Sounds like a guy who either believes a change is coming with scheme/coaches, or just really believes his draft projections are as good as gold 

gcocky wrote: Sounds like a guy who either believes a change is coming with scheme/coaches, or just really believes his draft projections are as good as gold 

I can't imagine he won't be back at Clemson next season. Just thinking about QB's out loud here for 2013 - Geno Smith, Landry Jones, Matt Barkley, EJ Manuel, Tyler Wilson...

I would imagine all of those guys would go above Boyd right now.

This isn't saying Boyd is a good quarterback. He's been great in Clemson's offense. I just don't see him being a high enough draft pick to warrant leaving Clemson early.

Boyd isn't going anywhere.

Boyd is NOT a future NFL player. Get another year with the trash and then go sell real estate or something. He is nowhere near good enough for the pro's. Beating up on cupcakes for 2 years is not a sign you can make it.

I would take Boyd over EJ Manuel.  Matt Barkley's stock is dropping.  Geno Smith is a system QB. I'd say Boyd is a 4th rounder at best if he goes pro after this year.

AdamGarrett wrote:

gcocky wrote: Sounds like a guy who either believes a change is coming with scheme/coaches, or just really believes his draft projections are as good as gold 

I can't imagine he won't be back at Clemson next season. Just thinking about QB's out loud here for 2013 - Geno Smith, Landry Jones, Matt Barkley, EJ Manuel, Tyler Wilson...

I would imagine all of those guys would go above Boyd right now.

This isn't saying Boyd is a good quarterback. He's been great in Clemson's offense. I just don't see him being a high enough draft pick to warrant leaving Clemson early.

Boyd is a system QB if there ever was one. Not a lot of great QBs this year that could be drafted.

System player, no doubt.


Hard to evaluate, actually.

Boyd can throw the deep ball well..he is more pro style so I cant imagine he wouldnt get drafted if he wanted to come out early.

The obvious question is how much does his stock improve by waiting another year...

if he jumps two or 3 rounds then clearly he waits..

if he projects similar than why not leave early..

I am sure his coaches will be able to give him the best advice they can..

Boyd is certainly a very good QB running Chad Morris's offense but I'm skeptical on how good he'd be in the NFL.  Someone mentioned Geno Smith as another good example and I agree.


Boyd will likely stay another year imo and Morris will either be gone after this season or next.  I just can't see another big program holding off for much longer on such an offensive play calling talent.

Up in the air like the smoke from a Sammie Potkins Blunt.

He's always reminded me of David Garrard. They're almost the exact same size and skill set. So I don't know why one can make it and the other can't.

BrookhavenGamecock wrote: He's always reminded me of David Garrard. They're almost the exact same size and skill set. So I don't know why one can make it and the other can't.

Except I believe David Garrard beat us when he was at ECU and Boyd can't while at Klempson

It would be a good year to come out as a QB, as the draft class is a little weak.

What future? Canadian football? Arena football? Pro Wrestlin' ? Sideline reporter for clemson football broadcasts? Shoe salesman at Pic and Pay Shoes?

Actually you are incorrect. He was a five star Qb out of high school. He is also the most accurate passer in the country in throws over 15 yards. 

gcocky wrote: Boyd is a system QB if there ever was one. Not a lot of great QBs this year that could be drafted.

Boyd is just working the Taters for a raise...

benbarton wrote: Actually you are incorrect. He was a five star Qb out of high school. He is also the most accurate passer in the country in throws over 15 yards. 

gcocky wrote: Boyd is a system QB if there ever was one. Not a lot of great QBs this year that could be drafted.

no, I'm not incorrect...I never mentioned high school or how he can throw for more than 15 yards. Wow...that's amazing, good for you.

Tajh is a good ACC QB and a nice kid. That Glennon kid from NC State is the best QB easily. He will go in the draft even though he is playing in the ACC. The Greenville News is begging people to watch Tajh. This week we can watch both guys. Glennon has no Nuk Hopkins or Sammy Watkins.

benbarton wrote: Actually you are incorrect. He was a five star Qb out of high school. He is also the most accurate passer in the country in throws over 15 yards. 

gcocky wrote: Boyd is a system QB if there ever was one. Not a lot of great QBs this year that could be drafted.

He won't have time to throw it 15 yards next week because Clowney and Taylor will be in his grille. He'll have to stick with the half yard bubble screens to Watkins.

12thMann wrote: Tajh is a good ACC QB and a nice kid. That Glennon kid from NC State is the best QB easily. He will go in the draft even though he is playing in the ACC. The Greenville News is begging people to watch Tajh. This week we can watch both guys. Glennon has no Nuk Hopkins or Sammy Watkins.

I'm not so sure that Glennon is a better QB than Boyd.  If we can shut Tajh down and dominate on defense perhaps it'll prove what a lot have said.  His numbers are so gaudy b/c Clemson doesn't play any teams with much defense.  I sure hope we can prevent their offense from getting in a groove b/c they sure can put up a lot of points.