Eli has little choice for QB

[Rvrartst]

Signing with the Yankees didn't stunt Drew Henson's career as the Michigan quarterback.

It stunted the hell out of his senior season when he gave it up for MLB money.

Yes, he left after his junior season after signing a $17,000,000 contract with the Yankees.

But he also had surgery on his right foot the previous season where John Navarre took over his spot. Navarre also became an NFL quarterback.

So it's debatable if Henson skipped his senior year due to Navarre, injury or his Yankee contract. My guess it was a combination of all three.

Phil Bradley stated that the odds of making it in MLB unscathed by injury was much, much higher than doing the same in the NFL. That's what I believe drove many multi-sport athletes to forgo the NFL. They didn't want to become the next Bo Jackson footnote.

Now $17,000,000 in 1998 (Henson contract) is quite a bit more than $497,500 in 2025 (Horn contract) plus Horn's NIL money far exceeds Henson's (which was zero).

It was speculated (not sure if it was true) that Sam Horn turned down an offer from Tennessee for $7,700,000 to enter the transfer portal and become a Volunteer. If true, turning down nearly $8M shows that a $0.5M contract won't swing the needle much with Mr. Horn.
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If that's true that Tennessee offered Horn $7.7 million, and it was TWICE what his current NIL deal is, then that would make me question how secure Pribula is in the starting role. They would be paying Horn money comparable to what they are paying Pribula, and therefore wouldn't balk at playing Horn over Pribula.

[jcgmoi]

I'd be astonished if anyone offered $7.7M to any QB coming off TJ surgery, especially one who hasn't played since he was throwing to Travis Hunter. But what do I know? I am certain the guy the Vols got from App State cost a lot less.

How about this suggestion? If college players are going to get paid, let us fans in on the contract details.

BTW, that correctsports site gets pretty low marks for reliability.

[woofy25]

The $7.7M offers seems awfully hard to believe since he still at Mizzou. Even if Horn had the starting job locked up, turning down $7.7M is difficult to swallow.
Gabe DeArmond just posted Mizzou's record with 1st year starting QBs since Brad Smith and the average wins was something like 6.6 with I think the max being 8-5. That includes Daniel, Gabbert, Franklin, Lock, Cook, etc. That being said, Pribula has to be the guy, b/c you really don't want a new QB two years in a row. So, while this year is all that matters, it's not ALL that matters. Any ties will go to Pribula, so Horn is really going to have to separate himself, and he might have to do it against Central Arkansas. Otherwise, if it's neck and neck, Pribula's getting the nod.

[winonsports]

Pribula has to be the guy, b/c you really don't want a new QB two years in a row.

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

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The $7.7M offers seems awfully hard to believe since he still at Mizzou. Even if Horn had the starting job locked up, turning down $7.7M is difficult to swallow.
Gabe DeArmond just posted Mizzou's record with 1st year starting QBs since Brad Smith and the average wins was something like 6.6 with I think the max being 8-5. That includes Daniel, Gabbert, Franklin, Lock, Cook, etc. That being said, Pribula has to be the guy, b/c you really don't want a new QB two years in a row. So, while this year is all that matters, it's not ALL that matters. Any ties will go to Pribula, so Horn is really going to have to separate himself, and he might have to do it against Central Arkansas. Otherwise, if it's neck and neck, Pribula's getting the nod.

I thought Horn has 2 years of eligibility left, same as Pribula.

[Mizzoufan443]

I think it's a forgone conclusion that Horn, after signing with the Dodgers , will not be the starter.

Playing QB at this level is a full time gig.

Pribula will be the starter baring injury. I'd bet real money on it.

Kyler Murray begs to differ.

[woofy25]

The $7.7M offers seems awfully hard to believe since he still at Mizzou. Even if Horn had the starting job locked up, turning down $7.7M is difficult to swallow.
Gabe DeArmond just posted Mizzou's record with 1st year starting QBs since Brad Smith and the average wins was something like 6.6 with I think the max being 8-5. That includes Daniel, Gabbert, Franklin, Lock, Cook, etc. That being said, Pribula has to be the guy, b/c you really don't want a new QB two years in a row. So, while this year is all that matters, it's not ALL that matters. Any ties will go to Pribula, so Horn is really going to have to separate himself, and he might have to do it against Central Arkansas. Otherwise, if it's neck and neck, Pribula's getting the nod.

I thought Horn has 2 years of eligibility left, same as Pribula.

He signed with the dodgers. He’s going to be a professional baseball player in the spring. He can’t play professional baseball and college football at the same time. I guess he could legally but not in reality.

[winonsports]

He signed with the dodgers. He’s going to be a professional baseball player in the spring. He can’t play professional baseball and college football at the same time. I guess he could legally but not in reality.

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

He signed with the Dodgers on the deadline date, so they could keep control just in case

That's the REALITY.

[Luke77]

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

He signed with the Dodgers on the deadline date, so they could keep control just in case

That's the REALITY.

Keep repeating yourself, but nobody is listening, Peewee.

[woofy25]

He signed with the dodgers. He’s going to be a professional baseball player in the spring. He can’t play professional baseball and college football at the same time. I guess he could legally but not in reality.

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

He signed with the Dodgers on the deadline date, so they could keep control just in case

That's the REALITY.

If he has a successful season as the Missouri starting QB, then he enters the nfl draft. Horn is playing a professional sport next season. He will not be Mizzou starting QB in 2026. I will bet you any amount of money you want.

[winonsports]

He signed with the dodgers. He’s going to be a professional baseball player in the spring. He can’t play professional baseball and college football at the same time. I guess he could legally but not in reality.

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

He signed with the Dodgers on the deadline date, so they could keep control just in case

That's the REALITY.

If he has a successful season as the Missouri starting QB, then he enters the nfl draft. Horn is playing a professional sport next season. He will not be Mizzou starting QB in 2026. I will bet you any amount of money you want.

Now you're talking.

It would be awesome if Horn has a season that catapults him into an NFL draft position which he can't turn down.

[woofy25]

He signed with the dodgers. He’s going to be a professional baseball player in the spring. He can’t play professional baseball and college football at the same time. I guess he could legally but not in reality.

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

He signed with the Dodgers on the deadline date, so they could keep control just in case

That's the REALITY.

If he has a successful season as the Missouri starting QB, then he enters the nfl draft. Horn is playing a professional sport next season. He will not be Mizzou starting QB in 2026. I will bet you any amount of money you want.

Now you're talking.

It would be awesome if Horn has a season that catapults him into an NFL draft position which he can't turn down.

Of course it would. The scenario in which horn is the 2026 starting qb is highly unlikely. The only less likely is that he’s the backup next season.

[winonsports]

He signed with the dodgers. He’s going to be a professional baseball player in the spring. He can’t play professional baseball and college football at the same time. I guess he could legally but not in reality.

Horn is not going to turn down 7 figures from Mizzou in 2026 to play minor league baseball.

Especially after a successful season playing QB in the SEC.

He signed with the Dodgers on the deadline date, so they could keep control just in case

That's the REALITY.

If he has a successful season as the Missouri starting QB, then he enters the nfl draft. Horn is playing a professional sport next season. He will not be Mizzou starting QB in 2026. I will bet you any amount of money you want.

Now you're talking.

It would be awesome if Horn has a season that catapults him into an NFL draft position which he can't turn down.

Of course it would. The scenario in which horn is the 2026 starting qb is highly unlikely. The only less likely is that he’s the backup next season.

Currently he's 50/50 to be the starter this year.

If that happens, then he's probably 90/10 to be the starter next year.

The last thing that adds up to is "highly unlikely"

[Red Bird Classic]

I think it's a forgone conclusion that Horn, after signing with the Dodgers , will not be the starter.

Playing QB at this level is a full time gig.

Pribula will be the starter baring injury. I'd bet real money on it.

Kyler Murray begs to differ.

I hope Horn is as good as Murray, but I won't hold my breath waiting for the Heisman award.

People should know that I'm a Horn fan. I've wanted Horn to play for years. I said when the Tigers got Pibula that if Pibula is the Starter that means that Horn is a massive disappointment.

I'll be happy if Horn is the starter. I just don't think signing with the Dodgers helps.

Hope I'm wrong though.

[winonsports]

I'll be happy if Horn is the starter. I just don't think signing with the Dodgers helps.

It's really not significant, as it doesn't hurt either.

The signing was simply TCB.