drocksthaparty Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Guys make sure you check out this article, this kid would be a great fit the defense for the Jets, what do you guys think? Tomorrow there will be an exclusive interview with him. http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/4/23/2968478/all-eyez-on-me-vontaze-burfict-tell-all-story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Sadly all indications point towards this being a very short story. Once considered a possible first round prospect the debate now is if Burfict is drafted at all. It's quite possible he's clinically insane. He has absolutely embarrassed himself leading up to the draft. He was horrible at the combine. Out of shape, fat, slow and disinterested. He was so bad at his pro day he had another pro day only to look just as bad. He's probably the biggest disappointment in this year's entire draft. Er, all that said I say draft him in the 7th!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Only reason I'd drsft him is because we have comp picks to throw away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Burfict was born to be one of Rex's Guys™. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Only reason I'd drsft him is because we have comp picks to throw away. exactimondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Plus, when they do Hard Knocks it'll be really interesting to see how he survives dorming with Bart Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 There was also this http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/dennis_dillon/04/20/vontaze.burfict/index.html I really wish I was able to coach him. His story is so familiar and I feel like I could reach him and create one hell of a football player. He really sounds like a lost kid just looking for guidance. Only reason I'd drsft him is because we have comp picks to throw away. I like that you word it "picks to throw away" when so many people on here bitch about missed picks in the later rounds as a black mark on Tanny. That being said bring him to NY, Rex can reach him (if he wants). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 More plus...He's one of the few guys with both the height and the weight (when he's not being fat) to start in this system. There's not many in this draft or any draft I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I like that you word it "picks to throw away" when so many people on here bitch about missed picks in the later rounds as a black mark on Tanny. That being said bring him to NY, Rex can reach him (if he wants). Some people are just dummies...The Jets are probably actually pretty good with the late picks if it starts from the 4th on (no facts just bullsh*t) and the chances of finding a good, starting caliber player past the third is pretty low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 There was also this http://sportsillustr...fict/index.html Ma God. Holy just.. face palm and sympathize for the stupid, moment. No way this guy survives past 30. I wish him the best but..."working hard to overcome bad rep..." BY HANGING OUT IN VEGAS WITH YOUR BUDDIES?????????????????? LOL. Are you ******* serious. Can't make this stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 F it maybe I'm just not thinking this through though. I mean I was thinking...what is his agent thinking, letting him in Vegas. But then Vegas is probably the last place you're getting arrested so maybe I'm the dummy I guess.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 He's got some Artest in him. Why not. (his film isnt that bad either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Since his stock has dropped, all the "experts" began to pile on with their opinions as to Burfict's ability to play. A lot of it is wrong or just exaggerated. Mike Mayock, who I respect, claimed he has poor instincts. I vehemently disagree. From what I see Burfict lacks discipline and technique. A lot of what he needs is someone to take him under their wing and build his confidence. The guy has talent, unquestioned, but he needs to focus his talent into his position. A lot of times he runs around looking to make a play, and then he is caught out of place. I've got to believe Rex is at the least intrigued by Burfict. He's dealt with "troublemakers" before and had good results. Give him a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Since his stock has dropped, all the "experts" began to pile on with their opinions as to Burfict's ability to play. A lot of it is wrong or just exaggerated. Mike Mayock, who I respect, claimed he has poor instincts. I vehemently disagree. From what I see Burfict lacks discipline and technique. A lot of what he needs is someone to take him under their wing and build his confidence. The guy has talent, unquestioned, but he needs to focus his talent into his position. A lot of times he runs around looking to make a play, and then he is caught out of place. I've got to believe Rex is at the least intrigued by Burfict. He's dealt with "troublemakers" before and had good results. Give him a shot. I agree. He's undisciplined as all hell...but the way he pursues the ball his relentless. He's violent, which is good. We have enough guys that arent already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrellegivesmeaboner#24 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I always tried to watch ASU games simply to see this kid. I realize he has had the offseason from hell, but I think this kid can play ball. If we can snag him late, I think he ends up replacing Bart Scott as our starting ILB by next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbone Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Why would Rex be able to reach this young man when no one else has been able to so far? Asking a lot of Rex to be the psychiatrist for this knucklehead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I didn't know who it was at the time but I remember watching the game screaming wrap your arms at 7:43. Now I know it was Burfict. He tends to put his head down when he makes a tackle. If they teach him to watch what he tackles that will be a major improvement. I really have to disagree with Mike Mayock. The guy has all the talent, he just needs to put it together from the mental part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Sadly all indications point towards this being a very short story. Once considered a possible first round prospect the debate now is if Burfict is drafted at all. It's quite possible he's clinically insane. He has absolutely embarrassed himself leading up to the draft. He was horrible at the combine. Out of shape, fat, slow and disinterested. He was so bad at his pro day he had another pro day only to look just as bad. He's probably the biggest disappointment in this year's entire draft. Er, all that said I say draft him in the 7th!! I agree with you, but still worth a risk as a late late draft pick. He has a much better upside than say... Scotty McKnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I agree with you, but still worth a risk as a late late draft pick. He has a much better upside than say... Scotty McKnight. I'm with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm with you. You know he is gonna wanna get paid. I bet he shows up for that first contract hungry, figuratively and literally... fatboy. And he can't be worse than Gholston was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I dont think we are the only team thinking about taking a chance on this guy, those extra picks probably wont land him, since our 4 - 6 picks usually suck anyway I say take a chance and lock this kid up. i hope they pick him up in the 4-6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 It's about 20-1 against this guy making it thru an NFL camp. Still take a shot at him with a 6-7, no earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ryan Leaf thought a trip to Vegas was the way to go @ draft time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 It's about 20-1 against this guy making it thru an NFL camp. Still take a shot at him with a 6-7, no earlier i rather have this guy who has the talent than some bum we always seem to pick up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 i rather have this guy who has the talent than some bum we always seem to pick up.. Exactly what constitutes "talent"? He isn't particularly fast. He is out of shape. I actually like this guy, but reaching for him because some people thought he was a first round pick a year or two ago isn't going to help us much. Everybody has talent. Even those UDFAs we pull in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Apparently failed his drug test at the combine. Terrible offseason for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 love Burfict the player. And normally love taking shots on guys like this. But with our locker room already in disarray, might not be such a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 For what it's worth, I'm pretty sure Polian and Parcells had him pegged as a second rounder on their draft board. Im not sure if they were completely disregarding off the field stuff, but the kid clearly was higly regarded. I wouldn't be surprised to see someone use as high as a 5th on him. Also wouldn't be surprised to see it be the ravens and have him become the next lewis; there's clearly a far greater chance of him washing out completely, but i just have a sneaking suspicion that if he finds someone that can actually get to him, he'll turn into a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 For what it's worth, I'm pretty sure Polian and Parcells had him pegged as a second rounder on their draft board. Im not sure if they were completely disregarding off the field stuff, but the kid clearly was higly regarded. I wouldn't be surprised to see someone use as high as a 5th on him. Also wouldn't be surprised to see it be the ravens and have him become the next lewis; there's clearly a far greater chance of him washing out completely, but i just have a sneaking suspicion that if he finds someone that can actually get to him, he'll turn into a player. Yeah, you see the talent level but there's just no discipline on the field. Seems to like football but weight gets up and he's not as athletic as you think he could be. The odds he ends up being a player end up smaller and smaller the longer this offseason goes, but given late round guys are probably coinflips anyway I'd take a shot on him with one of the comp picks and see if the team gets lucky. The other guy who failed his test, Hosley, is a guy they've apparently shown a lot of interest in as well. Given the team's depth at corner isn't tremendous right now and he'll probably slip some, could be a day 3 option if he falls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I dont think we are the only team thinking about taking a chance on this guy, those extra picks probably wont land him, since our 4 - 6 picks usually suck anyway I say take a chance and lock this kid up. i hope they pick him up in the 4-6th you should check out our 4th round picks. they have been good or at least above average. no way they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 you should check out our 4th round picks. they have been good or at least above average. no way they suck. who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 4113Dwight Lowery CBSan Jose State 4103Brad SmithWRMissouri4117Leon WashingtonRBFlorida State4123Kerry RhodesSSLouisville4108Jerricho CotcheryWRNorth Carolina State who? Formatting be damned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 so we had a couple gimmick players, a cry baby and well, cotch was tough, nothing special though....again I say grab rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Burfict was born to be one of Rex's Guys™. Kind of wish he was. How did everyone miss on this kid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Many Jets fans didn't want any part of Burfict he was a beast in college and he would have helped this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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