Underwhelmed

exile · 04-30-2016, 01:34 PM

Typically fans being underwhelmed means great drafts. So that's awesome.

AsylumGuido · 04-30-2016, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by exile

Typically fans being underwhelmed means great drafts. So that's awesome.

Yup. Underwhelmed can also mean lack of understanding which is normal since none us are "in the know".

burningmetal · 04-30-2016, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by exile

Typically fans being underwhelmed means great drafts. So that's awesome.

Not with this organization. Not in a few years. I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable.

|Mitch| · 04-30-2016, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Not with this organization. Not in a few years. I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable.

Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out:

Onyemata|Rankins|Fairley|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities

burningmetal · 04-30-2016, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out:

Onyemata|Rankins|Fairley|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities

If it pans out, yes. It would be great.

exile · 04-30-2016, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable.

There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.

|Mitch| · 04-30-2016, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by exile

There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.

He did run a 5 flat 40 at his pro day; pretty damn quick for 300 pounds, and benched 225 pounds 33 times...

AsylumGuido · 04-30-2016, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by exile

There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.

I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition?

burningmetal · 04-30-2016, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition?

There isn't a thing unusual about that. That leaves almost half the league that didn't bother. He's got athleticism, and teams want to get a closer look. Again, I hope he turns out great, but nothing about 17 teams sending scouts to look at him tells me anything different.

He's a project, and will continue to be until he proves something. All rookies have something to prove, but this kid comes from freaking Canada. How did Akiem Hicks work out there, smart guy?

I see the athleticism, and it's interesting. But there are times to take chances, and times to fill glaring needs. Now, any draft pick can be a bust. But you have to play the percentages.

Rell&Gold · 04-30-2016, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

There isn't a thing unusual about that. That leaves almost half the league that didn't bother. He's got athleticism, and teams want to get a closer look. Again, I hope he turns out great, but nothing about 17 teams sending scouts to look at him tells me anything different.

He's a project, and will continue to be until he proves something. All rookies have something to prove, but this kid comes from freaking Canada. How did Akiem Hicks work out there, smart guy?

I see the athleticism, and it's interesting. But there are times to take chances, and times to fill glaring needs. Now, any draft pick can be a bust. But you have to play the percentages.

more than half did bother though so that's saying something , maybe guard isn't as glaring as you think it is or whatever pos you felt like we should've drafted instead

04-30-2016, 01:34 PM	#1
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,489	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by exile Typically fans being underwhelmed means great drafts. So that's awesome. Yup. Underwhelmed can also mean lack of understanding which is normal since none us are "in the know".

04-30-2016, 01:50 PM	#3
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by exile Typically fans being underwhelmed means great drafts. So that's awesome. Not with this organization. Not in a few years. I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by burningmetal Not with this organization. Not in a few years. I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable. Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out: Onyemata\|Rankins\|Fairley\|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities AsylumGuido likes this.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out: Onyemata\|Rankins\|Fairley\|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities If it pans out, yes. It would be great.

04-30-2016, 02:00 PM	#6
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by burningmetal I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable. There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.
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04-30-2016, 02:05 PM	#7
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by exile There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out. He did run a 5 flat 40 at his pro day; pretty damn quick for 300 pounds, and benched 225 pounds 33 times... AsylumGuido and MarchingOn like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,489	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by exile There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out. I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition?

04-30-2016, 02:32 PM	#9
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition? There isn't a thing unusual about that. That leaves almost half the league that didn't bother. He's got athleticism, and teams want to get a closer look. Again, I hope he turns out great, but nothing about 17 teams sending scouts to look at him tells me anything different. He's a project, and will continue to be until he proves something. All rookies have something to prove, but this kid comes from freaking Canada. How did Akiem Hicks work out there, smart guy? I see the athleticism, and it's interesting. But there are times to take chances, and times to fill glaring needs. Now, any draft pick can be a bust. But you have to play the percentages.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

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Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by burningmetal There isn't a thing unusual about that. That leaves almost half the league that didn't bother. He's got athleticism, and teams want to get a closer look. Again, I hope he turns out great, but nothing about 17 teams sending scouts to look at him tells me anything different. He's a project, and will continue to be until he proves something. All rookies have something to prove, but this kid comes from freaking Canada. How did Akiem Hicks work out there, smart guy? I see the athleticism, and it's interesting. But there are times to take chances, and times to fill glaring needs. Now, any draft pick can be a bust. But you have to play the percentages. more than half did bother though so that's saying something , maybe guard isn't as glaring as you think it is or whatever pos you felt like we should've drafted instead AsylumGuido likes this.

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