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lsufball19 
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Germantown, TN
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| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 11:40 am to FreeLesMiles)
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Totally agree. I think he is coming in a little undersized and overrated
i don't think he's overrated. it's not like he's being projected to be a 1st or even a 2nd round pick. he's definitely undersized. everyone, nfl scouts, included knew he had things to prove as a true corner, and he was supposed to have the opportunity this season, which obviously didn't happen. so as it stands with that and the off the field issues, he's going to likely be a late round pick or an UDFA. i don't call that overrated. overrated by lsu fans? yeah, very likely
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11thACR
Appalachian St. Fan
Georgia
Member since Mar 2012
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| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 11:44 am to Legendairy)
Take this a step at a time : TM7 will get his NFL shot, he will be drafed in the 1st 3-4 rounds. can he make a team roster, yes as a kick returned and Special Team player, can he start as a DB in the NFL, a bit unlikely but he could be back up and situational DB.
Impact Player: slim chance, but make a good living for 5-6 years, in the NFL yes. Star in CFL.
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NastyTiger 
UConn Fan
Hammond/Baton Rouge/Lafayette
Member since Jun 2005
7906 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 11:47 am to FreeLesMiles)
I certainly hope so..
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brmach
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East Trenton, LA
Member since Aug 2012
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| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 11:50 am to FreeLesMiles)
He could make an impact a a nickel or free safety. Both of those situations whould allow him to showcase his play making ability.
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AlaTiger
LSU Fan
Alabama
Member since Aug 2006
9987 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 12:04 pm to FreeLesMiles)
Nickel back, safety, KR, PR, gunner on special teams. He could even work in on offense in some ways.
The dude is a football player with the best ball skills I have ever seen. He might not be my starting CB, but I would definitely find a place for him somewhere. He will have a career in the NFL.
And, just because he doesn't make All-Pro, it doesn't mean that he won't be good and have a future.
Geez, the standards here are so unbelievably high. No one can meet them.
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Penrod
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Member since Jan 2011
2239 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 12:04 pm to FreeLesMiles)
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Do you all honestly see him makig an impact t the next level? I think he is very small after seeing him in person he has to be every bit of 5'8 175. Guys will run over him at the next level. I see him as a good college player but not a very good NFL player
You could not be more wrong. TM7 is a killer. He will manhandle most NFL players.
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DontPissOffTheBadger
LSU Fan
Newellton
Member since Jan 2013
8 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 12:08 pm to nicholastiger)
this. Badger dont give a frick. He'll have a good nfl career because hes got a knack for tha football. nickelback punt returner . he hungry for tds
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3xlsugrad 
North Carolina Fan
Atlanta area
Member since Feb 2012
8030 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 12:12 pm to FreeLesMiles)
TM7 is really hoping the Cowboys draft him. He is a smart cookie and looking out for his long term future by trying to take over Sam Hurd's operation on the down low.
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Dcurry80
LSU Fan
Alabama
Member since May 2011
50 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 12:18 pm to FreeLesMiles)
Jim Leonhard, Bob Sanders and Antoine Winfield all said hi. His size is not the issue, his issues are. What do you think happens when he starts making money?
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3xlsugrad
North Carolina Fan
Atlanta area
Member since Feb 2012
8030 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 12:20 pm to Dcurry80)
See above post.
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TheCaterpillar
LSU Fan
Nashville from BR via Oxford
Member since Jan 2004
30872 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 1:10 pm to 3xlsugrad)
Blend between Cortland Finnegan and Winfield.
He'll be a solid pro for 10 years, but not a superstar like he was in college.
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Tiger in NY
LSU Fan
Neptune Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2003
18967 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 1:52 pm to TheCaterpillar)
Was gonna say, he is barely smaller than Courtland Finnegan.
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klrstix
LSU Fan
Shreveport, LA
Member since Oct 2006
519 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 1:55 pm to Tiger in NY)
Its not his measurables that set him apart at the college game. Its his ball instincts that will be interesting to see in the NFL...
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JohnZeroQ 
USA Fan
Pelicans of Lafourche
Member since Jan 2012
2040 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 1:56 pm to klrstix)
Lardarius Webb
Height: 5-10 Weight: 182
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Tiger in NY
LSU Fan
Neptune Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2003
18967 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 2:15 pm to JohnZeroQ)
Tony Carter for the Broncos - 5'9", 175 lbs
27 tackles, 2 Int.
Brandon Flowers for the Chiefs - 5'9". 185 lbs
48 tackles, 3 Int.
Antoine Winfield for the Vikings - 5'9", 180 lbs
100 tackles, 3 Int.
Josh Wilson for the Redskins - 5'9", 188 lbs
74 tackles, 2 Int.
Pretty much every team in the league has a 5'9" CB.
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bojabu
Member since Sep 2010
1275 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 2:15 pm to ipodking)
Going to be a great pro. I do recall him being in New York as a soph. for being the best defensive player in the nation. Lsu didn't run some gimmicky defense against bull shite opponents. They went undefeated against the hardest schedule ever devised with TM7 as the main cog.
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tiger in the gump
Member since Jan 2005
458 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 2:33 pm to lsufball19)
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quote: Antoine Winfield disagrees. TM will have a long NFL career. so one outlier defines the standard for all nfl cornerbacks?
I think his posts purpose is that badger falls in the exception category. Like a DB getting invited to Heisman
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Vlad The Inhaler 
Colorado State Fan
Colorado
Member since Sep 2008
1749 posts
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Jets are giving him a look, apparently...
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troubled former Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann “Honey Badger” Mathieu is here for the Senior Bowl this week hoping the NFL can give him a second chance for a football career — and he is drawing interest from the Jets.
NY Post
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Bear Is Dead
LSU Fan
Monroe
Member since Nov 2007
2128 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 2:48 pm to FreeLesMiles)
Wont be a star but will be a contributor as long as he stays clean.
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TigerBlieux
LSU Fan
Member since Sep 2012
56 posts
| re: Tyrann Mathieu NFL future (Posted on 1/22/13 at 2:52 pm to FreeLesMiles)
Everybody I know has F'd up something in their lifetime. Most of them didnt have this much to lose. I hope it turns into a success story one day.
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