Comments on: Vontaze Burfict: Draft me and you get a great middle linebacker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 19:40:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: nolte38 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1751106 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:40:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1751106 This guy can be a stud the patriots should pick him because they can make his off the field problems go away they did it with Ryan Mallet, you didn’t hear anything about Mallet, they always do a good job on making players keep quiet and put them on the right path, they should spend their last pick on him because they can turn him around and not a bad guy

]]> By: raiderapologist http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1734161 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:27:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1734161 teamgoku says: Apr 20, 2012 11:33 PM

You know who is great at coaching up young LB’s……… mr john fox and jack del rio. Bring him to Denver in a year or so he should be starting in place of Joe mis tackles Mays.

Seriously? I’m not a Denver fan by any means, but Mays doesn’t deserve that.

]]> By: cmdrsmooth http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1734118 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:05:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1734118 Nobody is Burfict. I would live to see him drafted by the Jets, and ESPN interviews Tebow: ” he who has never sinned may cast the first stone”.

]]> By: blacknyellablacknyella http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1734101 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:54:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1734101 The people criticizing the Burfict attackers are a joke. Prob never saw him play. I’m an ASU alum and booster and thrilled to be rid of him. Fistfights w teammates, benched for personal fouls then stood on sideline ignoring the game while laughing and waving at friends in the crowd, never made plays, slow, can’t tackle, overweight, not very athletic (see: combine), no discipline . . . he’s a waste of a pick. There were 6 or 7 better Sun Devil defenders last season on a bad defense. Enjoy.

]]> By: ernie ernie http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1734007 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:45:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1734007 The Pack can afford to draft him in the late rounds having 12 picks this year. Hey he either makes it or he doesn’t. That goes for a lot of draft picks who get cut. Its put up or shut up.

]]> By: erikinhell http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733986 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:37:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733986 I’d spend my second 7th round pick on him. I have no problem seeing how determined he is for a cheap price.

]]> By: dawsonleery http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733976 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:29:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733976 He will get drafted, rounds 5-7… someone will give me a chance.

]]> By: bangitfootball http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733897 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:25:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733897 Vantaze is letting ESPN cameras follow him around on draft day preparing for the NFL at the Make You So Happy Resort in Phuket.

]]> By: jpb12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733889 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:09:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733889 This guy can’t handle ‘success’. He hasn’t had much of it, but he’s showing everyone he’s at the finish line and wants to celebrate.

Clearly doesn’t know he’s at the starting line… and about to be left behind.

]]> By: mathsimillion http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733882 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:59:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733882 Wait…you ran a slow 40 time because you are just very competitive?

Is that why you showed up at the combine and pro day out of shape? Cause you are so competitive?

I can’t wait to see how competitive you are when you get to training camp. sheesh.

This guy is the Jamarcus Russell of Linebackers.

]]> By: mikemcdorman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733871 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:38:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733871 I’d take him in the 6th or 7th just for the potential. Tell him Day One, one wrong move and you’re gone. You might get a leader — never know

]]> By: dewalt2990 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733853 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:58:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733853 This year’s version of Blount? There’s got to be a team waiting in the weeds to pounce on this guy. Only when the round is right. He’ll fit right in on an already aggressive defense, and should be a heck of a special teams player as well.

]]> By: deltanovembertoronto http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733822 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:18:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733822 I think its BS that these so called ‘mock analysts” are not called out on their BS mock drafts and profiles of these young men. Does Ryan Leaf ring a bell? Everyone was raving about this kid and now look at him. Did anybody pick Aldon Smith to go so high in the first? Not one mock draft had Aldon Smith that high but yet none of these Mayocks are called out. I think Mayock is an idiot actually. Everytime I watch NFL network and they show his “resume”, there is nothing there! How is this guy an expert??? LOL

Anyway, that was my rant but I think the Lions should take a gamble on this kid in the 6 or 7th round if he is still available. We are a fiesty team already but slowly controlling our aggression… just perfect for this kid! Draft him Mayhew!

]]> By: phillybirds http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733802 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:47:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733802 Brady Quinn gets drafted but not this guy? All of you people are morons.

]]> By: dom867 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733801 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:46:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733801 I want this guy!

]]> By: phillybirds http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733800 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:46:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733800 He’s gunna get drafted.. don’t be a moron

]]> By: bigmike7914 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733794 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:18:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733794 People over think football scouts in particular if a guy can play he can play, what changed from he can be a for sure first round pick to know he’s undraftable I truly believe whom ever gets this guy is going to get a stud, forget about work outs and interviews the ultimate interview is the field him reading and tackling people, look at the Kuechley kid he’s projected as a first round pick but if you look at the tape he’s an average athlete with pedestrian skills most of his tackles came after the runner gained significant yardage as for Donta Hightower in which they have going in the second round is a way better athlete and a more well rounded linebacker who can play outside backer or inside backer in any scheme and he can also rush the passer look at tape and not field work and you’ll find the real ballers…

]]> By: j0ey15 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733786 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:50:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733786 How does this guy go from being projected as a middle to late 1st rounder to being lucky if he’s signed after the draft? Doesn’t make sense

]]> By: lilmiddle78 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733771 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:06:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733771 I just pulled up 3 different highlight reals for this guy and I have to say, WTF!! “Undraftable”?!?!? What I see is a MLB who fills the gap in a hurry and demonstrates form fit tackling the majority of the time! Those instances in which he couldn’t square up on a guy, he took great angles to get to the point of contact and seems to be real effective at making open field tackles with only a small piece to grab on to (shoestring & ankle tackles).. The guy was an all American for crying out loud!!

Now I agree that he has cost himself quite a bit of $$ by not working as hard as the other draftees at recording good times for his pro day. But I think we all realize that there is no 40 yard dash in a game of football.. I would venture to guess that if he has always had a slightly slower 40, that is likely the reason that he seems to take such great angles to the ball! All I know is that there are guys in the league who contantly make tackles 3 to 5 yards past the line of scrimmage (i.e. Barrett Ruud) this guy sticks his nose up in there & makes tackles on the other side of the line!! He might be a mismatch in coverage but we don’t know that based on his shuttle or 40 time alone, there’s sprinter’s speed & there’s football speed, Burfict only has one of the two! This Guy Is Gonna Be A Pretty Good Player For Someone, if he has veteran LBs around him to help him become a professional, he’s got the ability to succeed!! Wouldn’t mind seeing him as a Bear next season!!

]]> By: detroitcityryda http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733766 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:58:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733766 Lions should grab him ,we need a mlb ,all you people talk crap about this kid like he banged your gf but none of you are getting drafted next week .who ever gets him will get a steal ,combine has proven to be nothing.!!what you do on the field counts !! Not how many reps you do they don’t lift weights on the sidelines .

]]> By: phishfan520 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733763 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:55:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733763 You guys keep thinking that, mike mayock said two years ago that clausin was the most nfl ready qb he’s seen in years! He dnt know jack, this kid could be the marqees coleston of defense, draft wise. Someone will take a chance on him.

]]> By: peterozelle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733751 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:37:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733751 See James Harrison 2002. Just more publicized.

]]> By: 69firebird http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733718 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:16:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733718 Oooo, las vegas, that should scare every team away. Wow… They do things like gamble there which is very very bad to do.i think they should stop doing the coin Toss because that is actually gambling as well, one team winning the coin toss based on luck. This could influence children to start flipping coins.

]]> By: bensstinkyfingers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733712 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:12:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733712 The next Ray Lewis- at least off the field. Straight Killa.

]]> By: whoknowsnothing http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733711 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:11:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733711 Isn’t that what Ray Lewis said before he got drafted?

]]> By: steelersandladyboysfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733696 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:03:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733696 If only Al Davis was still alive this guy would be a 1st round pick

]]> By: mikelitoris1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733688 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:55:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733688 “Sign me and you get a future Hall of Fame quarterback.”

- Donovan McNabb

]]> By: arlingtonsynn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733686 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:54:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733686 If he played OLB (especially in a 3-4), he might be worth a 6th or 7th pick just to avoid competing with teams on the UFA path.

But you want to stick a mic on a guy like that?

For every clip of him going bonkers on someone, there is a clip of him looking terrible in coverage.

]]> By: ryancloud http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733681 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:49:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733681 Unfortunately for him it is what he does on the field that makes him undraftable.

]]> By: rickc402 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/vontaze-burfict-draft-me-and-you-get-a-great-middle-linebacker/#comment-1733673 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:46:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=582662#comment-1733673 As a Redskin’s fan, I think we should take a flyer on this guy in the 6th or 7th round, let Fletcher groom him for the last two years of his career. I like the way Perry Riley is coming along, and given Orakpo, Kerrigan, Riley, if Burfict were to pan out, you’d have a solid set of LB’s.

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