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Thread: Draft stuff...Tyrann Mathieu
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10-25-2012, 09:50 PM #73Legendary RSR Poster
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Wonder if he can get the money he spent on rehab back?
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10-26-2012, 03:13 AM #74Steve Flacco, Apparently
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I'm usually all about passing on guys like this, but I would be ok with bringing him in as a UDFA. I think he has the ability to be a unique defender in the NFL, a nickel corner/ safety is what I'd do with him. Let him blitz off the edge a lot, free lance ala Reed in the deep secondary. His size limits his ability to man up on receivers Torrey Smith sized and up, but he could be a killer in zone coverage.
He is a froot loop for sure though and his contract should be designed to protect the teamMy motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. -Hank Aaron
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10-26-2012, 04:29 AM #75Legendary RSR Poster
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Guess we are both having trouble sleeping ....
I gotta disagree. He's a head case no matter how you slice it. Last thing I'd want is that element in the Ravens locker room. I know weed is the NFL's dirty little secret but this is a whole new ball game.
I have to draw the line when it comes to distribution.
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10-26-2012, 04:33 AM #76Steve Flacco, Apparently
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Nah, I work nights actually. Yea, I see how this is different. At least he was only charged with possession. I just remember watching this guy play and thinking it would be awesome if he could be a Raven... Maybe I'm holding onto that feeling and letting it override good sense.
If we take him or pass on him, I'm confident that it will be for solid reasons though.My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. -Hank Aaron
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Re: Draft stuff...Tyrann Mathieu
I agree and honestly, that really isn't the main point - IMO - in all of this.
If he has intentions on getting back into LSU and playing in the NFL and he is willing to jeopardize that like this? The kid obviously has trouble figuring out good decisions from bad decision.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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10-26-2012, 10:38 AM #78Veteran Poster
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He was charged with simple possession, not possession with intent to distribute.
Four dudes, ten bags of weed, 7 of which are in one of the dudes backpack. That says to me the dude with the backpack sold each of the other dudes a bag. Turns out that's how the police saw it as well. It's not like he was running a trap house.
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10-26-2012, 10:44 AM #79Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Draft stuff...Tyrann Mathieu
Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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10-26-2012, 10:57 AM #81
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Re: Draft stuff...Tyrann Mathieu
To me, weed is different (not as serious) from cocaine or even alcohol abuse. Mathieu seems like another Ricky Williams. A great football player and a pretty good guy, who just likes to smoke a little too much. I would definitely take a chance on him if I were Ozzie. If the Ravens can straighten him out, they would have their replacement for Ed Reed.
Last edited by Dirt1; 10-26-2012 at 11:21 AM.
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10-26-2012, 01:04 PM #83Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Draft stuff...Tyrann Mathieu
Joke or not they seem to catch some really dopey players and this guy is as dopey as they come.
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