Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby in gambling rehab.

[az jam]

Glad he won't be playing for Texas Tech or any college team. NFL should allow him to enter the Supplemental Draft as it is for players that lost their eligibility. Someone will take him but I don't think it will be the Cardinals. They need to see what the have in Beck. If he is not the answer then the 2027 draft has many qbs and they all will be less risky than Sorsby to draft.

 

[602 Native]

Smells like desperation in here.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

The 2027 draft is full of QB potential and question marks. Sorsby would be included in that group. That's why I say, if the Cards have a 1st round grade on him and can get him in round 2, they should do it without question.
You never know what can happen within a year. Say the Cards somehow win 7-8 games with Brissett or Minshew(I know not likely) then they're drafting in the teens and missing out on all the top QB's. Now, they'd have a potential top QB already in fold.

Plus, if Sorsby had played for Tech this year, he was likely going to have a monster year and only increase his draft stock.

I'm also in the group that he was just stupid and bored when it came to his gambling and the rehab trip was just a show by his lawyers to try and get him eligible. I'm not defending him one bit for gambling on his sport, but he wasn't betting out of control amounts of money and betting beyond his means like a gambling addict would. He placed numerous small bets which screams stupid decision and bored.

 

[Harry]

What's the risk a second round pick. The contract will protect any future money owed him. I'm sick of losing do something Cards

Your giving up a 2027 pick. I don’t like that.

 

[Card'em]

I'd be thinking third or fourth round at best, due to the extra risk of drafting a guy with a history of serious gambling addiction. There's no way I'd risk a 2027 first or second round draft choice on this guy regardless of his talent.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Here's how it works, since we are Cardinals' fans: If Sorsby is in the supplemental draft and we pick him - he will not be allowed to play immediately, and his progress will be stunted. If any other team takes him - he'll be free to suit up day one. This is the way.

*Totally kidding by the way. I am on record for not going near this kid and his gambling issues.

 

[602 Native]

*Totally kidding by the way. I am on record for not going near this kid and his gambling issues.

What are you talking about?

That's a plus for us. He can bet on the under like I do and come out on top.

At least someone on the team will be a winner.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

If the Cards are serious about Soresby, maybe Michael can flex some of his former Federal Prosecutor muscle and get Ruggs released, too.

Kidding, if course, but I'd trust Ruggs to not kill anyone else before I'd trust Soresby to not gamble.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

What are you talking about?

That's a plus for us. He can bet on the under like I do and come out on top.

At least someone on the team will be a winner.

Yeah, that was a great strategy when Kyler was our QB.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Your giving up a 2027 pick. I don’t like that.

Your giving up a second not a first. And you do not need to draft a QB with that first.
Know risk it no biscuit

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Your giving up a second not a first. And you do not need to draft a QB with that first.
Know risk it no biscuit

The bakery has been closed for some time.

 

[602 Native]

Yeah, that was a great strategy when Kyler was our QB.

Oh you wait till this season.

I'm gonna make a fortune.

 

[Harry]

No offense intended but I think those of you suggesting using a second round pick or later to take Sorsby are missing the target. The Rams I believe have given us the answer.

Here’s a hypothetical for you. You’re the GM of team that expects to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. You do not have a certain QB starter for 2027 either due to age or contract status. You’re likely to end up in the lower half of the 2027 draft order. The chances of drafting a successful QB that low are slim. So when you get a shot at a possible top QB, I bet you take it. Just like the Rams did in 2025.

I may be the only one predicting it, but I think he goes round 1!

 

[RON_IN_OC]

No offense intended but I think those of you suggesting using a second round pick or later to take Sorsby are missing the target. The Rams I believe have given us the answer.

Here’s a hypothetical for you. You’re the GM of team that expects to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. You do not have a certain QB starter for 2027 either due to age or contract status. You’re likely to end up in the lower half of the 2027 draft order. The chances of drafting a successful QB that low are slim. So when you get a shot at a possible top QB, I bet you take it. Just like the Rams did in 2025.

I may be the only one predicting it, but I think he goes round 1!

Harry, I'm not saying someone won't use a 1st...but I am saying it would be foolish to do so. He's an addict, who with one small slip up will be suspended for 2 years!!!! If he had gotten caught/busted as a freshman and now had 2+ years of good, honest behavior under his belt, maybe you give him a shot...but this just isn't the case with Soresby. He's literally fresh out of rehab with zero track record of being able to successfully deal with his addiction. Using any day 1 or day 2 draft capital on this kid is a fools errand, at best.

 

[Chopper0080]

The 2027 draft is full of QB potential and question marks. Sorsby would be included in that group. That's why I say, if the Cards have a 1st round grade on him and can get him in round 2, they should do it without question.
You never know what can happen within a year. Say the Cards somehow win 7-8 games with Brissett or Minshew(I know not likely) then they're drafting in the teens and missing out on all the top QB's. Now, they'd have a potential top QB already in fold.

Plus, if Sorsby had played for Tech this year, he was likely going to have a monster year and only increase his draft stock.

I'm also in the group that he was just stupid and bored when it came to his gambling and the rehab trip was just a show by his lawyers to try and get him eligible. I'm not defending him one bit for gambling on his sport, but he wasn't betting out of control amounts of money and betting beyond his means like a gambling addict would. He placed numerous small bets which screams stupid decision and bored.

I am obviously not a draft scout, but I haven't seen or read anything to make me think he would warrant a first round pick next year or would have been a first round pick this year. His background alone would likely cause him to drop in any draft he was a part of due to the gambling. Add on top of that the reports that he just doesn't take football seriously, and you are looking at a mid level prospect due to background alone. Yes, he does have physical tools, but his game also has several flaws in it.

If he was squeaky clean off the field. you might be able to make the argument for a 2nd round grade IMO, but I don't see why his off the field issues would be ignored. Drug addiction. Alcohol addiction. Gambling addiction. These are all addictions and are extremely challenging to overcome. Even though they are "different" they still share a similar mental condition that you need to be confident Sorsby wants to and can overcome.

 

[Chopper0080]

No offense intended but I think those of you suggesting using a second round pick or later to take Sorsby are missing the target. The Rams I believe have given us the answer.

Here’s a hypothetical for you. You’re the GM of team that expects to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. You do not have a certain QB starter for 2027 either due to age or contract status. You’re likely to end up in the lower half of the 2027 draft order. The chances of drafting a successful QB that low are slim. So when you get a shot at a possible top QB, I bet you take it. Just like the Rams did in 2025.

I may be the only one predicting it, but I think he goes round 1!

I feel like there is a disconnect between this post and your post stating the 2027 draft will be world class. If the draft is going to be so good, why would you risk a 1st round pick on a QB with addiction issues when there could be 5-7 QBs declaring that you could get with that first round pick who don't?

I feel like a lot of folks who are stating that teams will use a high pick on Sorsby are ignoring that he has confessed an addiction to gambling. Do we really think that will get better when he gets more money? Mayme a team does minimize gambling addiction but that is a hell of a gamble with a first round pick.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Yes, we should all listen to another degenerate gambler who committed fraud to try and pay off his debts. Carton is the example of why you don't just trust Soresby out of the gate, without having a track record of being able to stay clear of trouble.

https://fb.watch/HOBJXlQEq7/

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[Crimson Warrior]

So am I reading it’s a “maybe” we should sell our soul and add this kid to the team?

Is this what we’ve come to? That this option is on table?

lol

 

[Cardiac]

I think Harry is right that some teams out there will put in a 1st rd bid for soresby, I hope it's not the Cards.

I'd put in a 4th round bid and if he goes before that....oh well.

I hope the Jets, Browns, Falcons, Steelers, Vikings or Panthers bid a 1st rd pick.

 

[602 Native]

So am I reading it’s a “maybe” we should sell our soul and add this kid to the team?

Is this what we’ve come to? That this option is on table?

lol

Smell of desperation permeates the forum sadly.

Most wanted this however.

Jettison a QB with zero plan to even replace him longterm let alone a bridge.

I'm old enough to remember when Monti was going to sign Willis.

MO is abject failure I'm sure he will hit in this next draft though.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Jettison a QB with zero plan to even replace him longterm let alone a bridge.

He never should have been signed to his big contract, but once he was it was going to be a bad split whenever it happened. We have been over this so many times. Kyler is no longer here. We need to move forward and see if Beck has got what it takes, with or without a bridge.

 

[602 Native]

He never should have been signed to his big contract, but once he was it was going to be a bad split whenever it happened. We have been over this so many times. Kyler is no longer here. We need to move forward and see if Beck has got what it takes, with or without a bridge.

The contract became moot when MO decided he would invest more time in him after his ACL.

After that it was his problem to own and he has continued to show he doesn't know what he is doing.

I campaigned for them to get a QB in the third (Beck/Simpson) didn't matter to me. We will see if either is the guy. I have more faith in Beck do to him doing it on a bigger stage and longer in college. Both are fliers however.

MO Sucks

 

[Adrian]

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"The vibe around the league is somebody is going to use a second-rounder on Brendan Sorsby"
@PeteThamel
on the ex-Texas Tech QB's outlook ahead of July's NFL Supplemental Draft.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49096329/cincy-coach-expecting-flood-queries-nfl-teams-sorsby