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I got a feeling Baltimore will pick him in the 4th with their comp pick.

Ray Lewis will probably make a similar phone call.

Ravens love mean athletic LBs. Lewis can pull him in under his wing. Not sure about Barnett, maybe.

 

I'll take a flyer in the 6th on him. A lot of talent to look past and a 7th you don't expect to make the team anyways

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I would love if Bills take him in the 3rd or 4th. He would the mean and nasty that is missing from our linebackers. I was man crushing on the Kuelchy guy and bummed he went but this Burfict is bad ass and will make up for that. People can talk character all they want but Suh is a prime example how important it is to have mean on D. We need to strike fear in our opponents hearts and get that reputation rather than be AFC welcoming mats. Ppl will pretend that Stevie was outta line w his antics but the upper brass knows that it was swag confidence that he was displaying in a very cruel violent game. So i want some of that on defense. We shudda never let Incognito go either lol. Our gentlemen days need to be over. We dont need rotary club guys.Plus we all love the sleeper value. MAKE BURFICT A BILL!

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It is hilarious how so many board experts wanted him in the first. Every team has passed on him, what, 3 times now? He has potential, he has ability, but he is as likely another Maybin as he is...well, another Maybin.

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Just tracking an interesting player that can go at any pick from here on in.....or not at all.

 

What do you think?

 

I got Arizona at 151

 

I think he'll be undrafted, myself. But the Stillers might take him.

 

It is hilarious how so many board experts wanted him in the first. Every team has passed on him, what, 3 times now? He has potential, he has ability, but he is as likely another Maybin as he is...well, another Maybin.

 

Rarely disagree with you, but do here. Apples and Oranges comparison.

 

No one has questioned Maybin's willingness to work hard, and I never heard of him goofing off, getting into trouble, or having problems governing his temper.

The problem with Maybin is that we drafted a situational speed pass rusher expecting him to be an all-around DE or OLB, when he was clearly undersized and lacked those skills.

 

Burfict, on the other hand, clearly has the skills, it's his willingness to work hard, show team-spirit, govern his temper, and stay out of trouble that's the question.

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I think he'll be undrafted, myself. But the Stillers might take him.

 

Rarely disagree with you, but do here. Apples and Oranges comparison.

 

No one has questioned Maybin's willingness to work hard, and I never heard of him goofing off, getting into trouble, or having problems governing his temper.

The problem with Maybin is that we drafted a situational speed pass rusher expecting him to be an all-around DE or OLB, when he was clearly undersized and lacked those skills.

 

Burfict, on the other hand, clearly has the skills, it's his willingness to work hard, show team-spirit, govern his temper, and stay out of trouble that's the question.

Having seen him play several times personally, I think your undrafted prediction might be on the mark. The hype doesn't match what I saw, but others can have their own opinions... ;)

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Burfict showed his colors in the last game of the year at ASU when he sat and sulked with a towel over his head after playing horribly, forcing his biggest proponent, Dennis Erickson, to sit him out. He has talent and had some immense hits in his career, but he is known as a headcase. All that being said, I have read a few pieces stating that he is working to change his attitude, dedicating himself to training and working with the right people to change the way he approaches the game and life. I'd take a flyer in the 7th, but no way I'd use a pick any earlier than that.

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I would love if Bills take him in the 3rd or 4th. He would the mean and nasty that is missing from our linebackers. I was man crushing on the Kuelchy guy and bummed he went but this Burfict is bad ass and will make up for that. People can talk character all they want but Suh is a prime example how important it is to have mean on D. We need to strike fear in our opponents hearts and get that reputation rather than be AFC welcoming mats. Ppl will pretend that Stevie was outta line w his antics but the upper brass knows that it was swag confidence that he was displaying in a very cruel violent game. So i want some of that on defense. We shudda never let Incognito go either lol. Our gentlemen days need to be over. We dont need rotary club guys.Plus we all love the sleeper value. MAKE BURFICT A BILL!

 

How would we draft him in the 3rd round it was yesterday?

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Rarely disagree with you, but do here. Apples and Oranges comparison.

 

No one has questioned Maybin's willingness to work hard, and I never heard of him goofing off, getting into trouble, or having problems governing his temper.

The problem with Maybin is that we drafted a situational speed pass rusher expecting him to be an all-around DE or OLB, when he was clearly undersized and lacked those skills.

 

Burfict, on the other hand, clearly has the skills, it's his willingness to work hard, show team-spirit, govern his temper, and stay out of trouble that's the question.

Apples and oranges maybe on who the player is but what the player is capable of is the same. Maybin's biggest argument was that he was young and developing those tools, his upside was way too high to no fall in love with him. He'd pack on the pounds, he'd get bigger, stronger and more able bodied. He had to overcome something to be the player that he should have become.

 

Burfict is the exact same thing; an uphill battle. Off the field is not relevant to what he is on the field. Maybin had to overcome his size, Burfict his temper. Maybin develop his skillset, Burfict his demeanor and work habit.

 

Both players will likely never meet their expectations because so many expected so much of them and so many expected so little; liekly both of them will fall somewhere between the middle. Maybin could very well be a Todd Collins career type player, or more relevant, Jim Jeffcoat.

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