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  • PECKERWOOD
    Defies all logic
    • Oct 2006
    • 13170

    DraftBoy and Devin

    P.S. Mods please move this to Scout Zone! I made a funny.

    What do you two think of a player like Calais Campbell in the 2nd round? I've heard people say that he lacks desire and motivation but I think Stroud's presence would be inspiring to this kid. I think if we got this guy in the 2nd he could turn out to be a really special player for us. Thoughts?
  • DraftBoy
    Administrator
    • Jul 2002
    • 107452

    #2
    Re: DraftBoy and Devin

    Originally posted by BuffaloFever
    P.S. Mods please move this to Scout Zone! I made a funny.

    What do you two think of a player like Calais Campbell in the 2nd round? I've heard people say that he lacks desire and motivation but I think Stroud's presence would be inspiring to this kid. I think if we got this guy in the 2nd he could turn out to be a really special player for us. Thoughts?

    Solid pick IF we can get him to learn to use his arms to keep OT's off of him so he can work. He really struggled this past year with that.
    COMING SOON...
    Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
    We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!

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    • Yasgur's Farm
      Moderator
      • Feb 2005
      • 7091

      #3
      Re: DraftBoy and Devin

      I like that pick as well.

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      • Devin
        The Octagon
        • Apr 2003
        • 23878

        #4
        Re: DraftBoy and Devin

        Ridiculous size, isnt he 6-8? A pretty amazing physical specimen, Campbell issues have always been technique. Hes an immature on field player, not in the sense that hes a problem but its the "Ray Edwards" comparison. Both he and Vikings starting DE Ray Edwards have just phenomenal athletic ability but both let frustrations on the field alter thier play and eventually make them a non-factor all together.

        Ironically hes been called "Julius Peppers Light" quite a bit. Very similar builds. Great explosion, obscene wing-span. Very very similar styles of play.

        Campbell probably has one of the highest upsides of any DE in the draft.
        http://gridironjunkies.net/forums/index.php

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        • DraftBoy
          Administrator
          • Jul 2002
          • 107452

          #5
          Re: DraftBoy and Devin

          Originally posted by Devin
          Ridiculous size, isnt he 6-8? A pretty amazing physical specimen, Campbell issues have always been technique. Hes an immature on field player, not in the sense that hes a problem but its the "Ray Edwards" comparison. Both he and Vikings starting DE Ray Edwards have just phenomenal athletic ability but both let frustrations on the field alter thier play and eventually make them a non-factor all together.

          Ironically hes been called "Julius Peppers Light" quite a bit. Very similar builds. Great explosion, obscene wing-span. Very very similar styles of play.

          Campbell probably has one of the highest upsides of any DE in the draft.
          He has some serious mental concerns on the field, he loses his cool often and his technique needs a good bit of work. He has gotten by so far on just raw talent, not on technique.
          COMING SOON...
          Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
          We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!

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          • PECKERWOOD
            Defies all logic
            • Oct 2006
            • 13170

            #6
            Re: DraftBoy and Devin

            I think we have a great veteran presence on our defense, the DL in particular. Stroud, Schobel and Kelsay could really go a long way in helping this kid gaining a mental edge. I'm sorry, in my minds eye I've seen Campbell lining up next to Stroud, McCargo and Schobel and I can't help but think what our DL could be. I hope this guy is on our radar.

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            • ParanoidAndroid
              My battery is low and it's getting dark.
              • Apr 2004
              • 16837

              #7
              Re: DraftBoy and Devin

              I'd rather get Harvey at 11. He's a more technically polished player with better instincts. All we'd have to do is throw him in the weight room and put 10 solids on him.

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              • #8
                Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                No way

                The guy turns up at the combine, overweight and uncommitted. Not sure if that is arrogance or stupidity. Had a disappointing season and is immature.
                Turns up 13lbs above his playing weight at 303lbs and runs a 5.03 instead of predicted 4.77 - for a DE, thats pathetic.

                Compared to Dre Moore, who can play in or out ... turns up at 305lbs and runs a 4.88 - performed like a demon as well as had a good Senior Bowl.

                A guy who cannot be bothered when showing up on the occasion that will have a major impact on his professional career?

                No thanks

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                • User Manuel
                  The Artist formerly Known as Lawesome97
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 2662

                  #9
                  Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                  Originally posted by kernowboy
                  No way

                  The guy turns up at the combine, overweight and uncommitted. Not sure if that is arrogance or stupidity. Had a disappointing season and is immature.
                  Turns up 13lbs above his playing weight at 303lbs and runs a 5.03 instead of predicted 4.77 - for a DE, thats pathetic.

                  Compared to Dre Moore, who can play in or out ... turns up at 305lbs and runs a 4.88 - performed like a demon as well as had a good Senior Bowl.

                  A guy who cannot be bothered when showing up on the occasion that will have a major impact on his professional career?

                  No thanks
                  Your description sounds just like Bruce smith when he got to Buffalo...hmmmm.

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                  • Yasgur's Farm
                    Moderator
                    • Feb 2005
                    • 7091

                    #10
                    Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                    At 11 I think Merling would be the better DE.

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                    • TigerJ
                      Registered User
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 22575

                      #11
                      Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                      Originally posted by andyxc71
                      I'd rather get Harvey at 11. He's a more technically polished player with better instincts. All we'd have to do is throw him in the weight room and put 10 solids on him.
                      Or turn the fat that he's put on into muscle.

                      I like Merling quite a bit. He seems like a well rounded every down DE.
                      I've made up my mind. Don't confuse me with the facts.

                      I'm the most reasonable poster here. If you don't agree, I'll be forced to have a hissy fit.

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                      • DraftBoy
                        Administrator
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 107452

                        #12
                        Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                        Merling is the only top DE I want at this point
                        COMING SOON...
                        Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
                        We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!

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                        • eyedog
                          Registered User
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 1742

                          #13
                          Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                          Originally posted by DraftBoy
                          Merling is the only top DE I want at this point
                          I thought you wanted a corner ?

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                          • DraftBoy
                            Administrator
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 107452

                            #14
                            Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                            Originally posted by eyedog
                            I thought you wanted a corner ?
                            Ummm......where did I say I wanted only a corner? I dont fall in love with any one player, or fall out of love with any one player.
                            COMING SOON...
                            Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
                            We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!

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                            • eyedog
                              Registered User
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 1742

                              #15
                              Re: DraftBoy and Devin

                              Originally posted by DraftBoy
                              Ummm......where did I say I wanted only a corner? I dont fall in love with any one player, or fall out of love with any one player.

                              Could of fooled me. All I hear from you is DRC.

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