Someone has to explain passing on Dalvin Cook to me

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  1. JethroTull

    JethroTull 2018 Least Knowledgeable Poster

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    What was the logic there? I get that he's not the greatest kid off the field, but he's not toxic like Mixon and he's got star potential.

    God forbid if the Jets bring someone in that could sell jersey's.
     
  2. JulesWinfield89

    JulesWinfield89 Active Member

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    there was no logic to this draft after the first round...was one bad decision after another
     
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    JethroTull 2018 Least Knowledgeable Poster

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    I actually liked the Chad Hansen pick for what it's worth.
     
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  4. JulesWinfield89

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    Is Darron Lee MM's only decent draft pick so far? Seriously
     
  5. Dom

    Dom Well-Known Member

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    his combine measurables I think put him in the 9th percentile compared to NFL players

    that is super duper bad. obviously, the tape doesn't lie, but those numbers cannot be ignored. his off the field issues and his support system should seriously be questioned as well.

    not to mention, we have seen time & time again RBs being successful in later rounds. jordan howard from last year comes to mind
     
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  6. JulesWinfield89

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    I see Cook turning out better than Mcaff or Fournette
     
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    You mean Leonard Williams?
     
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    Jake Well-Known Member

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    This year will tell us about Maccs drafting as players like Jordan Jenkins, Brandon Shell, Hackenberg, Deon Simon, Mauldin, Darron Lee and a few others will get extensive playing time and be relied upon. So you should probably reserve judgment til then.

    Leonard Williams is obviously a beast.
     
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    Martin&theJETS Well-Known Member

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    Macc was super drunk. He couldn't see straight and chose someone from Florida instead of Florida state.
     
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  10. JulesWinfield89

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    that would be a better excuse than most for the way we drafted
     
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    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 2018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    I think it would be a nightmare to explain tying a pair of shoes to you.
     
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    Loopty loop and pull bro, loopty loop and pull
     
  13. JulesWinfield89

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    the short answer is there is no explanation. we simply did not need another safety in the 2nd after we took Adams
     
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    I was cringing as the name was read, hoping to hear the letter "D" but it was not to be :(
     
  15. ColoradoContrails

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    This article summarizes why Macc might've passed over him - shades of Michael Vick? Great talent, but really stupid decision-making, and a PR nightmare. Maybe worse than Mixon, taken all together.

    http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/04/a-g...t-rb-in-the-draft-fell-out-of-the-first-round
     
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    stinkyB 2009 Best Avatar Award Winner

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    The kid's a baller, but it's pretty obvious Mac is trying to steer clear of dirtbags
     
  17. joe

    joe Well-Known Member

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    Great thread.
     
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    Probably the same reason every other team passed on him, some twice

    Good player but baggage...RBs can be found later
     
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    You need to see an eye professional.
     
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    To which I add injury issues, doesn't block, and is a big-time fumbler.
     

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