Yoho Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I realize everyone has fallen in love with this guys height, weight and speed but let us look at the evidence. 1. NO ONE drafted him. Every scout that looked at him took a pass. 2. The team that did take a look at him cut him at the first opportunity. There is something that doesn't show up in the draft guides folks. Either he is incapable of learning the intracacies of a pro system, he has no work ethic or there is something else going on that worries all the scouts and the Bills. Some guys are just draft guide wonders but are not football players. That is why I rarely get carried away with draft guide rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I realize everyone has fallen in love with this guys height, weight and speed but let us look at the evidence. 1. NO ONE drafted him. Every scout that looked at him took a pass. 2. The team that did take a look at him cut him at the first opportunity. There is something that doesn't show up in the draft guides folks. Either he is incapable of learning the intracacies of a pro system, he has no work ethic or there is something else going on that worries all the scouts and the Bills. Some guys are just draft guide wonders but are not football players. That is why I rarely get carried away with draft guide rankings. 13382[/snapback] We're from WNY. We like big fat guys (well, except Mike Williams). Sue us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'm sure his wonderlic score of 8(!!!!), is part of the reason. I heard one of the coaches interviewed this summer say something to the effect of him being physicaly talented, but can't remember what we're telling him to do. (Not an exact quote, but the idea is there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RabidBillsFanVT Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Todd Collins. Rob Johnson. Eric Flowers. We KNOW already. Heck, ROTHLISBERGER got drafted ahead of Losman... Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Maybe lazy, too. He only started showing up for Arkansas spring drills AFTER he left (don't know if he graduated...) the school for the NFL. That shows a pretty poor attitude, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I realize everyone has fallen in love with this guys height, weight and speed but let us look at the evidence. 1. NO ONE drafted him. Every scout that looked at him took a pass. 2. The team that did take a look at him cut him at the first opportunity. There is something that doesn't show up in the draft guides folks. Either he is incapable of learning the intracacies of a pro system, he has no work ethic or there is something else going on that worries all the scouts and the Bills. Some guys are just draft guide wonders but are not football players. That is why I rarely get carried away with draft guide rankings. 13382[/snapback] Exactly. You hope somebody with his numbers(no I am not referring to his Wonderlic score), would be someone you can work with and develop. You bring him in, take a look and hope you find a diamond in the rough. It's clear by the fact that he did not make it beyond the first cutdown that it is unlikely that he will be on the practice squad. You took a shot at a UDFA and missed. No big deal. Cutting him won't be the thing that everybody remembers MM for. We will be fine for several years to come with Campbell, Neufeld & Euhus. Who knows maybe even Trafford is the TE who ends up on the practice squad and turns out to be the diamond in the rough. Onward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'm sure his wonderlic score of 8(!!!!), is part of the reason. I heard one of the coaches interviewed this summer say something to the effect of him being physicaly talented, but can't remember what we're telling him to do. (Not an exact quote, but the idea is there). 13389[/snapback] I think there were at least 2 MM PC transcripts where Mularkey - when asked about Peters, gave very PC responses like 'needs to get into the book more' etc. - I think intelligence may have played a big role - but for something like that you would think PS would be the cure - unless they just consider him hopeless in that regard. It may have been a combination of attitude as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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