Brendan Sorsby's Agent Said 'I Would Hope Not,' And His NFL Future Hangs By A Thread
Alright 12s, buckle up, because there's some serious drama brewing in the NFL, and it could impact who we see trying to make it in the league. Monday was the deadline for players to toss their hats into the ring for the supplemental draft, and while we're all waiting for the league to drop that memo telling us who's in and when it's happening, there's a massive question mark hanging over one quarterback: Brendan Sorsby. His agent, Ron Slavin, just gave a three-word answer that tells you everything you need to know about the tension right now, and honestly, it's got us all on edge.
The NFL's Supplemental Draft Cliffhanger
We're talking about the NFL, folks. The league is usually pretty buttoned-up, but right now, there’s an "open question" if they'll flat out reject Sorsby's application for the supplemental draft. Can you believe it? Slavin was asked point-blank if there was any reason the league might just say "nope" to his client. His response? A gut-punch of a quote: "I would hope not." That’s not exactly a vote of confidence, is it? It tells you there's real fear that a young guy's shot at the pros could be yanked away before he even gets a chance to showcase his stuff.
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The Gambling History and Sorsby's Defense
So, what's the hang-up? It all circles back to Sorsby's gambling history, something that's a huge red flag for the NFL right now. But Slavin is fighting back, hard. He brought up the NCAA investigation, which apparently dove deep into all four years of Sorsby’s betting. And the conclusion? The NCAA found there were never any "integrity of the game" violations. That's key, folks! Slavin clarified that Sorsby's bets at Indiana happened when he was in his dorm room, not when he was actually part of the travel roster. The minute he was on that travel roster, guess what? Not a single college football bet was placed ever again. He played 35 starts in college, never bet on his own games, and never bet on college football once he was actually playing. The agent hears the common concern: "Can I trust this kid on my roster? Is he gonna bet on games that he plays in?" But based on the NCAA's findings and his track record, Slavin says the answer is a resounding "yes" to trusting him.
It's a wild situation, isn't it? A potential NFL quarterback's career could be on the line, all because the league is still figuring out how to handle past issues. For us Seahawks fans, while we're locked in on what Coach Macdonald and Brian Fleury are cooking up with Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Cooper Kupp, this supplemental draft situation is a reminder of the constant churn for talent in the league. We're all just waiting for that memo, hoping that for Sorsby's sake, the league gives him a fair shot. The NFL needs to make a call soon, and you know we'll be watching every step of the way.
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