Not sure where that would cause them to fall pick wise, but I seem to remember someone, maybe the NFLPA, doing a study last year that concluded you're statistically far more likely to fail in the NFL if you come out as a junior projected outside the first two rounds. There are definitely exceptions, seemingly J-Rob being one (so far), but it's looking more and more like it would be in both their best interests to come back.
Jones should come back,if he wants to improve his earnings from the start.The top 5 DL's are pretty much set in stone.
Bear isn't going to improve his stock by coming back.He is what he is.And that's a number two type of WR that will make his money by playing his role and being a dominating blocking WR in the NFL.Something that is highly valued by pro teams,but a dying art.
to be a motivation issue. I just don't understand how that is w these kids who have opportunities to earn more money than a great deal of us will in our life, though.