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4/8 picks last year had a significant injury history in college and/or have shown to be fragile in their first NFL season. Now 4/6 picks this year have serious medical red flags. A disturbing trend is developing. |
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05-12-2014, 04:16 PM | #468 | |
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In any case, it's a pretty radical departure in philosophy for this organization, and I would say it's long overdue. Whether it works out or not, I don't know, but I'm certainly happier with this approach that I was with the Eric Fisher end of the spectrum. (not to mention head scratchers like Braden Wilson). At the end of the day, I think they drafted a few guys with legitimate star potential. And they picked the guys where were at the top of their board. Were they the names I expected or even wanted based on stuff I read pre-draft? No. But does that really matter? |
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05-12-2014, 04:18 PM | #469 | |
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If his draft picks don't pan out, this strategy doesn't work. And I'm curious if he keeps this strategy up as the team becomes his own or if he'll start placing bigger free agency bets. Hard to say -- his approach this year, after all, is a complete 180 from the approach last year. |
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05-12-2014, 04:23 PM | #470 | |
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05-12-2014, 04:23 PM | #471 | |
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Gaines hasn't missed a game due to injury for the past two seasons. The only injury that I can remember De'Anthony Thomas ever getting was his ankle injury in 2013 that limited him for much of the season. Murray is a QB who wasn't very mobile in the first place. He'll be fine. |
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I was wondering how long it would take to rationalize the injuries.
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05-12-2014, 04:32 PM | #474 | |
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Yeah because this entire offseason the players weren't given any medical evaluations by top physicians. To pretend you know more than the people who have first hand access to a persons medical condition is laughable. Nothing wrong with being skeptical but you're wildly speculating.
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Welcome to my nightmare. Easley's had both ACLs pop, and they were both non-contact, as I recall. The Patriots message board party line is that ACLs aren't serious injuries anymore, because most players can come back from them now, and Peterson had a great first year back. You'd think we were talking about a minor cartilage tear. And that's nothing compared to all the bullshit I heard last year in the wake of BB screwing the pooch on the Welker situation and ending up with Mr. Glass himself, Danny Amendola. |
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Dee Ford had back surgery, right? He had a nagging knee ligament injury, correct? He wasn't medically cleared for the combine due to an issue with his surgically repaired back. I'm not speculating at all. Stating facts. I'm exactly what you said there was "nothing wrong" with - being skeptical. Guys that can't stay healthy in college usually don't stay healthy in the pros playing against bigger, stronger and faster guys that college. |
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I love the draft, but we're not talking about players who had a freak injury in college. We're talking about a few guys who couldn't stay on the field. It's a legit argument. It almost reminds me of the Bengals way which is to overvalue bad character talent because they are easier to get. I hope we don't fall into the habit of overvaluing injury prone talent, but the gamble is pretty intriguing because we essentially get blue chip talent at #23. |
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