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spacecrime said:The last sentence is not true. No one ever questioned Dillon's work ethic. He was a malcontent, which is different from somebody who cannot get into shape for a championship game. Dillion was upset with Bengals front office and coaching staff. White let himself get out of shape. He was 253 # long before the torn hammy on pro days. He was fat at the championship game, and though he had production, he could not convert a fourth and one when needed because he was winded and/or fat. At the combine, he was reputed to need a bra.
As far as production goes, White did have a lot of TDs, but I doubt production is the only thing BB looks at.
People change, and he could be a monster. Or he could be Ken Sims.
BB/SP interviewed him at the combine. They probably have a better feel for him than I do. For me, I'd take a mid-round flyer on him, not a first or second round pick for such a risk. It isn't like he's the only good RB out there.
No question, LW situation is nothing like CD - Corey was a proven dominant running back - LW has only his college resume at this point. Him being a malcontent was really overblown anyway, he just reacted to years of losing. Then just could not buy into the new system, not to mention be pushed aside by a Rudi Johnson. It was simply time for him to make a change.
As for not taking Lendale White until rounds 3 or so, are you kidding? I would love to take him at 52.......While you are right, that there are a few good RB's out there - he may end up being best or 2nd best. Who knows and yes, he could end up being the worst as well. At 52, I am convinced they would nab him and also, IF they felt strongly about him, I would not be at all surprised to see them trade up to the beginning of round two or something to get him.
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