Vontaze Burfict declares

[Hammock Parties]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/01/03/vontaze.burfict.ap/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict says he'll skip his senior season and make himself eligible for the NFL draft.

Burfict made the announcement Tuesday in a one-paragraph statement. He thanked his coaches and professors and added that he plans to return to school in the future to get his degree.

The 6-foot-3 Burfict was the Sun Devils' second-leading tackler this season with 69, including seven for losses. He also had an interception and fumble recovery.

But Burfict was supposed to be one of the Pac-12's most dominant defensive players this year and coach Dennis Erickson described the linebacker's season as "average."

As a sophomore, Burfict led the team in tackles with 90 and was a second-team All-Pac-10 selection. In 2009, he was the Pac-10's Defensive Freshman of the Year.

[Buck]

Is this the guy that was benched for bad behavior?

[Frosty]

Is this the guy that was benched for bad behavior?

Yeah, the guy is Brian Cox. He's good for at least one personal foul a game.

[Urc Burry]

Very intriguing prospect. Has the potential to be one of the best backers in the league, but first he needs to fix the attitude. You could compare him to J. Baldwin I guess in that regard. Trading down to the late first, or if he slips to the second round and i'm all over it

[Frosty]

Very intriguing prospect. Has the potential to be one of the best backers in the league, but first he needs to fix the attitude. You could compare him to J. Baldwin I guess in that regard. Trading down to the late first, or if he slips to the second round and i'm all over it

He is intriguing but the lack of control is a big red flag. His lack of control was a point of emphasis going into the season and he knew the scouts would be watching him closely and he still couldn't control himself. I have heard that his stock has dropped considerably. Maybe he will end up being a Justin Houston-like steal in the 3rd.

[the Talking Can]

only saw one game (missouri?) but he didn't blow me away...rarely in right place, kind of like a baseball player always swinging for a homerun when you just need a base hit

[O.city]

Would rather have Hightower.

[Buck]

I'm entirely certain that the Chargers are selecting an OLB or an OG with the 18th pick. I'm wondering if they'll take a chance on this guy or not? Seems like you could trade down to get him.

I'm really high on Whitney Mercilus. I think that's who I want.

[pkane]

I watched a few ASU games and he seemed to disappear a lot. He was a non factor that was more know for penalties than big plays.

[RealSNR]

Very intriguing prospect. Has the potential to be one of the best backers in the league, but first he needs to fix the attitude. You could compare him to J. Baldwin I guess in that regard. Trading down to the late first, or if he slips to the second round and i'm all over itUhh... what did Jon Baldwin do that was so bad besides say after the season, "My QB sucked"

[lewdog]

I watched a few ASU games and he seemed to disappear a lot. He was a non factor that was more know for penalties than big plays.

I watched most all ASU games and this is it. He has tons of talent but I don't know how smart he is or how coachable he is going to be either.

[Urc Burry]

Uhh... what did Jon Baldwin do that was so bad besides say after the season, "My QB sucked"

Might not of been tbe best example but Baldwin took plays off, didnt try on run blocking occasionally, and was fairly well known as having a diva attitude. Hence a lot of people weren't to surprised about the clash in the locker room

[ChiefsCountry]

He will get picked by Baltimore more than likely and be a star.

[DaKCMan AP]

I watched a couple of his games this year and came away unimpressed. He has a lot of potential, athleticism, and fearless explosion but is very undisciplined. He over-pursues, gets distracted, and lets his emotions get the better of him.

[Dexter Manley]

AZ St. looking like a strong candidate to appear on the 2012 TFG Wonderlic Odds...

[Chiefnj2]

He should have gone back to school and worked on his coachability. He's not a first round talent.

[Direckshun]

over

rated

You're going to need world class coaching to get him on board.

[O.city]

If he is around in the 3rd, I'd jump all over that.

[ChiefsCountry]

Look for Baltimore, Pittsburgh or New England to take him and he will flourish.

[O.city]

If we only had a qb.

[Demonpenz]

Lavar Arrington lite

[Bump]

could he play ILB in a 3-4? I dunno, I'd rather draft a right or left tackle in the first this time since we aren't gonna draft a QB.

[DaKCMan AP]

Lavar Arrington lite

I'd rather have Jill Arrington.

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[vailpass]

Complete headcase. Dennis Erickson didn't do him any favors by letting him do whatever he wanted.

[htismaqe]

Complete headcase. Dennis Erickson didn't do him any favors by letting him do whatever he wanted.

Yeah. Kinda dirty too.

[Frosty]

Yeah. Kinda dirty too.

Burfict is kinda dirty like R8ers is kinda annoying.

[htismaqe]

Burfict is kinda dirty like R8ers is kinda annoying.

ROFL

[O.city]

If he would play disciplined, I wouldn't mind having his nastiness in the middle of this d.

[lewdog]

If he would play disciplined, I wouldn't mind having his nastiness in the middle of this d.

Yea I love his play when he is on his game and a middle backer that is straight up crazy is never a bad thing. He is a headcase but I also don't think he responded well to being coached by Dennis Dbag Erickson. He needs a players coach in order to be successful and someone that won't rip him an new ass for the mistakes he will make. He also needs a coach that gives more direction than a guy like Erickson did. If he is coachable though, he will be good.

[KCrockaholic]

I watched a couple of his games this year and came away unimpressed. He has a lot of potential, athleticism, and fearless explosion but is very undisciplined. He over-pursues, gets distracted, and lets his emotions get the better of him.

Exactly. I was about to post this. Was running down the comments, and you did it for me. Awesome.

[NJChiefsFan]

Look for Baltimore, Pittsburgh or New England to take him and he will flourish.

I can easily see the first two, but NE hasn't done so hot with D picks recently. Their #1 corner set the record for passing yards allowed against this season. For a defensive guru, BB has had a defense getting worse and worse for a few years now.

[O.city]

Maybe he falls like Houston and we nab him in the third round.

[KCrockaholic]

Maybe he falls like Houston and we nab him in the third round.

Have Houston get him the weed hook up?

[O.city]

Yeah they can smoke together.

[beach tribe]

I can easily see the first two, but NE hasn't done so hot with D picks recently. Their #1 corner set the record for passing yards allowed against this season. For a defensive guru, BB has had a defense getting worse and worse for a few years now.

And Pioli's Keep getting better, and better.

[Kotofey]

verrryy great
;-)

[O.city]

The dude is a physical monster.

If he could be disciplined and play smart, him and DJ in the middle together would be fanfuckingtastic.

He would be a prototypical thumper in this system.