[dfwgator]

It’s the smart move. Bama will be fine with Mac Jones.

I have a sneaking feeling New England will get him.

[Karma_Sherab]

Thanks for the memories Tua!
Now for Mac Jones and Talia Tagoviala

[dfwgator]

LOL, I think once Tua realized that Burrow would be the one going to Cincinnati, it would be ok for him to turn pro.

[thefactor]

I hope he heals and enjoys a long career in the NFL! He’s a class act as far as I can tell.

[yarddog]

The backup QB seemed perfectly fine.

[C19fan]

Potential destinations: Miami, Chargers, Carolina, Jaguars, Raiders or Colts.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Tua Tagovailoa explains his decision to leave Alabama early for the 2020 NFL Draft

The only explanation needed is "common sense". He's already suffered one season-ending injury playing without pay for a coach who makes over $7 million a year in a program that collects over $100 million a year in revenue. He can return for another season without any pay and risk another injury (maybe career-ending this time), or he can get drafted in the first round by an NFL team and get paid millions.

[Dr. Sivana]

He doesn’t “explain” his decision, though I think he made the right one.

One article I read that suggested he shouldn’t leave used the argument that he would be drafted high first round and more money if he waited a year (and didn’t get injured again). I think that is a specious argument for two reasons. One, he would have to wait an extra year to get the real big money in his veterans’ contract, and two because it would be better for his long term career prospects to be drafted LATE in the first round by a team with a winning culture and a better offensive line than a team that doesn’t know how to win and is likely to have a porous o-line and/or no other offensive skill positions (RB/TE/WR) to throw to.

[grania]

It makes no sense for players who are ready for the NFL, NBA or MLB to spend that extra year or two in college. The risk of injury or a bad season which decreases their value is too great. If they’re smart and save up, the degree can wait. It’ll be more current, relevant, and easier to spend time on when they complete it after their pro careers.

[Blood of Tyrants]

My guess is that with as many injuries he has, he believes he’ll only have 2 or 3 seasons before he receives a career-ending injury and wants to cash in.

[Phlap]

Let me clarify it for you.

[political1]

Years later he can go back to Alabama and get his degree. Kinda like Jerry pate, and Joe Namath did.

[hal ogen]

Alabama used and abused this guy. He’s making the best decision of his life.

[blam]

Bryce Young Is A Natural Successor To Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama Football)

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

At least he’ll be drawing a paycheck while he’s in the hospital recovering from his next major injury.

[HamiltonJay]

What is there to explain?

CASH Baby.. CASH..