PFW says Lynch will be a bust

[The Answer]

Predictions for all 32 1st round picks, Boom or Bust:

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Extras/2007/edholm050307.htm

12. Buffalo — RB Marshawn Lynch — Prediction: Bust

There’s enough talent to suggest he can have a good year or two, like Willis McGahee did, but I think Lynch’s problems will lie elsewhere. His character has been considered a little different by some NFL types, and he might not ever work out in Buffalo. And like McGahee, he could end up with another team after 3-4 years.

~The Answer

[ddaryl]

that is sure some weak ass reasoning

[gil]

Barring injury, this guy will be a stud.

[madness]

Those NFL types that are questioning his character are probably Cincy & NE. They'd rather have the actual shooter in the drive-by.

[feelthepain]

No chance, he has to much talent. You could see in his PC he was thrilled to be in Buffalo and he wants to be a pro football player. You can't underestimate how important that is.

[The Answer]

Barring injury, this guy will be a stud.

The Answer agrees - and The Answer is getting tired of people comparing Lynch to McGahee.

From reading the rest of the article though this guy is way off on a lot of picks.

~The Answer

[TigerJ]

The reactions to Buffalo's drafting of Lynch have been fascinating. I don't know that I've ever seen such a wide range, from "total bust" to "he'll be in next year's pro bowl." Just about everybody has a strong opinion on him too.

[bigbub2352]

wow i guess multi dimensional threats that can run catch block and even pass out of the backfeild are useless to a team in need of a rb, he seems eager and willing to be here, and also would the same be said if he was drafted by NE, or Philly, no they would be like a perfect fit a good back for years to come, ****ing bull**** assessement if u ask me

[patmoran2006]

I'll bet anyone Lynch runs for more than 990 yards THIS year as a rookie; and he wont even be a full time starter, especially not early in the year. He'll be brought along like Maroney was for NE

[The Answer]

wow i guess multi dimensional threats that can run catch block and even pass out of the backfeild are useless to a team in need of a rb, he seems eager and willing to be here, and also would the same be said if he was drafted by NE, or Philly, no they would be like a perfect fit a good back for years to come, ****ing bull**** assessement if u ask me

The article is very biased to say the least - and yes teams like philly, NE and indy - no matter who they draft will all be studs according to this.

Honestly - The Answer sees Lynch as a better overall back then AP the more he thinks about it.

~The Answer

[acehole]

The reactions to Buffalo's drafting of Lynch have been fascinating. I don't know that I've ever seen such a wide range, from "total bust" to "he'll be in next year's pro bowl." Just about everybody has a strong opibnion on him too.

I for one have changed my "******" lable...to cautiously optimistic......

[Generalissimus Gibby]

So PFW makes toilet paper now?

[THATHURMANATOR]

We will see. No one knows at this point.

[Goobylal]

No chance, he has to much talent. You could see in his PC he was thrilled to be in Buffalo and he wants to be a pro football player. You can't underestimate how important that is.
Okay, fess up! What have you done with the REAL ftp?

[OpIv37]

Mods- please move PFW's opinions to the "Who gives a ****?" forum.

[mysticsoto]

Weren't these same things said about Thurman Thomas early in his career - especially with the injury he had had???

[lightningbolt444]

24. New England — FS Brandon Meriweather — Prediction: Boom
If there’s a defensive scheme that allows a gambler like Meriweather to succeed, it’s this one. If the Patriots can win with Artrell Hawkins, Michael Stone, et al at safety, certainly a guy with great ball skills such as Meriweather can be a productive pro.






Hahahaha and he called lynch a bust because of character issues this guys Purposly stepped on someons head in a fight and shot at someone sounds like he has great character

[User Manuel]

Isn't Vic Carucci the Editor of PFW?

[Buffatexas]

just look at the a**clown that wrote the article. looks like greg bradys lovechild...

just like calvin johnson being a "boom"...how can one be a boom with a QB situation like detroit?

[The Answer]

24. New England — FS Brandon Meriweather — Prediction: Boom
If there’s a defensive scheme that allows a gambler like Meriweather to succeed, it’s this one. If the Patriots can win with Artrell Hawkins, Michael Stone, et al at safety, certainly a guy with great ball skills such as Meriweather can be a productive pro.






Hahahaha and he called lynch a bust because of character issues this guys Purposly stepped on someons head in a fight and shot at someone sounds like he has great character

Never expect the media to make a negative comment about the patriots and their personel moves?

~The Answer

[hammerbillsfan]

**** you PFW

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

If PFW says he is going to be a bust, I look for great things. Actually, looking at the turd that wrote the article, I say Lynch will by ROY.

[lightningbolt444]

lets flood his email box about what a ****** he is

[dasaybz]

I think Lych will be good, but there is a possibility he busts. Good thing we got Dwayne Wright in the 4th.

[gr8slayer]

Marshawn Jones-Drew Faulk will be fine.

[lightningbolt444]

There is a difference between playing on the Patriots — veteran roster, leaders all over the place — and on the Bills, who lack a veteran identity right now. Very young team. They lost Fletcher, Spikes, Holcomb, locker room leaders, and McGahee won his way by getting himself traded away.

I love Dick Jauron, but I am not sure the Lynch thing will be a great fit. Who knows? As you point out, it’s almost impossible to guess how these guys will fare. Right now, all 32 first-rounders are hits, you know? But we know that won’t be the way it works out.

Thanks for writing.

ee

On 5/4/07 2:41 PM, " <lightningbolt4444@yahoo.com> wrote:

So lynch will be a bust because of character issues you mean the one where it was mistaken identity and the other problem where his ex was trying to get money out of him. On top of that you contradicted yourself Brandon Mayweather is going to be a boom ahahaha. He has arguably the worst "character" in the draft he SHOT at someone and also stomped on a players head. Maybe you should stop riding the patriots so hard there probably sore by now.

[lightningbolt444]

thats his return email to me

[TigerJ]

I think Dick Jauron is actually an excellent coach at dealing with various players' personalities. I personally think he will handle Lynch's "inner child" just fine. I expect at least a 1000+ yard year from the rookie.

[evol4276]

uh.. negatory

[feldspar]

Predictions for all 32 1st round picks, Boom or Bust:

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Extras/2007/edholm050307.htm

12. Buffalo — RB Marshawn Lynch — Prediction: Bust

There’s enough talent to suggest he can have a good year or two, like Willis McGahee did, but I think Lynch’s problems will lie elsewhere. His character has been considered a little different by some NFL types, and he might not ever work out in Buffalo. And like McGahee, he could end up with another team after 3-4 years.

~The Answer

It's really hard to argue with this...

especially since it doesn't even really make any sense.

What's he talking about? A little different character? Huh? He might not ever work out in Buffalo? What does this mean? He might not exercise in Buffalo, or "things won't work out?" Rumor has it that Lynch is going to live in Buffalo, and things "might not work out" for anybody.

"His problems are going to lie elsewhere." Great. So he's a good player, but something bad is going to happen. Lightning is going to strike him, or he's going to rob a bank? Is this writer putting a jinx on us, or did he have to write some BS tidbit about every player in the first round, had no idea what to say about Lynch, and just made something up?

I know the author of this article has a cloudy crystal ball, but I don't need a crystal ball to know that this guy is already a bust as a writer.

[gr8slayer]

No chance, he has to much talent. You could see in his PC he was thrilled to be in Buffalo and he wants to be a pro football player. You can't underestimate how important that is.
God I feel dirty thanking one of your posts but good post.

[feldspar]

So lynch will be a bust because of character issues you mean the one where it was mistaken identity and the other problem where his ex was trying to get money out of him. On top of that you contradicted yourself Brandon Mayweather is going to be a boom ahahaha. He has arguably the worst "character" in the draft he SHOT at someone and also stomped on a players head. Maybe you should stop riding the patriots so hard there probably sore by now.

:limpclap:
Good post.

Whoever wrote that crap about Lynch was full of :bs:

[Jan Reimers]

PFW has no more ability to predict the future than any one of us. Their totally unfounded opinions just receive wider distribution.

[Goobylal]

PFW also said that Modrak was gone. Man that rag has taken a nosedive after draft-guru Joel Buschbaum's death.

And if there is evidence that Lynch is a cokehead or a serial sexual assaulter, I'd like to HEAR someone come out and say it, rather than "there's smoke..."

[Dozerdog]

Isn't Vic Carucci the Editor of PFW?He's the lead editor of NFL.com

[ddaryl]

lets flood his email box about what a ****** he is

LOL!

That does seem to be the mentality of many Bills fans who are overly frustrated with media perception.

Heck I've sent an email or two out in my time... I've given up on the email barrages though... they know what gets the web page hits if they recieve 1000 emails about something, so why give them that satisfaction.

[patmoran2006]

Lynch was the perfect pick for us at #12. thats ******ed

[gr8slayer]

Lynch was the perfect pick for us at #12. thats ******ed
And the only one that made sense.

[SABURZFAN]

does Wys write for PFW now? :couch:

[Novacane]

Who cares what this guy thinks. He's just guessing on all 32.

[Bucky Phillips]

I love Dick
That explains it!

[happyspermwhale]

I'm afraid I have to agree with this. Lynch was a reach to begin with at #12 and he has big time character issues.

Did anybody see this idiot steel an medical cart in college and drive it around the field?

What a tool!!!!!!

[SABURZFAN]

:monkeyp:
I'm afraid I have to agree with this. Lynch was a reach to begin with at #12 and he has big time character issues.

Did anybody see this idiot steel an medical cart in college and drive it around the field?

What a tool!!!!!!

[Dozerdog]

I'm afraid I have to agree with this. Lynch was a reach to begin with at #12 and he has big time character issues.

Did anybody see this idiot steel an medical cart in college and drive it around the field?

What a tool!!!!!!A medical cart? This is the best you can come up with?

Weak

[bflojohn]

Actually, the writer made the obsevation that only 27% of first rounders succeed, therefore he was trying, albeit, poorly, to predict the ones who would fail. By sheer numbers, 24 players in this first round draft class will statistically never be anything more than a second stringer! In that vain, we can only hope that Marshawn Lynch is one of the survivors, so to speak, and NOT one likely to bomb!

[Mad Bomber]

I'm afraid I have to agree with this. Lynch was a reach to begin with at #12 and he has big time character issues.

Did anybody see this idiot steel an medical cart in college and drive it around the field?

What a tool!!!!!!

What big time character issues are you referring to?

Please do us a favor and :stfu:

[B-DON]

http://www.madjacksports.com/news/news.php?i=285346


ANALYSTS SAY RUSSEL, JOHNSON, PETERSON LEAD PACK TO WIN NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS

BetUS.com Posts NFL Rookie of the Year Predictions

April 30th, New York – Although the public’s hunger for NFL news was partially sated over the weekend thanks to the draft in New York City, it seems fans are already speculating about picks and how new additions to their teams will fair.

Once again beating everyone to the punch, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds and predictions on which picks are most likely to win NFL rookie of the year.

“Our site users are the most knowledgeable NFL fans on the planet,” stated BetUS.com spokesman Reed Richards. “As such, our analysts are right on top of the action, with predictions and odds for every possible rookie scenario. Our rookie of the year odds are as precise and accurate as they come so it will eh interesting to see how they play out.

Analysts at BetUS posted the following odds on which recent draft pick will be this year’s NFL rookie of the year:

Which Rookie will be named NFL (Diet Pepsi) rookie of the year of the 2006-2007 season?

JaMarcus Rusell 3/1
Calvin Johnson 2/1
Adrian Peterson 2/1
Brady Quinn 5/1
Joe Thomas 10/1
Marshawn Lynch 10/1
Dwayne Bowe 20/1
Gaines Adams 20/1
Levi Brown 20/1
Field 3/2

[Luisito23]

I'm afraid I have to agree with this. Lynch was a reach to begin with at #12 and he has big time character issues.

Did anybody see this idiot steel an medical cart in college and drive it around the field?

What a tool!!!!!!


:negrep:.....I still can't believe how some :clown:s like this are not satysfied and excited about our 1st. round gem.......:negrep:....





GO BILLS!!!!!

[Slim]

I'm afraid I have to agree with this. Lynch was a reach to begin with at #12 and he has big time character issues.

Did anybody see this idiot steel an medical cart in college and drive it around the field?

What a tool!!!!!!

My brother plays for the Cal Rugby team so i go to alot of Cal-Bear sporting events. And the Lynch medical cart thing was a joke. He did it before like 5 or 6 games. He never stole it.

[Luisito23]

He never stole it.


Or steel it either....




GO BILLS!!!!!!

[Goobylal]

http://www.madjacksports.com/news/news.php?i=285346


ANALYSTS SAY RUSSEL, JOHNSON, PETERSON LEAD PACK TO WIN NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS

BetUS.com Posts NFL Rookie of the Year Predictions

April 30th, New York – Although the public’s hunger for NFL news was partially sated over the weekend thanks to the draft in New York City, it seems fans are already speculating about picks and how new additions to their teams will fair.

Once again beating everyone to the punch, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds and predictions on which picks are most likely to win NFL rookie of the year.

“Our site users are the most knowledgeable NFL fans on the planet,” stated BetUS.com spokesman Reed Richards. “As such, our analysts are right on top of the action, with predictions and odds for every possible rookie scenario. Our rookie of the year odds are as precise and accurate as they come so it will eh interesting to see how they play out.

Analysts at BetUS posted the following odds on which recent draft pick will be this year’s NFL rookie of the year:

Which Rookie will be named NFL (Diet Pepsi) rookie of the year of the 2006-2007 season?

JaMarcus Rusell 3/1
Calvin Johnson 2/1
Adrian Peterson 2/1
Brady Quinn 5/1
Joe Thomas 10/1
Marshawn Lynch 10/1
Dwayne Bowe 20/1
Gaines Adams 20/1
Levi Brown 20/1
Field 3/2
Russell? Bwahahahahaha!

As for Peterson, depends on what happens with his collarbone. If they have to re-break it, his season is done.

[B-DON]

I posted that because he has pretty damn good odds at winning roy according to betus.com And i will take these bookies take over some scrub who had a deadline for an article and pulled this crap out his ass. These bookies have their money and livelihood on the line so they study a bit more then this jackass

[madness]

I'm afraid I have to agree with this. Lynch was a reach to begin with at #12 and he has big time character issues.

Did anybody see this idiot steel an medical cart in college and drive it around the field?

What a tool!!!!!!

You should do some research before you resort to name calling and judging books by their cover. UW disrespected his team and Lynch stood up for them. They also didn't mention in the article that he ran 22 yards for the game winning TD in OT on two bad ankles...


"To be able to suck it up and play injured like he did when we're in that situation, I complimented him after the game of what a performance it was," Cal coach Jeff Tedford (http://nfldraft.rivals.com/viewcoach.asp?Coach=565) said. "The first thing out of his mouth was, 'I'm just trying to do my best to help the team win.'"



Despite those impressive numbers, perhaps Lynch's most memorable play of 2006 occurred when he commandeered a golf cart after an overtime win against Washington. Before the game, Huskies players did calisthenics on the Cal midfield logo, incurring Lynch's wrath.
"He was so into that game," Tedford says. "So when he saw the keys in the golf cart, he thought he'd go pick up (linebacker) Desmond Bishop, who had sealed the win with an interception. When Lynch couldn't find Desmond, he just celebrated with the fans.
"That's Marshawn — fun-loving. He was a very popular guy on our team."
The golf-cart stunt surprised those who knew Lynch, because he abhors calling attention to himself. Before the season, when the Cal sports information department planned to promote Lynch on a computer mousepad, he balked.
"I don't like it," he said.
"Why not?" assistant media relations director John Sudsbury asked.
After some back-and-forth, he pulled it out of Lynch: He didn't want the school to distribute anything featuring his image.
But Sudsbury gave it one more shot. "What can we do instead?" he asked.
"If you put my teammates on it," Lynch said, "that might be OK."
There wasn't enough room on the mousepad for everybody, so Sudsbury asked, "How about the three tailbacks?"
Lynch said it was fine — then immediately went to find teammates Forsett and Marcus O'Keith for their approval. The Golden Bears ended up producing a mousepad called "Tailback Triple Threat."
"He doesn't want to be in the limelight," Forsett says. "Thinking of us like that made us feel special. It showed he really cared about us. But that's the way he is. He's a humble guy and makes you feel like you're important, even if you're a fifth-stringer. He's somebody you can say is your true brother."

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/draft/2007-04-18-sw-marshawn-lynch_N.htm