Odell Thurman
 

I haven't posted on this before because whenever I came to the site there were numerous surver problems, so this is my first post. I saw Marvin Lewis in his end of the season press conference and he seemed pretty set on cutting Odell Thurman. As a rookie, this guy had over 100 tackles and was playing infront of a pretty weak DL in Cincy. I think if he was very affordable (i.e Seau this past offseason) he could be worth a gamble. He was drafted in the 2nd round because of character issues and probably would've gone first round otherwise...

I know hes got major baggage but obviously we're getting old as hell in the middle with Bruschi and Seau and maybe he would be worth the gamble at the right price....

Re: Odell Thurman
 

Considering that the Bengals......


THE BENGALS!

want no part of this guy, I think I'll pass.

Re: Odell Thurman
 

he got busted a few times for alcohol or drugs or something and then got cut..he had problems coming out of Georgia..thats why he fell to 2nd round


not worth it.

Re: Odell Thurman
 

Can I just ask 1 question? This is your first post in this forum and you chose that as name to register with? May i ask why?

Re: Odell Thurman
 

holy crap--I typed that exact statement--and then deleted it, thinking, why bother...

you must be a damned handsome and intelligent young man too!

:singing:

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Was thinking the same thing.
Maybe Donald Hayes was already taken:p

Re: Odell Thurman
 

Well, the last headcase Bengal we took didn't turn out so bad. Still, he's relying almost totally on athleticism at this point in his career and Pats linebackers need brains. Oh, and character.

EDIT: Excuse me, last TWO Bengals, Corey Dillon and Artrell Hawkins. Though I don't know that last one was ever a lockerroom cancer.

Re: Odell Thurman
 

I don't think Dillion was a lockerroom cancer,just sick of losing.

Re: Odell Thurman
 

Eh. That's kind of like saying Deion Branch wasn't a distraction, just was sick of being poor.

Re: Odell Thurman
 

As far as Corey goes, he was considered trouble for a long time, since high school. It's why he wasn't recruited and went to two different junior colleges before UW. Keep in mind, he was "considered" trouble, not necessarily "was" trouble. I watched a biography on him once. Seemed like he was a hard-headed kid that wasn't a bad kid but rubbed the powers-that-be the wrong way by not being a sheep. Even after he tried to play along, his rep preceeded him and the powers most likely just resented him rather than nurtured him. His coach at UW bad-mouthed him to the NFL scouts after he skipped his senior season. His behavior was much like the kid who acts out in class. It's a sign of intelligence/talent/etc neglected by his surroundings.

As far as Thurman goes, if he is cut I think an interview is at least in order. A 24 year old new millionaire, coddled and revered for some time, is a recipe for feeling invincible. Having some drinks and driving home is common everywhere, nevermind if you are in a glamourous situation where it occurs non-stop. He is not a teacher or a pilot. This business is about physical talent, which he has in spades. Bring him in and talk to him. Face to face tells you a lot. Stupid mistakes do not define a person, despite our throwing stones at him. If he is a bonehead, the hell with him. That behaviour should not be condoned. If he is a scapegoat and is ready to be a man, attempt to sign him.