Drafting Conner is fine. But the deal was very lopsided. We should have gotten their 7th rounder, not the other way around. There must be huge question marks as to whether Leon can return to form. I guess this is what you get when you're dealing an injured player.
I watched a lot of UK this year (friend is a fan), "The Terminator" is in on most ST tackles. He also hits like a freight train.
Conner has no body of work as a runner. Incredible lead blocker........it's over when he gets block on the defender.
Good shit. This pick is starting to make more sense. We lost a few special teamers over the past year. Conner should be able to step right in and contribute right away. Trusnik and Wright needed to be replaced. Trusnik's spot has been filled by two quality special teamers in Lance Laury and John Conner. I thinking we'll bring in a UDFA defensive back to fill Wright's spot.
1.Wilson 2.Ducasse 3.Edwards (and a year early) 4.McKnight 5A.Homes (3/4), 5B.Connor Taking all of that into consideration, I'd say Tanny wins the draft. Or comes in Second to Seattle.
and Wilson, no? Add him as a return man, and we could be really strong on special teams next year, it seems.
Neither one of them were rhodes scholars. Horrible comparison. Both of them were head cases, Rolle's biggest knock is. Nobody know if he'll WANT to stay in the NFL for 10 years.