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***Box_O_Rocks*** · 08-06-2006, 07:43 PM

I think it is a tad early to write Britt off, he is enrolled in the Dante Scarnecchia school for wayward mammoths.

Kasmir · 08-06-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

I think it is a tad early to write Britt off, he is enrolled in the Dante Scarnecchia school for wayward mammoths.

Sure. I should have said Britt has already failed once in the NFL. Obviously the Pats were intrigued enough to bring him into camp.

But the fact remains that rookies have more upside -- and more downside -- because we know so littel about them until they play in the NFL. Therein lies the fun of watching these preseason exercises

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 08-06-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasmir

Sure. I should have said Britt has already failed once in the NFL. Obviously the Pats were intrigued enough to bring him into camp.

But the fact remains that rookies have more upside -- and more downside -- because we know so littel about them until they play in the NFL. Therein lies the fun of watching these preseason exercises

No doubt, I'm drooling to watch Tivo of the Hotlanta game and see what our newbies look.

Heh Mike, how about a division of labor for the breakdown - you take the first three series, I'll grab the next three and we'll alternate down the drive chart.

patsox23 · 08-06-2006, 08:15 PM

Wasn't Britt just injured and eventually cut by SD? I don't know how bad her performed with the Chargers - I could be wrong. Anyone know for sure?

captain stone · 08-06-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by patsox23

Wasn't Britt just injured and eventually cut by SD? I don't know how bad her performed with the Chargers - I could be wrong. Anyone know for sure?

Didn't Britt break a leg at the Senior Bowl game, or during practice that week?
Something like that would certainly lower one's draft stock.
He probably played at (much?) less than 100% during TC last year; I don't understand, however, why SD didn't IR him instead of release him.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 08-06-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by captain stone

Didn't Britt break a leg at the Senior Bowl game, or during practice that week?
Something like that would certainly lower one's draft stock.
He probably played at (much?) less than 100% during TC last year; I don't understand, however, why SD didn't IR him instead of release him.

I don't know that Britt made it to the Senior Bowl, I do know he was injured his senior year with the busted leg - I expect he just wasn't ready for the NFL when San Diego expended a 5th on him, then cut him at the end of camp. Lucky for his career hopes, the Scar School had a scholarship available, cross your toes and think positive thoughts.