, I have this feeling there's a chance moreso than I've felt with any surefire first rounder we've had in the past couple decades.
Leinart still went in the first, but he would have been the first pick if he declared a year earlier, then fell to #10...not a huge slide, but a slide. I think MH wouldn't really move much by coming back or lose any money, but he won't make more money by coming back. I know money is not always the only driving factor, but I see this as a slow news day writeup making more out of it then it is. He will come back from NYC and opt out of the bowl/declare for the NFL...if he doesn't, I will be the most pleasantly surprised fan out there.
Doss was a second round pick. MHJ is probably a top 2 pick. It would be great, and I think this isn't just for show. I think he's sincerely torn, but I'll believe he's staying when he makes it official.
