MattyT Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 At least we didn't draft him at 8... From Twitter: del rio onfirmed what the players said..derrick harvey has been benched..he is now one of the great busts in teamhistory 8th pick in draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never NEVER Give-up Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I am no coach, but to me Maybin still looks like a work in progress. He's all elbows and knees when he's out there - still looks like he's growing into his body (reminds me of my teenage son - just not yet aware of where he is in space - always bumping into things/people and a tad uncoordinated.) Let him sit and learn - he's so young and inexperienced. We knew he was a project when they drafted him. Yes, they never should have drafted him, but that's water under the bridge. He's here and he can sit until the OLB Coach-Sanders & DC-Edwards feel he's ready to play or until they feel he's a bust and release him. We need to focus on the guys giving us the best chance to win and Maybin is not yet ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 The kid is still only 22 years old but it doesn't appear that he has that football instinct to succeed on the NFL level and you can't teach that. This was all Jauron's doing. You don't pick a project player with a high pick like that when you have a bad team full of needs. I want this kid to succeed and be a contributor on defense, but I just don't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 The kid is still only 22 years old but it doesn't appear that he has that football instinct to succeed on the NFL level and you can't teach that. This was all Jauron's doing. You don't pick a project player with a high pick like that when you have a bad team full of needs. I want this kid to succeed and be a contributor on defense, but I just don't see it happening. His "instinct" is getting crushed by full-grown NFL players. I'm not saying he will develop into anything but I do think that he's still not done growing. We drafted a flippin' kid to play a man's game. Bad pick, no question. But let's not get emotional and toss him before we know what we have in Maybin. I figure he's got next training camp or else. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) hah. first reggie nelson, then derrick harvey burned jax. out there in denver jarvis moss is sucking ass too. avoid UF players unless they're Percy Harvin? Edited October 27, 2010 by bizell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 At least we didn't draft him at 8... From Twitter: del rio onfirmed what the players said..derrick harvey has been benched..he is now one of the great busts in teamhistory 8th pick in draft Wow, click this link and read the story on the Jags 2008 draft class. Makes the Modrak/Jauron/Levy/Brandon era look like Bill Polian esque http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/27/jaguars-bench-derrick-harvey-acquired-in-coach-killing-trade/'>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/27/jaguars-bench-derrick-harvey-acquired-in-coach-killing-trade/ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/27/jaguars-bench-derrick-harvey-acquired-in-coach-killing-trade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I do think it is still way too early to call him a bust and he is still very young. Keep in mind many in Seattle are calling Aaron Curry a bust as well as he was the 4th overall pick in that draft and gave very mediocre production. The draft is a complete crapshoot which is why I never understand people on this board wanting the Bills to tank for a high draft pick. There is at least a 50/50 chance the player is not good. People seem to love Andrew Luck on this board yet criticize Maybin and forget that Luck is a one year wonder to date as well. He had like 11 TD passes all of last year and now is a superstar? That is one good year in college just like Maybin. Hopefully Maybin does use this as motivation and they find a way for him to use his great athletic ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Wow, click this link and read the story on the Jags 2008 draft class. Makes the Modrak/Jauron/Levy/Brandon era look like Bill Polian esque http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/27/jaguars-bench-derrick-harvey-acquired-in-coach-killing-trade/'>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/27/jaguars-bench-derrick-harvey-acquired-in-coach-killing-trade/ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/27/jaguars-bench-derrick-harvey-acquired-in-coach-killing-trade/ Wow...forgot about the trade to move up...I should update the original post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 At least we didn't draft him at 8... From Twitter: del rio onfirmed what the players said..derrick harvey has been benched..he is now one of the great busts in teamhistory 8th pick in draft No, we spent that pick on Whhitner (albeit couple years earlier...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Cool. Maybe the Bills can pick up Jack Del Rio as their new defensive coordinator. Just keep him away from the war room on draft day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 hah. first reggie nelson, then derrick harvey burned jax. out there in denver jarvis moss is sucking ass too. avoid UF players unless they're Percy Harvin? Pouncy (Steelers) and our own D. Nelson are solid/ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 His "instinct" is getting crushed by full-grown NFL players. I'm not saying he will develop into anything but I do think that he's still not done growing. We drafted a flippin' kid to play a man's game. Bad pick, no question. But let's not get emotional and toss him before we know what we have in Maybin. I figure he's got next training camp or else. PTR Bruce Smith went through pretty much the same drill. Wasn't ready to play when he came in, stunk up the joint, got his stuff together by year 3 and away he went. Maybin may be similar. Cocky, overhyped, gets B word slapped, gains a few pounds and a little humility, and away he may go sometime next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) I am no coach, but to me Maybin still looks like a work in progress. He's all elbows and knees when he's out there - still looks like he's growing into his body (reminds me of my teenage son - just not yet aware of where he is in space - always bumping into things/people and a tad uncoordinated.) Let him sit and learn - he's so young and inexperienced. We knew he was a project when they drafted him. Yes, they never should have drafted him, but that's water under the bridge. He's here and he can sit until the OLB Coach-Sanders & DC-Edwards feel he's ready to play or until they feel he's a bust and release him. We need to focus on the guys giving us the best chance to win and Maybin is not yet ready. I agree , but one has to wonder if Sanders and Edwards coaching abilities , or lack thereof , have something to do with his unimproved play. Edited October 27, 2010 by stevecana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 At least we didn't draft him at 8... From Twitter: del rio onfirmed what the players said..derrick harvey has been benched..he is now one of the great busts in teamhistory 8th pick in draft We cant even Bench Maybin bc he never started and doesnt play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Bruce Smith went through pretty much the same drill. Wasn't ready to play when he came in, stunk up the joint, got his stuff together by year 3 and away he went. Maybin may be similar. Cocky, overhyped, gets B word slapped, gains a few pounds and a little humility, and away he may go sometime next year... No he did'nt. Bruce came in at 300 lbs. slimmed down and kicked ass the next season. Maybin weighs 215 soak and wet and has 1/10 the humbleness of The Bruce Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Maybin weighs 215 soak and wet and has 1/10 the humbleness of The Bruce Smith. Are we talking about the SAME Bruce Smith??? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 No he did'nt. Bruce came in at 300 lbs. slimmed down and kicked ass the next season. Maybin weighs 215 soak and wet and has 1/10 the humbleness of The Bruce Smith. Is that the same Bruce Smith who wore a NFL HOF 2009 jacket w/ the letters in duct tape before he was even inducted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Philster Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 hah. first reggie nelson, then derrick harvey burned jax. out there in denver jarvis moss is sucking ass too. avoid UF players unless they're Percy Harvin? David Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Bruce Smith went through pretty much the same drill. Wasn't ready to play when he came in, stunk up the joint, got his stuff together by year 3 and away he went. Maybin may be similar. Cocky, overhyped, gets B word slapped, gains a few pounds and a little humility, and away he may go sometime next year... I don't see the similarity. Bruce had some issues early in his career, but he was still productive as a rookie, with 6.5 sacks and 48 tackles. In his second season, all he did was post 15 sacks. Unfortunately for Maybin, as everyone says, his next big play will be his first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Are we talking about the SAME Bruce Smith??? PTR I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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