[DC 86]

Games 6-12 this year didn't "move the needle" for C-Mac and the NFL, either.  DC 86, c'mon now . . .

I'm not sure I understand your point, it seems that we are agreeing. McCaffrey had put enough on tape by mid-season that his NFL evaluation was probably complete, save for the combine testing and measuring. Obviously quitting mid-season would have been absurd, but my point was that Thomas took a major step forward this year in terms of visibility, to the point that every game (including the upcoming bowl) potentially increases his stock, whereas McCaffrey's stock probably could only go down - if he suffered an injury.

[DC 86]

Games 6-12 this year didn't "move the needle" for C-Mac and the NFL, either.  DC 86, c'mon now . . .

I'm not sure I understand your point, it seems that we are agreeing. McCaffrey had put enough on tape by mid-season that his NFL evaluation was probably complete, save for the combine testing and measuring. Obviously quitting mid-season would have been absurd, but my point was that Thomas took a major step forward this year in terms of visibility, to the point that every game (including the upcoming bowl) potentially increases his stock, whereas McCaffrey's stock probably could only go down - if he suffered an injury.