Comments on: Tom Telesco wants to draw his own conclusions on Jared Gaither

By: ravenschick

ravenschick — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:39:38 +0000

If you sign Gaither to a series of 1 year contracts, he’ll be a Pro Bowler (since he only plays well in his contract year).

By: bossbertozzi

bossbertozzi — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:34:20 +0000

Chargers should trade up to #1 for Joeckel. Won’t cost much, maybe a third rounder.

By: gromit45

gromit45 — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:13:37 +0000

Let us help you.

CUT HIM NOW!

By: National Fanatic

National Fanatic — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:47:00 +0000

The only reason why Gaither was cut in Baltimore is because he didn’t want to play right tackle (and didn’t act like a “team first” player). Plus the Ravens wanted Michael Oher to play left tackle (which he actually struggled at).

The only reason why Gaither was cut in KC was because of a false start penalty in a game and Crazy (Todd) Haley fired him on the spot (very unprofessional and part of the reason why he himself was fired as head coach). Brandon Albert was drafted to play left tackle, but with Gaither there, he was playing guard.

Both Oher and Albert were first round picks, that were supposed to be starting left tackles (but Gaither outplayed both of them).

Now SD is projected to draft a left tackle in the 1st round… sounds like history repeating itself (three times, three teams).

By: 69firebird

69firebird — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:24:56 +0000

He’s probably not someone the current staff would have picked but because of AJ smiths bad decision the chargers are likely stuck with this guy for another year. If the only difference is $500K he will stick around one more year.

By: riverhorsey

riverhorsey — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:17:17 +0000

you can’t motivate a guy that doesn’t care about winning.

By: cherubrock11

cherubrock11 — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:10:13 +0000

Gaither was beast on the Ravens. He would have been the immediate successor to JO and solidified that side of the line for years. And yet, they decided to cut him even though they had no viable replacement at the time (Oher was a questionable fit).

NO team in the NFL cuts young, beastly LT’s. So if the Ravens, a team that does NOT make many roster mistakes, cut him w/o a backup? That should have been the only warning siren needed to tell teams never to give him a long-term contract, no matter how enticing a prospect he appears to be.

By: ridingwithnohandlebars

ridingwithnohandlebars — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:35:06 +0000

He can be a great tackle but requires motivation. Not surprised.

By: nomesayin

nomesayin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:26:08 +0000

… With his mind on his money and his money on his mind.

SING IT!

Get under that bus Jared. NOW.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:18:50 +0000

Theres no conclusion to draw, he’s an overrated, lazy bum.

By: humbleminded85

humbleminded85 — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:17:46 +0000

When Maryland University suspends you multiple times for numerous off field issues, that’s not a good start. When the Baltimore Ravens go out on a limb and pick you in the supplemental draft, just to turn around and cut you for your lack of commitment…that speaks volumes. When the KC Chiefs, in a weeks span, sign and cut you all while in dying need of a good tackle, that should say everything. My point is he’s as talented as it gets but has never had a desire to prove it.