I know that it was mentioned in the Jeremy Hill thread, but here is it's own thread anyway. Not sure that this is a great idea on Trai's part. Jeremy Hill, yes. Trai Turner, no. Well, let's see what La'ell decides......
Hate to keep beating a dead horse here..... but a minimum of $400K+, 4 years, and all of them believe they'll make a roster. So in the minds of many, why wait another year for my $400K (or $700K in some cases). The sooner they start getting paid, the sooner they get to that first free agency where the money is even better.
Yes, they believe it. Can you imagine what these kids have been told since the age of 14 or 15? From their friends, from college coaches recruiting them, to the locals where they grew up.
Maybe it is cold, but I watched at least 9 LSU games this season and I had to google his name to see what position he played.