Kayvon Thibodeaux leaves combine early

[Copernicus]

Unfolding now. Surprise to everyone. Collected his stuff and walked off. Not a good look according to all the commentators. Becoming a conversation. Ugggh

[RedBeardedSavage]

[mrcoops]

Hmmmm...

Getting less keen on the idea of picking this guy at 4.

Hutchinson, Johnson, Walker all probably ahead of Thib on an increasing number of boards.

[Dcat]

NFW, he gets my #4...    

[OilfieldJet]

Way too high on the bust scale, just no way at #4.

[UntouchableCrew]

Didn't DEs wrap up yesterday...? I thought today was DBs and kickers.

[Copernicus]

Just now, mrcoops said:

Hmmmm...

Getting less keen on the idea of picking this guy at 4.

Hutchinson, Johnson, Walker all probably ahead of Thib on an increasing number of boards.

My initial reaction is the same Coops. The story is just unfolding and it seems like a surprise to all that he is leaving. Wow 

[thshadow]

What was he supposed to be doing today, if he stayed?

[Copernicus]

Just now, UntouchableCrew said:

Didn't DEs wrap up yesterday...? I thought today was DBs and kickers.

I am checking and rechecking that what I am watching is "live" lol. Willie McGinist was praising him right as this unfolded and it became awkward real quickly

[Copernicus]

4 minutes ago, thshadow said:

What was he supposed to be doing today, if he stayed?

He ran the 40, packed his things and left. They are continuing to do shuttle drills and other. The commentators (including MCGinist) were taken back even referencing his self proclaimation if being Clowney 2.0. Initially awkward and not a good look. 

[Hal N of Provo]

Not at 10 either.   Jets are building a culture and can’t afford the bust risk.  Some other “rich” team will be in position for a low floor high ceiling pick.  

[Larz]

He told reporter girl he was doing Dline and LB drills at his pro day. 
 

the scouts will still see his drills, but what stood out to me was willie McGinest obviously being surprised and sort of at a loss for words 

The more I read about this guy the less I like him

I wonder what number he will wear for the Jets lol

[Barry McCockinner]

Waaay to risky for any team to take in the top 3. 

[Copernicus]

For the "If Kayvon Thibadeaux is there at #4 I am running to the podium" crowd, has this given you any reason to pause? This is giving me Vernon Gholston vibes in the sense of an odd personality leading and decision making up to the draft. I can remember a strong group of supporters stating things like "I dont care about Gholston's personality ect, ect"  Trevon Walker, Ojabo, and Karlaftis just moved up a notch intitally for me. 

[Larz]

15 minutes ago, Copernicus said:

I am checking and rechecking that what I am watching is "live" lol. Willie McGinist was praising him right as this unfolded and it became awkward real quickly

That was yesterday 

[RedBeardedSavage]

He was supposed to be this athletic freak and yet Walker, Johnson and maybe even Sam Williams were just as impressive.

Seems like KT thinks he's more of an outlier than he actually he is. 

Sorry, bruh, you're just not that special. 

[PS17]

3 minutes ago, Copernicus said:

For the "If Kayvon Thibadeaux is there at #4 I am running to the podium" crowd, has this given you any reason to pause? This is giving me Vernon Gholston vibes in the sense of an odd personality leading and decision making up to the draft. I can remember a strong group of supporters stating things like "I dont care about Gholston's personality ect, ect"  Trevon Walker, Ojabo, and Karlaftis just moved up a notch intitally for me. 

Thibodeaux was number one on my board entering the combine. Gun to my head now I don’t take him at 4. If he slides to 10, maybe I take the risk. But he seems like a major diva. 

[RVAJet815]

5 minutes ago, Copernicus said:

For the "If Kayvon Thibadeaux is there at #4 I am running to the podium" crowd, has this given you any reason to pause? This is giving me Vernon Gholston vibes in the sense of an odd personality leading and decision making up to the draft. I can remember a strong group of supporters stating things like "I dont care about Gholston's personality ect, ect"  Trevon Walker, Ojabo, and Karlaftis just moved up a notch intitally for me. 

That was me previously, but yeah big time pause now. Ghosty vibes are never a good thing. Obviously defer to JD and Co. But Ekwonu/Walker easily better options at 4 for me. And this Sauce talk is growing on me. 

[Untouchable]

Walker and Penning in Round 1

Hop on the bandwagon 

[Copernicus]

5 minutes ago, Larz said:

That was yesterday 

Hmmm, thanks Larz, surprisingly I didnt know this yesterday, ooops. Regardless this is possibly a move that changes opinion on this player. Giving me Gholston vibes.Lots of worthy edges in this draft rounds 1-2. I think I am passing on Thib if Im the Jets

[68JET11]

One word    "DIVA"

[Copernicus]

2 minutes ago, Untouchable said:

Walker and Penning in Round 1

Hop on the bandwagon 

Walker I can see but Penning at 10 seems a bit high. 

[Snell41]

For the "If Kayvon Thibadeaux is there at #4 I am running to the podium" crowd, has this given you any reason to pause? This is giving me Vernon Gholston vibes in the sense of an odd personality leading and decision making up to the draft. I can remember a strong group of supporters stating things like "I dont care about Gholston's personality ect, ect"  Trevon Walker, Ojabo, and Karlaftis just moved up a notch intitally for me. 

I would have run to the podium if he’s available, but I also feel the mental profile of a player is incredibly important when teams are shelling out millions so this definitely gives me pause. That said, anyone who’s on the “trade for Calvin Ridley” train needs to sit down if they’re against Kayvon citing the makeup of his mentality.


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[Mogglez]

Yup, that just about does it for me.  Unless he comes out with a damn good explanation, Douglas shouldn’t touch him with a 50ft. pole 

 

[Adoni Beast]

This guy is no Bosa as is…pass all together.

[mrcoops]

5 minutes ago, Untouchable said:

Walker and Penning in Round 1

Hop on the bandwagon 

I call shotgun.

[CSNY]

He’s not that good. Combined with some diva like attitude and references to his brand has me thinking Bust written all over this kid. 

[Patriot Killa]

Walker is going to be a star that nobody talked about during the draft process because they already expected him to do well & other flashy names took the spotlight. 
 

Jets should take advantage and get the guy who’s really going to turn into an NFL player.

I get awful, awful vibes from KT.

[TheNuuFaaolaExperience]

I'll take this story at face value when making my comment. STAY THE F AWAY FROM THIS HEADACHE!

[Spoot-Face]

Don't see JD picking this guy.

[Untouchable]

11 minutes ago, Copernicus said:

Walker I can see but Penning at 10 seems a bit high. 

Highly athletic, nasty ass dude who could play RG or RT and has been ascending for a while now.

Gives you insurance in case Becton flames out, and if the Jets bring in Jensen and get rid of McGovern, could help form the nastiest interior OL in the league along with AVT.

Fant

AVT

Jensen

Penning

Becton

 

I guarantee we’d start seeing the Jets rip off some big runs up the gut for the first time in a decade and would suddenly start converting those 3rd and shorts at a sky high rate instead of getting stuffed at the line or in the backfield.

We also wouldn’t see the entire OL standing around with their hands on their hips when our prized young QB gets slammed into the turf.

[Copernicus]

12 minutes ago, 68JET11 said:

One word    "DIVA"

I just heard that part of Thibs reasoning to go to Oregon was its connection to Nike and branding. Anyone else read this somewhere?. First Im hearing it but another knotch lower for me if true

[Barry McCockinner]

Does it matter if he's a diva when he's sacking the QB?

We're Jets fans, do you know who was one of the biggest NFL divas of all time? Joe Namath.

Some other noteworthy NFL divas.

• T.O.
• Randy Moss
• Ocho Cinco
• Deion Sanders
• Brett Favre
• Keyshawn Johnson
• Eric Dickerson
• Tiki Barber

If his ability is worthy of the #4 overall and he loves football you take the guy.

[Copernicus]

12 minutes ago, Snell41 said:

 

I would have run to the podium if he’s available, but I also feel the mental profile of a player is incredibly important when teams are shelling out millions so this definitely gives me pause. That said, anyone who’s on the “trade for Calvin Ridley” train needs to sit down if they’re against Kayvon citing the makeup of his mentality.


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Same here Snell. I am surprised at the amount of Jets fans who are declaring "trade for Ridley" and we still dont know what happened woith him last season. New York market difficult enough, we are really going to add someone to this team with mental health  issues that were serious enough that it took him away from the game?

[Origen]

Jesus, more of this?  Get over it guys