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Do we really have it THAT bad with SJB?
Posted on 12/27/14 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 12/27/14 at 3:55 pm
We all know cornerbacks are one of the toughest positions in the NFL to translate.
Remember that guy, Justin Gilbert, who a lot of us wanted, but were never going to get going into the draft?
Well he was the 8th overall pick, made 2 starts, and was passed on the depth chart by 2 UDFAs, a 4th rounder, and was benched at times. Sure he does play, sparingly, but the expectations were deflated rather quickly compared to SJB's.
Remember that guy, Justin Gilbert, who a lot of us wanted, but were never going to get going into the draft?
Well he was the 8th overall pick, made 2 starts, and was passed on the depth chart by 2 UDFAs, a 4th rounder, and was benched at times. Sure he does play, sparingly, but the expectations were deflated rather quickly compared to SJB's.
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Posted on 12/27/14 at 4:00 pm to htran90
I can't believe people find this topic so interesting.
We have nothing to discuss.
We have nothing to discuss.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 4:14 pm to Hoodoo Man
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We have nothing to discuss.
That's where ST thrives my friend.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 6:45 pm to htran90
A highly drafted rookie getting benched is extremely common and nothing like SJB's season.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 6:47 pm to htran90
This is gonna be one of the longest/worst off season's in Saint's history.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 7:28 pm to saintsfan22
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A highly drafted rookie getting benched is extremely common and nothing like SJB's season.
the point is, 1st rounders and 2nd rounders bust all the time.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 7:34 pm to htran90
I dont really trust the saints coaches when it comes to defensive players, so them not playing him doesnt mean a whole lot to me. Watch him leave and go to the pro bowl.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 8:05 pm to BRgetthenet
You obviously weren't around for the bountygate and drew contract years. Uggggh.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 8:44 pm to htran90
He was drafted as a project player who was not even close to being ready for the NFL when he was preparing for the process. This was understood, the FO knew that. I'm not going to be upset unless he sits around getting fat for 4 seasons and then retires with having never played. It's been ONE SEASON. People are spoiled by the current rookie culture where a lot of rookies play and excel early. It hasn't always been this way. Rookies used to NEVER play.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:00 pm to Rand AlThor
I don't know why everyone is so stuck on this topic. SJB is obviously not ready yet which is evident by Payton playing multiple UFAs ahead of him. Get over it already!!
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:02 pm to patches_ohoulihan
Maybe thats the level of badness the OP is bringing up?
Posted on 12/28/14 at 12:05 am to patches_ohoulihan
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I don't know why everyone is so stuck on this topic. SJB is obviously not ready yet which is evident by Payton playing multiple UFAs ahead of him. Get over it already!!
thats the point and at the worst case, we lose a late 2nd rounder. Cleveland on the other hand, if Gilbert never reaches expectations, lost a top 10 pick.
Drafts aren't 100% guaranteed, everyone needs to stop overreacting and thinking in hindsight.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 12:13 am to Rand AlThor
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People are spoiled by the current rookie culture where a lot of rookies play and excel early.
Seems like the current NFL culture should apply to a current player.
Posted on 12/28/14 at 7:48 am to saintsfan22
The Saints drafted another bust and will probably trade away more picks next draft again. Drew and Payton are the only reason we win.
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