KOKBILLS Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 great post. My guess is down the road, people will compare taking Newton over Gabbert(if that indeed does occur) to the debate between Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning. I am not saying Gabbert will be Manning, but I am guessing Gabbert will be a starter in the league for many years and Newton is a colossal bust of Leaf proportions At this point I really do agree Pete... I was watching the Film of the Missouri Offense vs. The Iowa D in the Bowl Game...With the amount that Gabbert was asked to throw the Ball, the quickness he gets it out, his arm strength, his intelligence, leadership, the fact that he is crystal-clean off the field, the fact that he LOVES Football...I don't know...I just feel The Bills are eventually going to regret passing that Kid in a HUGE way...
spartacus Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 First of all, it was more then just his father, he cheated on his exams 3x , bought exam papers and tried to turn someone else s paper with his name on it, and got caught! Plus he was involved with a stolen laptop. This guy has so many red flags shooting off him its almost blinding. History shows that when it comes to player character you stay away from guys like this. How on gods green earth are you so convinced this guy is NOT another JaMarcus Russell, would you be willing to put up that 20 million guaranteed dollars to sign him? BTW, don't compare this kid Donovan McNabb, he had no shady past history like this guy does. If Newton didn't have the shady past and was clean as Gabbert he still wouldn't be rated higher simply because he is not as NFL ready. Any team that selects this kid is going to need to revamp their entire offense to suit him if they want to utilize him his first year. Whats curious is Chan Gailey has been noted for setting up the pistol offense, and perhaps this kid is Chan's dream QB. Anyway, I don't see Carolina as being stupid enough to draft Newton at #1 overall, so if Buffalo wants him, I think he will be there...I just hope they go defense. OTOH, Newton certainly would sell tickets, and that would have ole Ralphie grinning from ear to ear. sounds like Newton got himself into one of the few major football programs in the country where they actually expect the players to show up for class and take tests. at other schools, grades don't matter and the "academic" side of things magically get taken care of.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Yes, the same Mike Mayock who predicted the Bills would take Donte Whitner, the same Mike Mayock who predicted the Jags would take Tyson Alualo(sp) when most fans had no idea who he was. So, yes, I think he is a little connected. Mayock says he's not convinced carolina takes Newton. Interestingly enough, he doesnt even mention buffalo as a potential landing spot. I disagree, but who knows. It should be interesting. http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f62749/article/panthers-in-tough-spot-dealing-with-top-pick-newton-hoopla?module=HP_cp2 as long as we don't draft him I will be glad with anybody.
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