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DE/LB Thaddeus Gibson (official thread)

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In case anyone doubts the power of a signing bonus, the low-end for a mid second rounder is reportedly around $1.5-$2,000,000. Even low-yield safe investments (say, a 10 year guaranteed annuity) yield in the ballpark of 3% annually. With some creativity (i.e. deferring taxes), putting that bonus in such an annuity would yield $45,000-$60,000 / year. That's not going to make you rich, but you could easily retire (at age 23) on that.

The point being, once you get that signing bonus, even if you never play a down you can live a very comfortable life.
 
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Best of luck Thad.

I'd be surprised if he drops to the middle of the second round. Wait until the combine rolls around and he dominates it. He's like a less-hyped Gholston who is better at football and a more versatile athlete.
 
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Best of luck Thad.

I'd be surprised if he drops to the middle of the second round. Wait until the combine rolls around and he dominates it. He's like a less-hyped Gholston who is better at football and a more versatile athlete.
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I've always liked Thad and felt that he was well spoken and thoughtful when interviewed. Kinda soft spoken...which somehow seemed at odds with his BAMF on-field ferocity. I really hope for the best for him and hope he gets some signing bonus cash. I do wonder whether he's going to last in the NFL though.
 
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In a statement, Gibson said:

"I would like to thank Coach Tressel, Coach Fickell, Coach Heacock, Shelly Poe, and the entire Ohio State football staff, as well as my mother, brother and of course God, for helping me to have the opportunity to enter the draft, and for the support from my teammates, alumni, and Ohio State fans across the nation.

"I am not leaving the Buckeye family. I wish the team the very best in the upcoming years and I thank all my teammates for all their support. I will keep in touch with my Buckeye family and I love them all. I will always bleed Scarlet and Gray."
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Euclid's Thaddeus Gibson leaving Ohio State for NFL | Doug Lesmerises' Buckeye Blog - cleveland.com - cleveland.com
 
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I think Thad will be a beast. He plays in space way better than Vernon did, and should transition WAY easier to OLB in a 3-4, IMO. The worst thing Vernon did for his career was running a fast 40 time, making scouts think he could play OLB based on his speed. He just doesn't move well enough laterally.

Thaddeus doesn't have this problem and I think he'll really excel at OLB in a 3-4.

I still have hopes for Vernon....he needs to sign with a 4-3 team and go back to DE.

Good luck Thad. Would love to see him in a Browns uni next year....how about Coleman in the third if he's still there too??
 
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I think Thad will be a 100x better pro than Vern. Because Thad will transition better to 3-4 LB better than Vern. Gibson is much better in space than Vern ever was, or ever will be. I think Thad will put on a show at the combine, but I doubt he get's too much love because of Gholston...
 
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