Yeah it’s funny how quickly people forget all the busts that happen EVERY year.

And how a player like Cam Newton can have one great and exciting rookie year, and is all of a sudden considered a Hall of Famer.

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It is because most people saw the same warning signs that came with JaWalrus Nohustle, and expected the same crap.

So when he did well everyone jumped on his back and started looking for the anointing oils.

I admit, I didn’t think he would do well and was labeling him a bust out of the box… Good for him and the Panthers that he did well. But I’m not convinced yet… NFL defenses adapt, and year two will be a real test for him.

Not a bad recovery. N.B. Every player cut or waived was picked up by another NFL team.

F.Y.I. As for the upcoming draft, the Patriots have two picks in the first round and two more in the second.

markwri says:Apr 12, 2012 10:02 AM

Who knows really? If he were drafted by another team and placed in a different environment, if he would have been a better player? Not saying a hall of famer, and I’m not diss’ing the Raiders. But perhaps a better person and or player. If he got to watch Peyton Manning prepare, or experince Tom Brady’s desire to always win or sit behind Drew Brees and watch what it takes. Maybe he would have gotten it.
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I agree, but there was no way he was going to slide far enough for the Colts, Pats, etc to draft him-even if he had he would still be a backup until now (or until last year anyway when Manning was hurt).

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Might have started the 2008 season when Brady got hurt. Probably wouldn’t have won 11 games, though, but if Cassell could, who knows?

Nobody called Jamarcus a bust in 2008 when Gregg Knapp and Flip were overseeing his development. He was performing well. Which is why Al Davis said…Jamarcus is a great QB, get over it. In that press conference.

Jamarcus regressed to bust status when the under-qualified loser Tom Cable became a head coach. He gave him a Coryell Passing game coordinator in Ted Tollner. A West Coast Offense QB Coach in Paul Hacket, and Cable called the plays. 3 different voices to listen to with NO OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR! How can a 21 year old 2nd year starter succeed?? Add on top of that two rookie WRs who dropped everything, and weak O-Line.

Jamarcus didn’t stand a chance here.

Yes that’s exactly why I said it, because fans of your team would troll through and actually proclaim that Ozzie is a fool, as if he ACTUALLY drafted the man. Instead, you keep enjoying the restructuring your “cap genius” is doing and when the credit card bill comes due, I’ll be there to say I told you so. Keep waiting for those “mega-TV contracts” to kick in, in the meantime I’ll be enjoying all the future cuts that are on the horizon.

Russell may have been the highest rated QB in the draft that year, but certainly didn’t make him worthy of the first overall pick. There have been plenty of busts at QB over the last decade (Carr, Harrington, Young, Leinart, Russell), and most of the guys on this list were surrounded by superstar casts in college.

Russell did not ruin Al Davis’ legacy. David did that himself. Ever heard of Todd Marinovich?

RGIII may not become a superstar, but he’s going to far more successful than Russell. This QB draft will bear a greater resemblance to 2004 (Manning, Roethlisberger, Rivers) than 2006 (Young, Leinart, Cutler).

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Many NFL draft gurus said they would take JeLardness with the 1st overall pick because of his work ethic. Chris Landry was one of them.

Robert Griffin III = JaMarcus Russell 2.0
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Really? Why?

Russell’s biggest issue proved to be complete lack of motivation. Griffin is from a family of dedicated career military officers. He’s already finished his undergraduate degree and nearly finished his law degree. He’s already taken the initiative to sign an unusual advertising contract linked to his Twitter account. None of that speaks to a guy who lacks motivation. His playing style and physique aren’t similar to Russell’s. So what exactly do these two guys have in common?

This is really no surprise at all what so ever. … Ozzie will probably mess this draft up and the ravens wont be good again for 10 years.
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That is a really bizarre statement about one of the top two or three player personnel guys in the business. And I’m a Steelers fan.

I guess you have been living under a rock for the past 4 0r 5 years, the Ravens consistently feature a good to solid squad year on year.

Advice to teams thinking of picking Ryan Tannehill. Wait around until the 5th round and grab Russell Wilson from Wisconsin. Yes, he is short, but he’s a better athlete, and a better quarterback. And if his height really is a problem, so what, you only spent a 5th round pick on him and you can put him at WR like Brad Smith.

And how a player like Cam Newton can have one great and exciting rookie year, and is all of a sudden considered a Hall of Famer.

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Goobs, Senile Al’s Legacy was ruined well before JeMarcus came along.

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Im guessing someone is going to be eating crow, just as they did when they predicted diaster for Cam Newton.

Long live sports.

It’s hard for me to believe a team would be that casual about their board, no matter where they’re drafting.