Sue me...:singing:
I have yet to see any sensible logic from ANYONE advocating DRC for the Patriots (particularly at #7). Its the same people raving (like lunatics) about his "athletic ability". Give me real reasons as to why they would draft him that high, despite the following arguments against it:
Two of the most important qualities the Pats value in a prospect are:
1.) athletic ability, and 2.) versatility. Review BB's post-draft comments.
If
they value athleticism, why are
you so down on it? I don't understand.
1. Why pay a CB that kind of money at #7 when keeping Samuel (a PROVEN player) somewhat comparable money.
That's flawed logic. It's not a case of giving either a rookie CB money or giving a Pro Bowler money. That's just wrong. It was a matter of keeping Moss or Samuel. What rookies get paid has absolutely nothing to do with it.
2. At best the kid is a 1-2 year project imo. I don't see him starting for the Patriots from day 1. I'd be shocked if anyone can disagree with a straight face.
Again, your logic is wrong. You don't draft a prospect for what he can do from day one. You draft him for the long term. At best, you hope he contributes early.
3. From the brief hints here and there, the kid doesn't seem like a genius when it comes to schemes
It's football, not rocket science. "Scouts say he’s a self-starter and a motivator with an obvious passion for football, a big plus with Belichick." [Manza, Projo].
4. He had decent to good production at a lower level, but didn't dominate (I admit I'm just regurgitating what I've learned for this point). Fact is, virtually none of us saw this kid play.
Oh, but you've saw all the others play? Come on. And just because he's from a smaller school he should be penalized. He did all he could
last season and made the most of his chances against higher level competition but he
still gets no respect.
5. The Patriots generally draft by value not necessarily by need (let's not get into the whole debate of this, but accept the general point). If Dorsey or DRC is there at #7, I guarantee you barring a trade they go for the big guy.
That's not saying anything, really. There's little to no chance Dorsey is there.
6. (take this with a grain of salt) But one "Insider" here already said that the Patriots took a small school cb off their board for inexperience/lack of smarts. Many are guessing it is DRC but who knows for sure.
So, just on the off chance that this unnamed "Insider" with unnamed sources
might be referring to DRC, we scratch him? That's logical!
So, again all I hear are people pointing to combine numbers and a handful of plays during an exhibition game. I honestly would like to hear a cogent explanation as to why they would ever take DRC at #7.
Here's a couple of reasons why:
DRC
might turn out to be just like the other
Cromartie. Great reads. Enjoy them.