Take Tet off draft board- he does not like watching football/film (title edit)

[Hogo145]

Matt Light didn’t watch football games, he played the sport because it was his job. I read an article in the Athletic about Travis Hunter a couple weeks ago about how much he loves fishing, he likes football but loves fishing.

Sitting on the couch watching the Giants draft Hunter 1 spot before us is gonna hurt. Really like that kid.

 

[203Pat]

I am on record as not wanting McMillan since he is a plodder, but I hate crap like this around draft time. Did he know he was being recorded? Based on the direction he is looking and the angle he is being filmed, it doesn’t seem like he was aware someone would be recording him saying that. It is just such a ****ty thing to do to record a kid saying something (that could be out of context) and putting it out there for the world to see in hopes of costing the kid millions of dollars.

 

[farn]

He was being honest BUT really stupid to say that
Its fine to say it after your career is over but not pre draft

I concur : while it’s possible to dislike your job + still effectively do it, I can’t see why a team would spend a first rounder on him at this point.

 

[farn]

I am on record as not wanting McMillan since he is a plodder, but I hate crap like this around draft time. Did he know he was being recorded? Based on the direction he is looking and the angle he is being filmed, it doesn’t seem like he was aware someone would be recording him saying that. It is just such a ****ty thing to do to record a kid saying something (that could be out of context) and putting it out there for the world to see in hopes of costing the kid millions of dollars.

Regardless of “was it the right thing to do” (as the recorder) - a team would be better off not going forward with him.

 

[203Pat]

Regardless of “was it the right thing to do” (as the recorder) - a team would be better off not going forward with him.

I think this is really where the interviews come into play. Not just with the player but with coaches on all levels, but teammates, trainers, equipment staff, etc. Get a feel for the kid. Is he lazy or does he just treat football like a job instead of a passion? There have been tons of players to succeed in the league over the years who didn't love the sport as a whole but did what they needed to do to become a good player. Matt Light was mentioned in this thread as being a guy who wasn't really a football “fan," and I believe even on Edelman's podcast, there were mentions of him sleeping in meetings. Some guys approach the game in different ways, and if it works for them, then who is to say that is wrong?

With all that being said, I still want to be a part of McMillan, but it is based on his play on the field more than a 20-second clip someone leaked of him saying something somewhat regrettable. Who knows? Maybe he does fail because he relied on athleticism and didn't put the time in. We would never really know for sure either way, but all this draft time subterfuge is so tiresome.

 

[Thunderhead]

Dude is too cool to watch film. Bust written all over him.

 

[Ross12]

Probably hurts his stock a little, but I am guessing teams that'd potentially be interested in him have already done their homework and likely also spoken to him themselves. So this video most likely doesn't move the needle a ton.

 

[Rob0729]

Without any context, I say this video is much ado about nothing. We don't even know if he is being serious. We have no context of the discussion.

And I don't care if he likes football or watches other games. I am sure plenty of football players don't watch football.

 

[BennyBledsoe]

The only position I'd TRULY worry about not watching film is QB. The others...it's a little concerning, but not as egregious.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Totally agree. I'm not drafting Tet ( < 1st round) until I get clarity on what he said and he understanding why film study is important and committing to it.

This is part of why they have the visits.

 

[Water Boy]

I don't think he was in our draft plans anyway. He's probably in Luther Burden territory now.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

I have been saying all along he will be drafted in the 20’s
This probably doesn’t change some teams minds and they will find value in him later in the 1st round
It seems like someone he knew filmed this
That’s a dirt bag that would do something like that just to get some view’s

 

[ahmed]

I like other prospects better than Tet, but I'll actually defend him here. I've worked jobs that I didn't like but I still dedicated myself to become excellent because I want to be a responsible member of the workforce. The NFL is a job in the entertainment industry at the end of the day, not some sort of religious organization that requires buy-in and belief with all your heart and soul and mind and strength. Does he have the skills required to be a productive football player, regardless of whether or not he loves it? Yes. I hardly think this is as big a red flag as people are making it out to be.

The only real question is if he's the best available player who can help the team. I get that psychological profiles are part of a prospect's makeup, but I just can't find much reason to care about his statements when he is the most productive wide receiver in college football over the last two years.

Are you the top in the world at your field? Nobody gets to the top without loving and obsessing over what they do. Football requires a crazy work ethic that is not possible with his attitude.

Also, football is a physical sport and when the body is crying, love of the game is what keeps player going when it's easier not to.

I would never want to draft or sign a player with such an attitude. I could not care less about the talent.

 

[jmt57]

Editing the title from "does not like football" to "does not like watching football/film".

There's a major difference between the two -- though it is still a red flag.

 

[JohnJH]

I think Higgins, Royals, Harris, and Savion what's-his-face are all better late R2 choices. This kid won't be there late R2 anyway.

Jayden Higgins would be my 1st choice for WR after the 1st Round.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Eh. He says he watches film, but just doesn't like it.

The reality is most players are there for the paycheck.

 

[Patsfan1645]

Dude is too cool to watch film. Bust written all over him.

Will fit in nicely with Polk.

Without any context, I say this video is much ado about nothing. We don't even know if he is being serious. We have no context of the discussion.

And I don't care if he likes football or watches other games. I am sure plenty of football players don't watch football.

You know plenty of people on here said they dont care whether Diggs is a diva/problem child as long as he performs. So who cares if this kid doesnt enjoy watching film as long as he shows up on game day. If he is hanging around in the 2nd round I would consider him.

 

[signbabybrady]

Any confirmation on when this was said. Someone in another thread said it was old.

It's a concern but I also think it's something that can very easily be alleviated when he meets with teams. And more importantly when teams talk to the janitors it can either be confirmed or debunked.

For now with the info I have at hand it certainly moves him below some of the other options I might now prefer at 4. But I don't eliminate him completely.

 

[Rob0729]

Will fit in nicely with Polk.

You know plenty of people on here said they dont care whether Diggs is a diva/problem child as long as he performs. So who cares if this kid doesnt enjoy watching film as long as he shows up on game day. If he is hanging around in the 2nd round I would consider him.

Don't misquote me. I do care if players watch film or not. I am just not going to put much stock in a 21 second video with no context. Unless there is actual proof this guy is not prepared for the game on Saturdays (soon to be Sunday), I am not going to believe these videos. Now if he isn't prepared, then it is an issue.

But either way, this video won't have much bearing. With him being a high first round pick, teams are going to do their research including talking to people in the organization to find out what type of preparation this guy has.

 

[Username]

Any confirmation on when this was said. Someone in another thread said it was old.

It's a concern but I also think it's something that can very easily be alleviated when he meets with teams. And more importantly when teams talk to the janitors it can either be confirmed or debunked.

For now with the info I have at hand it certainly moves him below some of the other options I might now prefer at 4. But I don't eliminate him completely.

It was when he was a rookie. It wasn't a media interview or anything, he was approached by a streamer while he was eating in a diner.