Rockinon Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 An NFL Fanhouse article. I don't know what you guys think, but I have been looking more closely at this guys body of work and honestly, he does not seem that impressive. I think #1 in the draft is a reach for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 its easy to spike after the game he played in the championship, but i expect expectations to settle a little lower then that high water mark. i think his offseason, much like the rest of his career to be good, but not as good as that game. as discussions progress, he does have some red flags. that said i still think hes a gimme for top 3 but i dont think hes 100% assured of 1st overall yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I hope Alaska gets an expansion team and drafts him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Whatever. I hope the Panthers and Broncos pass on him because of his post-whistle activities. I'd love a guy who plays with that kind of emotion (and I think most GMs would as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Whatever. I hope the Panthers and Broncos pass on him because of his post-whistle activities. I'd love a guy who plays with that kind of emotion (and I think most GMs would as well). im by no means saying bowers or anyone deserve to be ahead of him, but i think theres more then just that. what did he do his other two years at auburn? are there question marks around the auburn program that make you investigate his background a little closer? were the late hits a product of a coach telling him to play through the whistle, or were they trying to stop him and he doesnt take to the coaching well? with a #1 pick you are investing 70 mill on a contract potentially, and those are all things id want my gm to look at. you get one shot at that pick and it can hurt you bad when you miss or save your franchise when you hit. unlike a FA you really dont know how he will perform against nfl talent. the SEC has good lineman, but on the inside, there werent studs that he faced this year. he also had a ton of talent around him. all that said i think we would be crazy to pass at our pick, but i wouldnt be shocked if he came down from his absolute number one status as things move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I read an SI article about him not too long ago. The article was generally glowing, but there were still some things in the article that would cause me concern if I were about to pay him millions and millions of dollars. The biggerst concerns are: (1) He appears to have motivational issues. We have all seen what happens when you pay a boat load of money to someone who is not a self motivator (e.g., Mike Williams) (2) He had one good year in college - and, if I remember the article correctly, it was not until October when the light actually went on for him. Having said all that, he is a huge talent. The question is do you trust him to work and play like a top draft pick after you pay him millions of dollars in guaranteed money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Good. Hopefully he'll go #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 He's a talent for sure, but the growing concerns about work ethic, attitude, and cheap shots, are a little alarming. Not to mention he's only done it for a year AND he stated he'd like to play, "anywhere that isn't cold". Even if he did say this tongue in cheek, it's still not the best response to, "so where would you like to play?". He may be boom or bust, similar to predraft Maybin, but unlike Maybin, at least he performed at a top level against the best competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I would rather have Marcell Dareus then Fairley to be honest. Fairley seems like a one year wounder. Dareus has played dominant in his junior and senior seasons at Alabama and was a solid contributor in his Sophmore season as well. Fairley didn't play much last season and wasn't a dominant contributor when he played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art in PNS Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I would rather have Marcell Dareus then Fairley to be honest. Fairley seems like a one year wounder. Dareus has played dominant in his junior and senior seasons at Alabama and was a solid contributor in his Sophmore season as well. Fairley didn't play much last season and wasn't a dominant contributor when he played. I agree . Dareus is my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I agree . Dareus is my vote. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Marcel Dareus seems to be a more versatile player than is Fairley, and therefore would be a better fit for our proposed "multi-front" defensive scheme. He seems to be more athletic and quicker IMO. Perfectly suited to line up at DT in the 4-3, and at DE in the 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 There have been some Haynes worts comparisons about motivation. for more than that i have become no longer interested. If we get him it will be a focal point about our ability to draft i the first round. I see too much risk for us. If you folks dont know already i am a M.D. fan from 'Bama. Not just be he fits well (i think/ DL flex. can play more than one position or scheme) but i guess his style of play. From what i have seen. He sees the field and pursues till the whistle kinda guy. intangibles/character are a + also. in comparison to fairley bowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 To tell you the truth I'd be happy with either Fairley or Dareus. I think they are both going to be a force in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm ok with that statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 There have been some Haynes worts comparisons about motivation. for more than that i have become no longer interested. If we get him it will be a focal point about our ability to draft i the first round. I see too much risk for us. If you folks dont know already i am a M.D. fan from 'Bama. Not just be he fits well (i think/ DL flex. can play more than one position or scheme) but i guess his style of play. From what i have seen. He sees the field and pursues till the whistle kinda guy. intangibles/character are a + also. in comparison to fairley bowers. You make a good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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