I agree with all the folks about Viska having proved everything he needed in college already. He is ready do go pro. Even in his limited time and role (this year he is doubled) this year, he has shown enough YAC, pushing the pile, making 1st downs, and general good play that his stock will not tumble too much. Even on the kickoff that he fumbled, he showed that he was the best player (most dynamic athlete) in the stadium. If you are in the 1st round, where he falls, that is guaranteed money and the key is making that 2nd NFL contact, which he must focus on achieving.
First, he has to be completely 100% healthy before he plays another down of college football. Second, I'm fine with cameo type appearances (FYI--I don't think that he does this, when he is on the field he is a monster), as even a decoy on the field he makes huge differences. I think MT, the staff and his teammates are doing right by Viska and I give them props for that.
Viska is a special player, the likes of which I have never seen. I don't have a college player to compare him too. I saw on NFL channel a special on Julio Jones and what a physical specimen he is. But even he did not move the pile like Viska. I know Viska wants to play and make a difference in every game. It has to be frustrating to be the focal point of the opposing teams defense. I don't think that sending him out wide each play will help anyone. He has proven himself so much, that putting him in the slot or a bunch of wildcat is too much of a risk. Viska playing and being double covered each game will not give him the stats he desires--nor will it come close to last years stats. That is a scheme thing. I think he will show that he is a great teammate and strap it up for every game that he is medically cleared. When CU is playing SC, the Buffs are struggling for bowl eligibility or somehow playing to win the South, if 100% he will step-up. With the average span of an NFL player like 3 years, he has too much stock to risk a serious injury. He is coming off surgery last year. He needs to save any damage for the NFL.
Some fans may not like this, but that is the current landscape of both college and NFL football.