Comments on: Brandon Graham: Right now, I’m a bust

By: oldbyrd

oldbyrd — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:21:55 +0000

axespray has it right he’s a Bloomer.

By: laeaglefan

laeaglefan — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:44 +0000

If he doesn’t get it going quickly this year, he’s not only going to be a bust, but he’ll be an unemployed bust.

By: kingcarlbanks

kingcarlbanks — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000

As a father, i wish the young man the best of luck in his rehab. As a Giants fan, i hope he gets cut and become’s a great player elsewhere. Like the AFC. or Canada.

By: wydok

wydok — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:48:36 +0000

@cleverbob:

The rumor is he put on 20lbs of flab while rehabbing last year.

By: axespray

axespray — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:47:17 +0000

Aaron Kampman/Cullen Jenkins both took 2 years to develope until they finally became productive for us… KGB needed a season.
Just saying, dude could wind up being a late bloomer.

By: numba1recx19

numba1recx19 — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:29:53 +0000

Not in madden lol.

By: schmitty2

schmitty2 — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:55:03 +0000

Convert him to a pass rushing LB like Clay Matthews

By: bdawkins20

bdawkins20 — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:25:20 +0000

in related news mike mamula has been signed by the eagles…………..

By: japanklub

japanklub — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:30 +0000

With his weight loss maybe he can play LB…There isn’t an Eagles fan out there that feels comfortable about Brian Rolle or Lil Matthews starting at weak side LB. If he can’t make it as a primary back up DE, then maybe the Eagles can trade him for a decent safety? The Eagles can’t just cut him he carries too high of a cap # this year….

By: joshuavkidd

joshuavkidd — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:11:57 +0000

Comments like the above go to show how short people’s memories can be… JPP was a HUGE question mark coming out of college. Clearly he has panned out but Graham was a terrific college player and dominated the senior bowl so to call him a reach is a bit much.

And everyone of the Eagles front office people said they had no intention of drafting a DE this year but the value was way to high to pass on/…. which is exactly what we keep saying we want team to do.

By: gojags

gojags — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:09:11 +0000

Sounds like a self-depreciating, humble guy. I wish him success and be the comeback player of the year.

By: sourdoughjoe49

sourdoughjoe49 — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:01:23 +0000

I thought Graham was a can’t miss player who had so many similarities to Lamarr Woodley outside of the same college. Its a shame how injuries can derail a career before it gets started and shows that there is no such thing as a ‘can’t miss’ in my eyes.

Hopefully Graham can get back on track and become the player most of us wolverine fans thought he would.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:01:09 +0000

When you’re a bust and not sitting in Canton, you have a problem.

By: kaf39

kaf39 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:43:28 +0000

Hope he picks it up this year.

By: dcbassguy

dcbassguy — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:40:25 +0000

I have faith that Mr. Graham will prove to everyone that he was well deserving of his draft position. The injuries he sustained aren’t something he can control. His rookie year in limited playing time, he led all rookies in QB pressures. Yes, JPP was selected after him, but he hasn’t had injury issues. Those issues are out of the players control. After watching Graham workout last year at camp, and seeing video of him now, he is a totally different guy. He’s bigger and stronger, yet lighter than he was in college. That a dangerous combo for a pass rush DE. Ask Trent Cole, or better yet ask all the LT’s he tosses around.

By: mhildreth85

mhildreth85 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:38:58 +0000

The “Bust” label is routinely missused. A bust is someone who comes in with high expectations, but is unable to fulfill those expectations due to poor performance on the field or because of off-the-field distractions/arrests. Someone who incurs an injury is not a bust because their physical limitations haven’t allowed them to fulfill their potential or meet expectations. In the event that an injury is a result of bonehead decision, then that player could be considered a bust. JaMarcus Russell was a bust because he wasn’t able to produce on the field. Brandon Graham isn’t a bust because his injuries haven’t allowed him to produce on the field. Now if he’s healthy this year and doesn’t produce, then we can label him a bust.

By: DubZ480

DubZ480 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:38:02 +0000

Time to put up and shut up!

By: trollhammer20

trollhammer20 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:37:24 +0000

Kind of refreshing to see a young athlete take responsibility for his performance, instead of blaming injuries (he’s definitely had his share), the coaching staff for not using him right, or otherwise deflecting responsibility.

It’s the right attitude for someone who is underperforming to have. It’s called “humility”, and it often seems to be in short supply in some quarters these days.

By: fxws

fxws — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:31:06 +0000

JPP’s success should be good motivation for him.

By: cooklynn17

cooklynn17 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:30:26 +0000

Stings a little more knowing the Giants drafted that stud defensive end Jason Pierre- Paul with the very next pick.

1960 and counting Eagles fans.

By: kspells12345

kspells12345 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:21:04 +0000

Hate to say this as an Eagles fan, but he’s right.

The fact that the Eagles drafted Vinny Curry and bought in Babin last year shows the Eagles dont have much faith in him.

Another great draft move by the front office. We trade up for Graham, who so far is a stiff, the Giants sit tight and draft an all-world DE. I know the draft is a crapshoot…but…classic Eagles.

I’ll say this though….if we finally hit on Fletcher Cox and Vinny Curry….if Graham gives us anything next year….we’ve got a formidable defensive line.

By: bdawkins20

bdawkins20 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:16:03 +0000

got that right….

By: all32

all32 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:14:27 +0000

“I haven’t [done] nothing, really,” Graham said, via the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Right now, I’m a bust, so I’m going to deal with that. I’m a bust, and I’m going to keep being a bust. Even when I make plays, I’m going to still act like I’m a bust. You know what I’m saying?

No I don’t know what your saying.. Drew and I would like an explanation. God how do these guys get into collage…

By: andyreidisarrogantandfat

andyreidisarrogantandfat — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:13:23 +0000

“I haven’t [done] nothing, really.”

Wow! Please no more talking. Save our ears from your destruction of the English language.

We know you are a bust and will continue to be a bust. The 20 pound weight loss won’t help. You just weren’t that good to begin with. Senior Bowl warrior.

By: popcrowl

popcrowl — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:08:23 +0000

Your dam right your a bust. You were picked ahead of the Giants JPP, and other better Devensive Ends.You are undersized and often injured. Dont talk about it, Do something about it.

By: jbl429

jbl429 — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:08:21 +0000

Fighting for snaps as a DE isn’t a problem. The Giants can tell you that you can’t have enough pass rushers. And if they’re all good enough, they’ll find a way to get on the field, possibly all at the same time. There’s a ton of opportunities to rush the passer in a game, and having fresh legs in the 4th quarter can be the difference between winning and losing.

By: cleverbob

cleverbob — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:02:32 +0000

I’m glad he’s not delusional or sugar coating his self evaluation, but why drop 20 lbs? I thought he was already undersized for a down lineman.

By: elmaxoh

elmaxoh — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:57:13 +0000

Don’t give up big guy , keep working

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:55:17 +0000

He took the words right out of my mouth. This is definitely a make or break season for him.

By: bdawk20

bdawk20 — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:52:36 +0000

this guy has always had the right attitude, but he was a reach. Hopefully he can pull a Derrek Burgess on all of us instead of a Jerome McDougle.