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  • The King
    Without me it's just Awe so
    • Jun 2004
    • 42380

    Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ras-i-dowling/

    Former 2nd round pick in 2011 out of VA.

    Last edited by The King; 08-28-2013, 04:24 PM.
    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.


  • EricStratton
    Registered User
    • Jul 2002
    • 20893

    #2
    Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

    You mean other teams miss on picks too King.

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    • Beebe's Kid
      Registered User
      • Nov 2009
      • 3134

      #3
      Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

      His college highlight video looks good...bring him in.

      He has been hurt since he was in high school, so it sounds like he fits the mold.

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      • Night Train
        Retired - On Several Levels
        • Jul 2005
        • 33117

        #4
        Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

        Originally posted by Beebe's Kid View Post
        His college highlight video looks good...bring him in.

        He has been hurt since he was in high school, so it sounds like he fits the mold.
        But he didn't do angel dust or enjoy drive by shootings, so he passed the background check.
        Anonymity is an abused privilege, abused most by people who mistake vitriol for wisdom and cynicism for wit

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        • X-Era
          What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace
          • Feb 2005
          • 27670

          #5
          Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

          Originally posted by EricStratton View Post
          You mean other teams miss on picks too King.
          The Patriots have a very questionable record over the past decade as far as their drafts go. Last year I'd call the Gronk and Hernandez draft their best... Not so much now.

          - - - Updated - - -

          Originally posted by Night Train View Post
          But he didn't do angel dust or enjoy drive by shootings, so he passed the background check.
          Right... He preferred meth and did the drive by shootings he just didn't enjoy them.

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          • Ed
            Dude
            • Sep 2002
            • 9247

            #6
            Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

            Originally posted by X-Era View Post
            The Patriots have a very questionable record over the past decade as far as their drafts go. Last year I'd call the Gronk and Hernandez draft their best... Not so much now.
            I would say their drafting of DB's has been particularly questionable.

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            • PromoTheRobot
              Registered User
              • Sep 2003
              • 2311

              #7
              Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

              Secret of Pats* success: Tom Brady.
              10 Commandments of the D
              1. Never stop Rocking.
              2. Legalize all drugs.
              3. Quit your day job.
              4. All Religion should be taxed.
              5. Cut down on carbohydrates.
              6. F**k her gently.
              7. Never believe what people tell you after a show.
              8. Always take a spoon full of Metamucil after a heavy day of eating.
              9. Get at least 9 hours of sleep a day.
              10. Eatin' ain't cheatin'.

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              • psubills62
                Legendary Zoner
                • Sep 2008
                • 11295

                #8
                Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                Pats suck at drafting DB's.
                "Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
                - Nicholas Cummings

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                • GingerP
                  Registered User
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 1717

                  #9
                  Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                  Originally posted by psubills62 View Post
                  Pats suck at drafting DB's.
                  And WR. They do a good job drafting OL and DL, though.

                  Dowling has talent, but he is hurt all the time. They must have run out of patience with him. He has missed all their games this year, but I'm not sure what his injury is.

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                  • TigerJ
                    Registered User
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 22575

                    #10
                    Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                    As I understand it, his main drawback is his inability to stay healthy. He's good when he can play, and while he was a second round pick, it was #33 overall.
                    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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                    • Homegrown
                      Havin' a ball ... rollin' to the bottom
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 2774

                      #11
                      Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                      I like Ra's al Ghul chances at CB better ....

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                      • GvilleBills
                        Registered User
                        • Mar 2006
                        • 862

                        #12
                        Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                        Originally posted by Homegrown View Post
                        I like Ra's al Ghul chances at CB better ....
                        If Dowling had a Lazarus Pit, he wouldn't be getting cut.
                        Diehard BillGator... best of both worlds

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                        • DynaPaul
                          Registered User
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 7540

                          #13
                          Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                          Originally posted by PromoTheRobot View Post
                          Secret of Pats* success: Tom Brady.
                          Ernie Adams.

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                          • Mr. Pink
                            Peterman Sucks!
                            • Mar 2006
                            • 35303

                            #14
                            Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                            Originally posted by DynaPaul View Post
                            Ernie Adams.
                            Bill Belichick.

                            Everyone in Buffalo, Miami and New York should hate Art Modell just as much as Clevelanders do...

                            If Modell didn't move the team, Belichick would have never been the coach of the Pats.

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                            • DynaPaul
                              Registered User
                              • Sep 2003
                              • 7540

                              #15
                              Re: Patriots cut CB Ras-I Downling

                              Originally posted by Mr. Pink View Post
                              Bill Belichick.

                              Everyone in Buffalo, Miami and New York should hate Art Modell just as much as Clevelanders do...

                              If Modell didn't move the team, Belichick would have never been the coach of the Pats.
                              He's not the "genius" you think he is.

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