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POZitively Thinking
'POZ'itively Thinking
by The Answer
The draft is over and done with, and the first minicamps are well underway across the country in preparation of the 2007 season. Some players are shining early and making their mark (i.e. Trent Edwards) while others leave much to be desired. One player in particular that The Answer has not heard good things about is 2nd round pick Paul "POZ" Poslunzny. So one has to wonder - just how big of a blow would this be to this franchise if POZ ends up busting outright? Marv and the rest of dinosaurs at OBD were seduced by his blue collar work ethic, but was he really worth what we gave up for him?
Normally The Answer keeps an open mind and is unbiased, especially since he didn't get to attend the Bills minicamp during his recent whirlwind tour around the country. But there were many concerns about the former PSU standout entering the draft. Could he stay healthy? Is he disciplined enough to handle aggressive NFL blocking schemes? Can he be a leader or is he as bland as his demeanor? Can he overcome his physical limitations on the football field? All these questions definitley need to be ANSWERED.
Make no mistake about it fellow Billszone pasture dwellars - With the departure of two key veteran LB's this offseason, we need somebody to emerge as the leader of this young, inexperienced unit. We need are hard nosed, in your face type of guy. Crowell is a solid player, but he isn't much of a leader. Ellison showed flashes last year, but he is a 6th round pick and still borderline camp fodder in many analysts eyes (including The Answer's). And even if Coy Wire moves to LB, he's not the type player that the rest of this youthful squad will be inspired by.
So POZ - this is your chance to show why you were drafted so early in the 2nd round when many draft afficianados had you pegged as a day two pick (including The Answer). Because if POZ does bust - it will set this franchise back big time, especially since we squandered a valuable 3rd round pick to get him. And considering Penn States history of big name prospects washing out in the NFL (Sans Larry Johnson of course) - he's got a monumental mountain to climb being thrust into the spotlight as a rookie.
The real question is can POZ succeed, not will POZ succeed - at this point don't bet the house on it given this teams sporadic draft history in recent years.
~The Answer
by The Answer
The draft is over and done with, and the first minicamps are well underway across the country in preparation of the 2007 season. Some players are shining early and making their mark (i.e. Trent Edwards) while others leave much to be desired. One player in particular that The Answer has not heard good things about is 2nd round pick Paul "POZ" Poslunzny. So one has to wonder - just how big of a blow would this be to this franchise if POZ ends up busting outright? Marv and the rest of dinosaurs at OBD were seduced by his blue collar work ethic, but was he really worth what we gave up for him?
Normally The Answer keeps an open mind and is unbiased, especially since he didn't get to attend the Bills minicamp during his recent whirlwind tour around the country. But there were many concerns about the former PSU standout entering the draft. Could he stay healthy? Is he disciplined enough to handle aggressive NFL blocking schemes? Can he be a leader or is he as bland as his demeanor? Can he overcome his physical limitations on the football field? All these questions definitley need to be ANSWERED.
Make no mistake about it fellow Billszone pasture dwellars - With the departure of two key veteran LB's this offseason, we need somebody to emerge as the leader of this young, inexperienced unit. We need are hard nosed, in your face type of guy. Crowell is a solid player, but he isn't much of a leader. Ellison showed flashes last year, but he is a 6th round pick and still borderline camp fodder in many analysts eyes (including The Answer's). And even if Coy Wire moves to LB, he's not the type player that the rest of this youthful squad will be inspired by.
So POZ - this is your chance to show why you were drafted so early in the 2nd round when many draft afficianados had you pegged as a day two pick (including The Answer). Because if POZ does bust - it will set this franchise back big time, especially since we squandered a valuable 3rd round pick to get him. And considering Penn States history of big name prospects washing out in the NFL (Sans Larry Johnson of course) - he's got a monumental mountain to climb being thrust into the spotlight as a rookie.
The real question is can POZ succeed, not will POZ succeed - at this point don't bet the house on it given this teams sporadic draft history in recent years.
~The Answer
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