The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Any thoughts out there on Maurice Clarett? After sitting for so long, and word from last year how out of shape he showed up in at those combines, I can't see this guy going higher than the 4th rd and then most likely washing out of the leaague as a footnote. Any word about how he is lookign this year so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I haven't heard much about him lately. Amazing how some bad advice and an unfavorable ruling from the NCAA looks like will cost him a ton of money and possibly an entire career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Amazing how some bad advice and an unfavorable ruling from the NCAA looks like will cost him a ton of money and possibly an entire career. 706463[/snapback] Couldnt have happened to a more deserving player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 He has come off as a total super Megan Fox bag. But if he had just kept his pie hole shut, worked out for a few years and just built up his image he could have gotten a decent sized signing bonus somewhere without ever touchign the ball and walked away like Ryan Leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I haven't heard much about him lately. Amazing how some bad advice and an unfavorable ruling from the NCAA looks like will cost him a ton of money and possibly an entire career. 706463[/snapback] I think it's a bit more than bad advice and an unfavorable ruling. His attitude has constantly been questioned, he was involved in taking money while at Ohio state and he was arrested for a false report of a robbery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I can't see this guy going higher than the 4th rd and then most likely washing out of the leaague as a footnote. 706428[/snapback] That sounds about right to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I'm not sure I agree with the concensus here. If he can show something at the combine, and go in the 4th or 5th round, he might be a steal. M Moore just proved once again, that size isnt the be all end all. He could be a very valuable third down-kick returner type. He has tools, albeit not in the noggin, it would seem, but...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I'm not sure I agree with the concensus here. If he can show something at the combine, and go in the 4th or 5th round, he might be a steal. M Moore just proved once again, that size isnt the be all end all. He could be a very valuable third down-kick returner type. He has tools, albeit not in the noggin, it would seem, but...... 706880[/snapback] Get him out of the "Turn to the posse and predators for advice (ala Mike Tyson)" failure spiral, get him some solid adult guidance, some ongoing personal discipline, and and he might have an outside chance at contributing at the NFL level ... but the odds against of any of those three things happening are astronomical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 when he was a freshman weren't people talking about him being one of the top picks in the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I'm not sure I agree with the concensus here. If he can show something at the combine, and go in the 4th or 5th round, he might be a steal. M Moore just proved once again, that size isnt the be all end all. He could be a very valuable third down-kick returner type. He has tools, albeit not in the noggin, it would seem, but...... 706880[/snapback] From what I remember, Moore's concerns were more about speed (4.5-4.6 40) than size. Also, from what I remember (which has been awhile since that knucklehead actually played), Clarett was much more of a two down back, a between the tackles type. I think he's a bit of a bruiser, so I wouldn't expect him on 3rd/kicks...then again, we've got Najeh Poopenport returning kicks, so what the hell do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 when he was a freshman weren't people talking about him being one of the top picks in the draft? 706991[/snapback] Yup. If he has a great workout at the combine, I'm sure some teams will overlook his character issues. By the sounds of it, he thinks he should be a first rounder on name alone. We'll see how that works out for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 By the sounds of it, he thinks he should be a first rounder on name alone. We'll see how that works out for him. 707392[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Yup. If he has a great workout at the combine, I'm sure some teams will overlook his character issues. By the sounds of it, he thinks he should be a first rounder on name alone. We'll see how that works out for him. 707392[/snapback] Not going to happen. Every year a player slips because of questionable character. (See Randy Moss.) He might go higher than the 4th round, but no way is he a 1st round pick. The number I heard on him are about 6'0" and about 230 or so lbs. Definitely a two down back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gspot Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Not going to happen. Every year a player slips because of questionable character. (See Randy Moss.) He might go higher than the 4th round, but no way is he a 1st round pick. The number I heard on him are about 6'0" and about 230 or so lbs. Definitely a two down back. 707478[/snapback] ESPN had a piece on the kid last night revolving around the combine preparation. Most of the coaches and scouts interviewed believe he will selected on day 1 with more upside than downside from what they intimated. They did indicate his work-outs at the combine will be the final determinant. Apparently, he has dropped 30 pounds, been lifting heavy things like mad, and has really dedicated himself to the combine. If he runs anything at or below 4.5, I bet someone grabs him on day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I really cannot see why any team would select him with his character and his durability issues. But I guess talent is talent, right? Anyway, at least the team that drafts him will not be getting a Rae Carruth surprise after a few years, knowing of his past troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 ESPN had a piece on the kid last night revolving around the combine preparation. Most of the coaches and scouts interviewed believe he will selected on day 1 with more upside than downside from what they intimated. They did indicate his work-outs at the combine will be the final determinant. Apparently, he has dropped 30 pounds, been lifting heavy things like mad, and has really dedicated himself to the combine. If he runs anything at or below 4.5, I bet someone grabs him on day 1. 707484[/snapback] I think he goes on the first day, just not the first round. Too many question marks around this kid. Might be worth a 3rd round gamble though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Why take the chance before the third round?? The kid is a total headcase, and with his track record he'd probably hold out! With all the quality backs available this year, why roll the dice with this idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 If he has a good combine, no later then late 2nd round. Character issues will not play that big of a factor (for a lot of the teams) if he impresses. If he doesn't, then he may get a 5th or 6th round look, someone is always willing to gamble in the late rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Thank God the Packers aren't in the market for a RB these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I scanned down this entire thread and am somewhat surprised I didn't see the name "Ron Dayne" mentioned here. Clarett is simply Dayne with a bit more athleticism (not saying much) and juke-ability (is that a word?). I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I scanned down this entire thread and am somewhat surprised I didn't see the name "Ron Dayne" mentioned here. Clarett is simply Dayne with a bit more athleticism (not saying much) and juke-ability (is that a word?). I'll pass. 708021[/snapback] Actually, I think the name Lawrence Phillips is more appropriate. He'll be out of the league in 3 years, do a stint in the CFL for a couple of years and then he'll be off to San Quentin doing 7 to 10 for armed robbery or drug trafficing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 23, 2005 Author Share Posted February 23, 2005 Remember, he had HORRIBLE combnies last year. And he did only have that 1 good year and has sat since. He may have been a prospect at one time, but really now it's really just been hype generated by himself and the news stories trackign his problems and issues. That said, I'm sure some team will take a chance on him... I just cant see it happening before the 4th rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 obviously, we're all in the consensus that the dude just blew it. I honestly hope he gets drafted, then gets blasted by some linebacker, ending his career...you know he's a marked man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) I scanned down this entire thread and am somewhat surprised I didn't see the name "Ron Dayne" mentioned here. Clarett is simply Dayne with a bit more athleticism (not saying much) and juke-ability (is that a word?). I'll pass. 708021[/snapback] Actually, I think the name Lawrence Phillips is more appropriate. He'll be out of the league in 3 years, do a stint in the CFL for a couple of years and then he'll be off to San Quentin doing 7 to 10 for armed robbery or drug trafficing. 708124[/snapback] Sure I'll give you that, in the off-field and general attitude sense. I was comparing him to Dayne in the pure football sense. Phillips was actually pretty studly, football-wise. Studlier than Clarett, for sure. Edit: If Clarett had his own graemlin, it would be Edited February 23, 2005 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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