Comments on: Tavon Austin: I’m the best player in the draft http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 21:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: sourdoughsam http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2355027 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:28:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2355027 I really hope a lot of GM’s agree with the people hating on Austin, because I will be ecstatic if my Niners end up drafting this kid. What he lacks in size, he more than makes up for in ability. He plays receiver likes Wes Welker and runs the ball like LaMichael James.

]]> By: mountme http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2352945 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:58:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2352945 Austin shut up a lot of the haters here with a 4.34 second 40 yard dash and 4.01 second shuffle to go with a 120 inch broad jump and 32 inch vertical. One of the best WR combines with some of the best college production= solid first round pick.

]]> By: jetsjetsjetsnow http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350897 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:49:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350897 Potential Good: Confident.. On the Radar.. Made Headline… Kudos for Mission Accomplished.

Potential Bad: Red Flag. On the radar.. Terrell Owens/Richard Sherman – esque run-O-mouth egoitis narcissism.

Only Time Will Tell.

]]> By: dissed215 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350871 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:32:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350871 Calm down everyone, the end of that headline just got cut off. It should read: “Tavon Austin: I’m the best player in the draft…in my mind.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350696 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:53:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350696 ghouchens says: Feb 22, 2013 9:48 PM

“If this clown starts saying he is better than Calvin Johnson, better start worrying.”

Then again, if he lives up to his own assessment, maybe Calvin better start worrying.

Just sayin’.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350667 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:27:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350667 Slim Charles says: Feb 22, 2013 3:56 PM

“Anyone who complains about the self confidence of this guy is a racist.”

No, they’re not…Sad that you felt the need to inject race into this discussion.

]]> By: starchybunker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350550 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:46:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350550 kev86 says:
“…moving him up a couple spots on my personal board.”

I’m sure that means a lot to him…

]]> By: vincelombardisghost http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350451 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:07:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350451 Gotta love this kid’s modesty.

]]> By: ghouchens http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350428 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:48:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350428 If this clown starts saying he is better than Calvin Johnson, better start worrying.

]]> By: tlmoon2112 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350394 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:50:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350394 the next TO is born

]]> By: eerslbs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350381 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:36:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350381 For those asking, Stedman Bailey is the other WVU wr…he and Austin are beasts and it’s a wonder how that team didn’t show better this year. Austin has the speed but bailey is a truer wr IMO. That being said, I’d take Austin…speed kills

]]> By: axespray http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350371 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:24:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350371 After what Cam Newton – RG 3 – Andrew Luck did their rookie seasons – I wouldn’t be surprised if this kid set some stupid Receiver Record in his first game – just to spite the critics.

]]> By: footballfather http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350255 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:51:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350255 Everyone who is backing up Austin because you say you’ve watched him play all throughout college: Congratulations. But you know what? I don’t hear anyone else labeling him as the best prospect in the draft except for himself. That’s a problem for him, isn’t it?

]]> By: glac1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350251 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:48:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350251 With an attitude like that I wouldn’t touch him. Just another spoiled jock who doesn’t know what to say or how to shut his mouth…

]]> By: j4man1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350203 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:15:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350203 Best all around player? So he can throw too. Yeah, I did’nt think so.

]]> By: goldrush36 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350133 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:30:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350133 It os all subjective anyway. Teams with different preferences will have different views of who the best is so cut the kid a break. On the flip side though you gotta wonder if he will pull a Wallace after 3 years and aim for Pluto hoping that his contract still at least lands on the moon. Kid is explosive for sure and with the right team will be insanely lethal. Just gotta make sure confidence doesn’t sour to arrogance

]]> By: jackericsson http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350076 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:48:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350076 Trash Tavon all you want. I watched him play for the last two years. He is a game changer. If a creative Offensive Coordinator get him the ball in space, he will take it to the house. If you want versatility, watch his game against Oklahoma. Then comment. The only question is if his size can translate to the NFL. But 4.2 speed will. Play to his strength and you have a game changer!

]]> By: remyje http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350033 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:23:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350033 People get really upset because a player doesn’t say what they want them to… Is your life that miserable?

]]> By: dallascowboysdishingthereal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350017 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:19:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350017 He is probably not even the best player in the draft from WVU.

]]> By: footballfather http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2350004 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:12:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2350004 Oh, here we go again.

Listen, Tavon. You need to stay up-to-date on football news, bro. A guy by the name of Titus Young has all but ruined his NFL career because of an attitude like that. You think you’re the best prospect in the draft? You might want to shut up and prove it. If you’re really that good, you don’t need to proclaim it to anyone.

]]> By: packerfan12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349993 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:06:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349993 You know, Titus Young said he was better than Calvin Johnson…..Doesn’t make it true.

One thing I absolutely hate about this comment is that he compares himself to already ESTABLISHED NFL receivers. He could potentially be just that, but aren’t players supposed to create their own legacy? I always thought you should let your play do the talking, and he hasn’t had a chance to prove himself in the NFL, but NOBODY has him ranked as the #1 receiver in the class, let alone the # 1 player in the draft.

I know….what was he supposed to say, he’s not the best player available? He could have sounded humble and said this is a great draft class, and i’m going to show everyone that i’m the best player here, rather than proclaiming HIMSELF the best player.

]]> By: schmitty2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349978 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:02:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349978 jskins83 says:Feb 22, 2013 1:30 PM

most of u people are idiots he is probably the best all around player he does it all and i hate wv besides he was asked what should be say no im the tenth best player most of u are just haters and need to get a life

Most of us might be idiots but at least we can put together a basic sentence and understand the concept of punctuation

]]> By: Slim Charles http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349967 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:56:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349967 Anyone who complains about the self confidence of this guy is a racist.

]]> By: rcali http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349955 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:54:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349955 Hope he gets drafted to the “Dream Team” in Philly! Perfect fit.

]]> By: sethb222 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349953 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:53:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349953 He is probably right.

Been following him since his Junior year at Dunbar HS. I’ve never seen him not be the best player on the field. Even as a freshman a WVU his talent jumped out. His game has changed a lot since HS and he still never lost his playmaking ability.

He was tough enough to play RB in college. He be fine as a slot in the NFL, plus he’s just football smart. He’ll be a stud day 1.

]]> By: bullpuppy552 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349895 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:35:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349895 The smallest guy in the draft with the biggest mouth.

]]> By: reed20fence http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349887 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:31:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349887 Sounds like a Raven to me!

]]> By: abel660 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349884 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:31:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349884 People that dont know this kid say he wont be good in the nfl or wvu products havent been good in the nfl are people who dont watch college football if you watched this kid you could see he has amazing talent and he is a late first early second round as of right now.

]]> By: EJ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349862 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:19:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349862 Heck, I’d take a mix between Wes Welker and Percy Harvin. Run routes like Welker, with his hands, toughness and determination and Harvin’s speed, run after the catch and confidence. That would be one hell of a player! If he does 80% of what he did in college, he’ll be a star.

]]> By: billsboy88 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-im-the-best-player-in-the-draft/#comment-2349861 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:18:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1751622#comment-2349861 This guy actually is pretty amazing to watch. He’s a receiver/kick returner, but he was awesome as a RB too.

If you have never seen him play, you have no idea, but honestly, he’s a star in the making. Great hands, wicked fast, good vertical leap, amazing lateral movement and a real clutch player.

He will be a steal in this draft.

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