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“There were 14 teams after him after the draft and we were able to get him,” said Nix. “I think there were a lot of reasons (President and CEO) Russ (Brandon) and (Senior VP of Football Administration) Jim (Overdorf) have been pretty close with his agent. Plus his agent also represents Robert Woods and they had worked out together during the pre-draft process and knew each other.
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I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?"
"Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet.
You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
It also probably really, really, really helped that Bills have crap at the WR position and it will be much easier to make this roster than other rosters.
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
Well, the Bills drafted a couple guys as well as having Stevie before he signed. The Bills NOW have a BETTER WR group even without Rogers than MANY teams. For example, who do the Jets & Pats* have at WR?Originally posted by Dr. Lecter View PostComment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
He looks to be one of the most physically talented WR's that we could have gotten, so there's a certain level of expectations.
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
I liked Rogers in the third round the fact that teams were that afraid of his off the field stuff worries me, but there's no question he's was a top receiver in this draft.I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?"
"Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet.
You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
it's weird that some kids drug issues are totally non-issues, some fall a round or three, and some miss out on the draft all together.
i wonder what makes using pot an offense that people overlook or punish severely. is it the way they interview? clearly the kid has skill and was thought of highly. yet he fell out of the draft entirely in a draft short on skilled positions. Kiko has an issue, but only fell a couple rounds...marino was thought to be doing drugs and fells a little in the first round.
and King, how could you post this and not let NOT THE DUDE have his moment of I told you so!Comment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
If he turns out to be the next Peerless Price that would be a huge score. If he turns out to be the next Moulds or Boldin, then we caught one of the biggest UDFA steals ever.Originally posted by Dr. Lecter View PostComment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
Id rather he be the next tj houshmandzadeh than peerless price.Originally posted by Mad Max View Postwww.gamersconspiracy.com - where gamers conspireComment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
I'll settle for him not being the next Marcus Easley.Originally posted by ublinkwescore View PostWake up, brush your teeth, and get ready for a day of hating the Dolphins. Or the Pats? How to choose?Comment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
TJ Whosyamomma - championship!!Originally posted by ublinkwescore View PostComment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
thanks for the insight Dr. ObviousOriginally posted by Dr. Lecter View PostComment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
I think he's going to be a gamer.
Just a gut feeling.Comment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
I wonder how much we paid him as an undrafted free agent? There has to be a limit on signing bonus I guess.Comment
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
This receiving corp is going to give teams fits! 4 wide with CJ in the backfield! Not to mention that Kaufmann kid out of EWU hopefully pans out!Send me some wings!
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Re: 14 Teams wanted Da'Rick Rogers
Marino was considered by many to be the second best QB in that class, and likely was, and fell almost out of the 1st round because of the drug speculation.Originally posted by trapezeus View Post
then you have someone like mathieu, who some people on here dont believe has the size/speed for the nfl, was completely out of football for a year and in rehab that still gets drafted.RIP Tommy D!
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