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2017 NFL Draft (April 27-29)

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NFBuck said:
Peter King continues the stream of scouts/columnists that can't seem to name ONE thing that GerbiLLL does well on the field, instead relying on the nebulous "he's a star" refrain that is so familiar with Peppers...



So, four months of scout/media trying to evaluate what GerbiLLL does that will translate to the NFL and make him worthy of being a first round selection has netted bupkis. The only tangible thing on his resume is a failed piss test at the combine. Sounds like a recipe for success.

I still argue there's never been a more fraudulent media creation than this dope. I know people like to throw out Te'O's name, but he at least was a productive college player. GerbiLLL was a good returner, gadget/decoy on offense, and extremely flawed defender.
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Precisely. Manti had some epic shenanigans to increase the hype, but his production was really strong and he anchored a defense that earned a championship berth.

Peppers is the epitome of journalism preconceptions. To handle the staggering volume of things to analyze and the early deadlines, journalists must consume plenty of watch lists and write a lot of articles before the event plays out. The problem is thar so many of them fall in love with the narrative and fail to notice when the complete opposite happens.

It's the same laziness that keeps JT Barrett a Heisman contender (despite loads of contrary evidence in 15 & 16 ) along with Peppers. Meanwhile the truly productive and electric Swiss army knife named Samuel is mostly unknown until his final few games at Ohio State and the next Ed Reed (Hooker) gets as much fanfare as Tyquan Lewis (who is a very good player but will be drafted behind 2-4 other DL on his team).
 
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NJ-Buckeye said:
Top NFL Draft prospect accused of sexual assault at downtown Cleveland hotel by Dan DeRoos Posted: 04/24/2017 10:40 PM

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - There have been numerous conversations at Cleveland 19 News about the report you are about to read. There's a lot at stake. It involves a young woman who said she was sexually assaulted, a young man who is about to start his NFL career, and a team who may be taking a huge risk drafting a player who's under investigation right here in Cleveland.

Police radio traffic coming from downtown Cleveland's Westin Hotel after 3 a.m. Sunday, April 9 sheds light on the moment officers arrived on scene: "Officers on scene, no call back -- 23-year-old female conscious and breathing, victim of a sexual assault."

The accused is a college football player who is expected to be taken in the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft.

We are not naming the player because we're waiting for the police report. And we want to be very clear he has not been officially charged with a crime at this point.
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Dunno how to research this one... 12+ visitors this month; Patrick Mahomes, Melifonwu, Njoku and Dalvin Cook were two weeks ago.. but lots of others
You can omit Hooker and Mixon.. dates don't match
I'm always skeptical of rape allegations of celebrities.. not that some aren't WELL founded... but others are not... altho "female conscious and breathing" sounds bad
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As it turns out, not nearly far enough away from home. :shake:
 
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I'm not a believer in Trubisky as a first round pick. The Browns taking him, even with their second first round pick, would only reaffirm my position. :popcorn:
 
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