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RB Maurice Clarett (B1G Freshman of the Year, National Champion)

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This is a great opportunity for Clarett to get his career back together. The Broncos have a nice history with taking running backs late (afetr the 1st round) and hopefully Maurice can stay healthy and have a successful career. I'm confident that he will.
 
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JonathanXC said:
Three main reasons why this isn't a good pick.

1. Clarett's work ethic is about as crappy as any i've ever seen. The guy wants things handed to him, and I really don't think he has it in him to work as hard as he needs to do withstand what it takes to be an NFL back.

2. Clarett has yet to have a full season of organized football in which he hasn't gotten injured. He's the most injury prone football player ever. I don't think his body could take as much pounding as it did in the NFL.

3. Too many good RBs left (Darren Sproles, TA MacLendon) to take Clarett at this point. He likely would have been around for their next pick, and I feel like his top potential at this point couldn't be any better then these other backs.
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While in general I agree with what you're saying, JXC, I have a couple of comments. I think Darren Sproles will have a good NFL career, but Denver already has Quentin Griffin, about as close to Sproles' style as anybody in the NFL. I think they're looking for more of a power back.

And your point about MoC being injury prone is quite valid, but if a team is worried about injuries, TA MacClendon has been as brittle as MoC.
 
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I think Denver drafted him early because they thought somebody was going to draft him early tomorrow. They are drafting him for potential and you always take that chance. If he does this good for the best team in the nation as a freshman he has a lot of potential and you never know with him getting a second chance. I want to see him do good but then i don't want him to do good.
 
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You gotta feel for Lydell. That guy puts his heart into the game and worked his butt off in college. Then a half-asser get drafted higher than he does. I know its unrealistic to be drafted off pure work ethic, but wouldn't it be nice to see people like Lydell get drafted because you can count on his willingness to give 110% every practice?
 
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Oneshot said:
You gotta feel for Lydell. That guy puts his heart into the game and worked his butt off in college. Then a half-asser get drafted higher than he does. I know its unrealistic to be drafted off pure work ethic, but wouldn't it be nice to see people like Lydell get drafted because you can count on his willingness to give 110% every practice?
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Great post Oneshot.

Lydell might not be the best at what he does but he will give you everything to try and be the best. He is a real buckeye.

Clarrett was a half ass attempt to be a buckeye. I hope one of them guys gives him what he has coming to him, just like WInsblow got last year.

Also I agree with Jonathan that he barely made it through 7 games in one year of college football. This is the pro's not college.
 
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Mo got his wish granted, no matter what he did with tosu good or bad ect.....

He made it to the next level. Now he can make his money just like his buddy Lebron.

If he keeps his ass out the way of trouble, only time will tell, Mo should do ok in the NFL.

Here is the kicker: Mo will probably be a hold out over money and a contract.
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crazybuckfan40 said:
Clarrett was a half ass attempt to be a buckeye. I hope one of them guys gives him what he has coming to him, just like WInsblow got last year.
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I'm still pissed he ruined my last name (and that of the family which knows Urkel)

Too much talent to not take a risk on... while we all hate him for his crap... the guy was possibly the best RB as a frosh and easily a future 1st rounder... had he stayed cleaner in school and merely had minor tirades occasionally, he woulda been up there in the top10 possibly.
 
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Regardless of what we think of Mo, he still has a lot of talent. We are definitely jaded and rightly so with him but Denver got a steal in the 3rd round. Once he gets in shape, which he will, and gets the system down he'll spell Griffin this season. Next season or the year after he should be ready to light it up if he stays healthy.
 
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Clarett is a good business proposition, if you think you can limit the damage. Some people will come to see him play and succeed. Others will come to see him get broken into pieces. He will get people's attention and put some bums on the seats. That's great if you can limit the damage he does to the Broncos brand.

Personally, I think they will rue this day for a long time to come. Goodbye, good riddance.
 
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He should do well as long as nobody in the Broncos organization ever has to count on him for anything.

He threw his team, his friend (Smith), and his university under the bus. I wonder if he'll cut a check to Troy Smith for that unpaid phone bill now that he's making his NFL money. Don't hold your breath.



As if I needed another reason to hate the Broncos.
 
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JonathanXC said:
Three main reasons why this isn't a good pick.

1. Clarett's work ethic is about as crappy as any i've ever seen. The guy wants things handed to him, and I really don't think he has it in him to work as hard as he needs to do withstand what it takes to be an NFL back...
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Actually, his work ethic is top-notch when he wants it to be. He was the one who called out upperclassmen in pre-season practices in 2002. He played through injuries. He has exceptional drive. We just see where his drive got rerouted into his misguided pursuit of getting into the NFL draft early.
 
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