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Character issues?? I previously posted in another thread but thought a fresh one was worthy........

 

Anybody remember a player that Dave Wannstedt took off his draft baord b/c of his poor attitude and character? anybody?

 

Eric Moulds

 

Lynch drove the cart around to get his fans excited and pumped. a little bit immature? sure but the kid is 20 or 21 tight? Issues with a female real or fabricated? don;t know but... Read this and listen to the team that drafts him (who knows) talk about his character after the draft. do your homework guys even if he does not get drafted by the Bills.

 

--------------------- Here it is -----------------------

http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/marshawn/m...awn-quotes.html

 

What They're Saying About Marshawn Lynch...

 

"Marshawn is a tremendous all-around football player. He may be the best all-around player that I have ever seen. He can throw it; he can catch it; he can run with it; he can block; he has the size, the strength and the speed. He's got all the tools to be a great back and he continues to mature. He has become more physical. He is a game-breaker; he can make the difference in a game."

- Jeff Tedford, Cal Head Coach

 

"When he's on the field, that's his stage. That's when he lets everything out, right there. I guess football is his medicine, the way for him to release everything, and do his thing. It's kind of neat the way it comes out."

- Robert Jordan, Cal wide receiver and Lynch's cousin

 

"Lynch is an extraordinary player. It has been cool to watch the guy grow up. He's gotten stronger and more creative. He can catch the ball like crazy. He must be a terrific competitor."- Pete Carroll, USC Head Coach

"He is as good a running back as I've seen since I've been a (college) head coach. I've not seen (Oklahoma's) Adrian Peterson in person, but I've seen Marshawn, and he's an impressive player. He ranks with some of the best who have played in this league."

- Mike Riley, Oregon State Head Coach

 

"He can break tackles; you have to do a great job pursuing him. He can make guys miss tackles and can break them. He has a rare combination of speed and power. He can go all the way on every play. You got to get a lot of guys around there and contain him...Lynch is capable of 2,000 yards."

- Dirk Koetter, Arizona State Head Coach

 

"And the thing is, it took four or five people to take him down. I looked at the rest of the film (from 2005) and it was the same thing: he's breaking tackles. I can't think of one time when one guy was able to take him down."

- Dominic Jones, Minnesota safety

 

"Marshawn Lynch is one of the best backs if not the best back in the country. He runs tough, but he can run away from you, catch the ball out of the backfield, and block well. Just a fabulous player."

- Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee Head Coach

 

"Has the speed to run away and, at 217 pounds, the power to run over -- now he just needs to add the carries to make sure you notice him. Lynch has averaged a whopping 7.0 yards per carry his first two years of college football, plus he's a solid receiver, returns kickoffs and even threw a touchdown pass last year."

- Pat Forde, ESPN.com

 

"That dude is unbelievable. He's one of the most diverse running backs I've ever seen. Anytime he gets the ball in his hands he can do anything. We could be on the one-yard line and he could take it all the way. Just having the ball in his hands you never know what he's going to do."

- DeSean Jackson, Cal wide receiver on SI.com

 

"That's what makes it so fun to block for Marshawn. He always gives us credit, even after he's been the one making us look good. He makes you want to get down field and keep blocking, because you know he'll break some tackles. But you'll never hear him talking about himself."

- Erik Robertson, Cal offensive lineman

 

"The thing about him is that he's the best athlete on the field, by a long shot. He can run with it. He can catch it. He can throw it. He can pretty much do it all. We're able to put him in so many positions and he's so smart. One of the things you really have to be careful with asking guys to do too much is you're putting them in all these different positions. They have to understand what they're doing. They have to know the play. They have to know the fundamentals and technique and all the coaching points to it. He is a great learner that way. He really has a great feel for the game. He can get it in the meeting and take it on the field and have a pretty good idea of what we're looking for."- Jeff Tedford, Cal head coach

 

"[Lynch] Ran for almost 1,300 yards in only 10 games with Cal struggling at quarterback. Imagine what he'll do when he's healthy with a stable signal-caller. Forget USC: Lynch is the best [Heisman] candidate in the Pac-10."

- Dennis Dodd, CBS Sportsline

 

"Lynch has a rare combination of strength, balance and speed. He appears capable of breaking away for a touchdown whether he is running up the middle, taking the ball around the edge or lining up in the slot...His trademark is his ability to stay on his feet. He challenges tacklers, running right at them, and often through them. In the open field, he has true breakaway speed. He can also, when need be, use deft moves to evade tacklers."

- Bruce Adams, San Francisco Chronicle

 

"This kid [Marshawn Lynch] is a legitimate Heisman candidate - Dark Horse is another way of saying he plays on the West Coast and no one sees him play. Well, if that's the case, you're missing out. Had Lynch been healthy throughout the 2005 season, 1,500 yards in an 11-game season would've been a distinct possibility. Lynch might be the most complete running back anywhere not including, arguably, Norman, Oklahoma. That's not blasphemy, Lynch is power, speed, vision and explosion in a 5'11"/225 package that has blasted through defenses for the past two years. After he was hurt last season, people forgot all about Lynch, but he was magnificent the rest of the season. In the final eight games of the year, Lynch rolled up over 1,000 yards on only 167 carries (nearly a 6 yard per carry average) and nine touchdowns. BYU is still trying to tackle him after what he did to them in the Las Vegas Bowl. Although he 'works' on the West Coast, don't forget about #10 in the blue and gold, you'd hate to miss a 'real' Heisman candidate in action in 2006."

- John Harris, CollegeFootballNews.com

 

"[You have] the explosive factor with Marshawn Lynch. His potential to put up huge numbers, especially if Cal can get its QB situation figured out. Lynch, you have to remember, had an injury, missed two games and parts of others and still wound up rushing for almost 1300 yards...Lynch can be an impact player, one of the elite running backs in college football this year."

- Todd McShay, ESPN

 

"Everybody has talent, but not everyone has the gift. Marshawn has the gift."

- Ron Gould, Cal running backs coach

 

"Lynch has the special ability where a clean tackle hits him and it just doesn't factor in."

- Pete Carroll, USC Head Coach

 

"Marshawn's an incredible back. We have to remind ourselves to keep playing, keep blocking, because he's so fun to watch."

- Marvin Philip, former Cal offensive lineman

 

"I feed off Marshawn. I watch him make a big play and then he comes off the field smiling. It's exciting. And once he comes off, he tries to help me, telling me what he saw."

- Cal running back Justin Forsett

 

"Marshawn Lynch's 55-yard touchdown run against Stanford combined pieces of O.J. Simpson, Gale Sayers and Walter Payton. Watch out, Adrian Peterson."

- Dave Newhouse, Oakland Tribune

 

"He makes the O-line look good. He's the offensive line's best friend ... He's a very, very humble person."- Marvin Philip, former Cal offensive lineman

"It should say how much is expected out of Lynch that he had a slightly disappointing season and still cranked out 1,246 yards, ten touchdowns and averaged 6.4 yards per carry despite missing time and having a few problems with a hand injury. He's a home run threat every time he touches the ball with the size at 223 pounds to power for tough yards. If he can stay healthy he's a legitimate Heisman candidate and a legitimate threat to crank out 2,000 yards."

- CollegeFootballNews.com

 

"Marshawn Lynch deserves Heisman consideration from day one."

- CollegeFootballNews.com

 

"He can sprint, he can catch, he can dazzle on returns and he can even throw it."

- Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee

 

"He doesn't go down; he doesn't give up. He doesn't believe anybody can tackle him. You've got to gang-tackle him and you've got to hang on."- Mike Bellotti, Oregon Head Coach

 

"He's scary. I don't know if one guy can tackle him."

- Mike Riley, Oregon State Head Coach

 

 

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That's great, TDRupp (are you Adolph's football-obsessed kin?)) you should be his press agent.

 

During my latest stint in SF the last two years, I saw a lot of and read a lot about Lynch. In my opinion, he is is a great player and a good guy. I'd be very happy to see him in a Bills' uniform.

 

Here is my take on us drafting an RB (Peterson or Lynch) with the #1 pick:

 

An RB at #1 is a safe bet. Chances are they will contribute right off the bat. But, I feel a good RB picked in the 2nd or 3rd is also likely to do the same.

 

A GREAT (Thurman Thomas type) RB will make a HUGE impact on the team. A good RB...well, you know my philosophy... good RBs are a dime-a-dozen. But, a good or even average RB can still play and contribute.

 

A DT or Linebacker (maybe even CB) is a bigger risk. An average one won't make an impact right away, most likely. But a GREAT one will REALLY help this team, IMO. Even a pretty good one (DT, LB, maybe CB) would be a better addition to this team than a pretty good RB.

 

Pass on a good RB in the first and chances are you can get a good one later on. The chances of passing on a good DT, LB or CB and still getting a good one later, are much less.

 

So, who should we pick? If Lynch or Peterson are the next coming of Thurman or LT, I say "Hell YES". If not, I say pick a defensive player. I will trust this staff to make that call.

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This stuff was cut off Marshawn's attempt to win the Heisman and produced by Cal's media department so it's hardly a non-biased source. That notwithstanding, I agree with you and let the staff pick the best player. I think Lynch may be the one available and he seems like a good fit in a lot of ways. It seems like he is a "Marshall Faulk" type and has the winning character Marv wants.

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I would still like to see the bills find a creative way to to get both Lynch and Willis out of this draft

 

I'd trade next year's first rounder and other draft picks to make that happen. Both Lynch and Willis will be awesome. If Marv does that, he deserves a gold statue outside RWS, not that he doesn't already.

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"That's what makes it so fun to block for Marshawn. He always gives us credit, even after he's been the one making us look good. He makes you want to get down field and keep blocking, because you know he'll break some tackles. But you'll never hear him talking about himself."

- Erik Robertson, Cal offensive lineman

 

 

 

That right there should tell you what his "character" is like....This kid would be a great Buffalo Bill

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Character issues?? I previously posted in another thread but thought a fresh one was worthy........

 

Anybody remember a player that Dave Wannstedt took off his draft baord b/c of his poor attitude and character? anybody?

 

Eric Moulds

 

Lynch drove the cart around to get his fans excited and pumped. a little bit immature? sure but the kid is 20 or 21 tight? Issues with a female real or fabricated? don;t know but... Read this and listen to the team that drafts him (who knows) talk about his character after the draft. do your homework guys even if he does not get drafted by the Bills.

 

--------------------- Here it is -----------------------

http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/marshawn/m...awn-quotes.html

 

What They're Saying About Marshawn Lynch...

 

"Marshawn is a tremendous all-around football player. He may be the best all-around player that I have ever seen. He can throw it; he can catch it; he can run with it; he can block; he has the size, the strength and the speed. He's got all the tools to be a great back and he continues to mature. He has become more physical. He is a game-breaker; he can make the difference in a game."

- Jeff Tedford, Cal Head Coach

 

"When he's on the field, that's his stage. That's when he lets everything out, right there. I guess football is his medicine, the way for him to release everything, and do his thing. It's kind of neat the way it comes out."

- Robert Jordan, Cal wide receiver and Lynch's cousin

 

"Lynch is an extraordinary player. It has been cool to watch the guy grow up. He's gotten stronger and more creative. He can catch the ball like crazy. He must be a terrific competitor."- Pete Carroll, USC Head Coach

"He is as good a running back as I've seen since I've been a (college) head coach. I've not seen (Oklahoma's) Adrian Peterson in person, but I've seen Marshawn, and he's an impressive player. He ranks with some of the best who have played in this league."

- Mike Riley, Oregon State Head Coach

 

"He can break tackles; you have to do a great job pursuing him. He can make guys miss tackles and can break them. He has a rare combination of speed and power. He can go all the way on every play. You got to get a lot of guys around there and contain him...Lynch is capable of 2,000 yards."

- Dirk Koetter, Arizona State Head Coach

 

"And the thing is, it took four or five people to take him down. I looked at the rest of the film (from 2005) and it was the same thing: he's breaking tackles. I can't think of one time when one guy was able to take him down."

- Dominic Jones, Minnesota safety

 

"Marshawn Lynch is one of the best backs if not the best back in the country. He runs tough, but he can run away from you, catch the ball out of the backfield, and block well. Just a fabulous player."

- Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee Head Coach

 

"Has the speed to run away and, at 217 pounds, the power to run over -- now he just needs to add the carries to make sure you notice him. Lynch has averaged a whopping 7.0 yards per carry his first two years of college football, plus he's a solid receiver, returns kickoffs and even threw a touchdown pass last year."

- Pat Forde, ESPN.com

 

"That dude is unbelievable. He's one of the most diverse running backs I've ever seen. Anytime he gets the ball in his hands he can do anything. We could be on the one-yard line and he could take it all the way. Just having the ball in his hands you never know what he's going to do."

- DeSean Jackson, Cal wide receiver on SI.com

 

"That's what makes it so fun to block for Marshawn. He always gives us credit, even after he's been the one making us look good. He makes you want to get down field and keep blocking, because you know he'll break some tackles. But you'll never hear him talking about himself."

- Erik Robertson, Cal offensive lineman

 

"The thing about him is that he's the best athlete on the field, by a long shot. He can run with it. He can catch it. He can throw it. He can pretty much do it all. We're able to put him in so many positions and he's so smart. One of the things you really have to be careful with asking guys to do too much is you're putting them in all these different positions. They have to understand what they're doing. They have to know the play. They have to know the fundamentals and technique and all the coaching points to it. He is a great learner that way. He really has a great feel for the game. He can get it in the meeting and take it on the field and have a pretty good idea of what we're looking for."- Jeff Tedford, Cal head coach

 

"[Lynch] Ran for almost 1,300 yards in only 10 games with Cal struggling at quarterback. Imagine what he'll do when he's healthy with a stable signal-caller. Forget USC: Lynch is the best [Heisman] candidate in the Pac-10."

- Dennis Dodd, CBS Sportsline

 

"Lynch has a rare combination of strength, balance and speed. He appears capable of breaking away for a touchdown whether he is running up the middle, taking the ball around the edge or lining up in the slot...His trademark is his ability to stay on his feet. He challenges tacklers, running right at them, and often through them. In the open field, he has true breakaway speed. He can also, when need be, use deft moves to evade tacklers."

- Bruce Adams, San Francisco Chronicle

 

"This kid [Marshawn Lynch] is a legitimate Heisman candidate - Dark Horse is another way of saying he plays on the West Coast and no one sees him play. Well, if that's the case, you're missing out. Had Lynch been healthy throughout the 2005 season, 1,500 yards in an 11-game season would've been a distinct possibility. Lynch might be the most complete running back anywhere not including, arguably, Norman, Oklahoma. That's not blasphemy, Lynch is power, speed, vision and explosion in a 5'11"/225 package that has blasted through defenses for the past two years. After he was hurt last season, people forgot all about Lynch, but he was magnificent the rest of the season. In the final eight games of the year, Lynch rolled up over 1,000 yards on only 167 carries (nearly a 6 yard per carry average) and nine touchdowns. BYU is still trying to tackle him after what he did to them in the Las Vegas Bowl. Although he 'works' on the West Coast, don't forget about #10 in the blue and gold, you'd hate to miss a 'real' Heisman candidate in action in 2006."

- John Harris, CollegeFootballNews.com

 

"[You have] the explosive factor with Marshawn Lynch. His potential to put up huge numbers, especially if Cal can get its QB situation figured out. Lynch, you have to remember, had an injury, missed two games and parts of others and still wound up rushing for almost 1300 yards...Lynch can be an impact player, one of the elite running backs in college football this year."

- Todd McShay, ESPN

 

"Everybody has talent, but not everyone has the gift. Marshawn has the gift."

- Ron Gould, Cal running backs coach

 

"Lynch has the special ability where a clean tackle hits him and it just doesn't factor in."

- Pete Carroll, USC Head Coach

 

"Marshawn's an incredible back. We have to remind ourselves to keep playing, keep blocking, because he's so fun to watch."

- Marvin Philip, former Cal offensive lineman

 

"I feed off Marshawn. I watch him make a big play and then he comes off the field smiling. It's exciting. And once he comes off, he tries to help me, telling me what he saw."

- Cal running back Justin Forsett

 

"Marshawn Lynch's 55-yard touchdown run against Stanford combined pieces of O.J. Simpson, Gale Sayers and Walter Payton. Watch out, Adrian Peterson."

- Dave Newhouse, Oakland Tribune

 

"He makes the O-line look good. He's the offensive line's best friend ... He's a very, very humble person."- Marvin Philip, former Cal offensive lineman

"It should say how much is expected out of Lynch that he had a slightly disappointing season and still cranked out 1,246 yards, ten touchdowns and averaged 6.4 yards per carry despite missing time and having a few problems with a hand injury. He's a home run threat every time he touches the ball with the size at 223 pounds to power for tough yards. If he can stay healthy he's a legitimate Heisman candidate and a legitimate threat to crank out 2,000 yards."

- CollegeFootballNews.com

 

"Marshawn Lynch deserves Heisman consideration from day one."

- CollegeFootballNews.com

 

"He can sprint, he can catch, he can dazzle on returns and he can even throw it."

- Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee

 

"He doesn't go down; he doesn't give up. He doesn't believe anybody can tackle him. You've got to gang-tackle him and you've got to hang on."- Mike Bellotti, Oregon Head Coach

 

"He's scary. I don't know if one guy can tackle him."

- Mike Riley, Oregon State Head Coach

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I think you make great points. The Bills should go this direction.

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That's great, TDRupp (are you Adolph's football-obsessed kin?)) you should be his press agent.

 

During my latest stint in SF the last two years, I saw a lot of and read a lot about Lynch. In my opinion, he is is a great player and a good guy. I'd be very happy to see him in a Bills' uniform.

 

Here is my take on us drafting an RB (Peterson or Lynch) with the #1 pick:

 

An RB at #1 is a safe bet. Chances are they will contribute right off the bat. But, I feel a good RB picked in the 2nd or 3rd is also likely to do the same.

 

A GREAT (Thurman Thomas type) RB will make a HUGE impact on the team. A good RB...well, you know my philosophy... good RBs are a dime-a-dozen. But, a good or even average RB can still play and contribute.

 

A DT or Linebacker (maybe even CB) is a bigger risk. An average one won't make an impact right away, most likely. But a GREAT one will REALLY help this team, IMO. Even a pretty good one (DT, LB, maybe CB) would be a better addition to this team than a pretty good RB.

 

Pass on a good RB in the first and chances are you can get a good one later on. The chances of passing on a good DT, LB or CB and still getting a good one later, are much less.

 

So, who should we pick? If Lynch or Peterson are the next coming of Thurman or LT, I say "Hell YES". If not, I say pick a defensive player. I will trust this staff to make that call.

 

No Rupp's ancestors shortened their last name. Mine did not! Rupprecht is the full last name and I am not related to Rupprecht the Monkey Boy from Dirty Rotten Schondrels either!

 

I just think the Bills need to take one of the following at 12:

 

Lynch, Willis, Peterson or Okoye

 

I'd be happy with any of them and would love them to grad Lynch at 12 and trade back into Rnd 1 and somehow grab Willis. They could go DT and CB with top picks remaining after the trade. I'd love that but it is probably a slim chance b/c I bet Willis higher than people expect.... 11 (SF) 12 (Buf) or close after..

 

Peace!

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