Thurman#1 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 N'Gata was also known to lack motivation & take plays off......that didn't pan to the NFL(as far as I'm aware). To my knowledge the T2 D requires a certain type of DT. You may be correct & N'Gata might indeed have the extraordinary ability of being such a big man....and being able to be quick enough off the snap & penetrate to the levels required by the T2.....but maybe not. In the position the Bills were in back in 2006(needing nearly an entire new team of starters).....do you think that it would have been in any way wise to select a player at the #8 spot who had not only the 'normal' chance of busting out.....but might not have ever been able to play effectively in the system? Re: the Whitner pick:- Yes it does need to be justified on its own terms......and any careful analysis of players picked around the #8 selection shows that it already has been justified. The Whitner pick is well above the curve as he not only didn't bust out(high percent do this)......but is generally considered at least a good starter. Add on his intangibles and there really is no question. Could the Bills have done better? Of course....but that can be said for virtually every draft selection ever made. Re: Ngata. Marv said at the time that Ngata was very capable of playing in Tampa 2 system. Don't know what else you need. He is tremendously quick when he needs to be. Which he really doesn't in the Ravens defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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