OldTimer1960 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Now, I am NOT saying that a team should NEVER draft a player with off-field concerns. There is a point where a very talented player's upside exceeds his downside due to off-field problems. However, heed the lesson that the Lions are paying now. Two of their top 3 picks in last year's draft are in trouble and face potential suspensions for drug use. They ignored the red-flags and are (maybe) paying the price. Here is an article from ProFootballTalk about this: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/04/lions-looked-past-character-concerns-in-last-years-draft/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Pretty sure Warren Sapp also tested positive for pot before his draft, didn't stop him from having a great career. When a pass rusher with Fairly's potential falls to 13? you need to take a shot at him. As was discussed ad nauseaum last nite college kids smoking pot is not exactly headline news. Not much difference in teamates having beers or sharing a joint. 10 years from now I think the Lions will be happy with the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Pretty sure Warren Sapp also tested positive for pot before his draft, didn't stop him from having a great career. When a pass rusher with Fairly's potential falls to 13? you need to take a shot at him. As was discussed ad nauseaum last nite college kids smoking pot is not exactly headline news. Not much difference in teamates having beers or sharing a joint. 10 years from now I think the Lions will be happy with the draft. Your point about pot just being pot is a fair one. And I don't think most NFL GMs in today's age would eliminate a prospect based on that alone. But pot becomes an issue AFTER they become pros. When you continue a behavior that can literally jeopardize your career in the form of failed drug tests, etc. it points to a maturity issue. So while Mayhew was right in ignoring the red flag coming out of college I can guarantee he won't ignore it any longer. He can't. I see a sitdown with Fairley where Mayhew has a "come to Jesus" meeting with him. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Pretty sure Warren Sapp also tested positive for pot before his draft, didn't stop him from having a great career. When a pass rusher with Fairly's potential falls to 13? you need to take a shot at him. As was discussed ad nauseaum last nite college kids smoking pot is not exactly headline news. Not much difference in teamates having beers or sharing a joint. 10 years from now I think the Lions will be happy with the draft. But there IS a MAJOR difference between an EMPLOYEE making millions and subject to drug testing smoking pot and a stupid college kid. Ironic that a drug test is grounds for termination in he real world but it's nothing more than PR for the nfl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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