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Can Ricky Jean-Francois be the GOAT @ lineman?
Jul 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM
- BurritoSmuggler
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he has the talent, but to be great, you need more than talent. we shall see if hes got it. i sure hope so
Jul 21, 2009 at 12:17 PM
- lamontb
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Originally posted by Kolohe:Originally posted by lamontb:Originally posted by Kolohe:
I wouldn't really look at Jean-Francois as a 7th rounder since he was basically projected as a 2nd to 4th round pick before the draft. He pretty much dropped due to his 12 month suspension, attitude and groin injury.
Which makes him a 7th rounder
You see your looking at it as its written, but not understanding the big picture. Of course hes a 7th rounder, thanks Dr. Obvious, but for his play on the field and potential, he was projected around a 2nd-4th round pick. Which is why I said I wouldn't really look at him as a 7th round pick. Different atmosphere, coaching, teammates, mindset, who knows maybe his play will finally live up to the potential people once saw in him.
Yea I understood what you meant but no matter how athletic you are if you've been suspended, have attitude problems, and a injury that will overshadows those positives. Thus making him 7th round talent. He didn't play like 4th round talent last year.
Jul 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM
- BasharCali49
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I see nothing wrong with what he said. It means he wants to work hard to be a great player. I hope the other Niner Players have the same mentality.
Jul 21, 2009 at 3:28 PM
- SerJerryofRice
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Originally posted by global_nomad:Originally posted by global_nomad:Stop! Grammar Time!
To be the best you have to win game and that's why I play this game. I wanna be remember as the greatest lineman that walk into the NFL
http://twitter.com/Freakyjean
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If it were never for football, I'd've never played football.
(to be read in Magic Johnson ebonics)
Jul 21, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- waiting4number6
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Originally posted by global_nomad:
But as Balmer, (even Mario Williams) have proven its hard to adjust to the NFL in your rookie season on the D-Line.
Super Mario had some sacks and some actual numbers his rookie year, Balmer did absolutely nothing.
Jul 21, 2009 at 3:36 PM
- zozell
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Originally posted by global_nomad:Originally posted by global_nomad:Stop! Grammar Time!
To be the best you have to win game and that's why I play this game. I wanna be remember as the greatest lineman that walk into the NFL
http://twitter.com/Freakyjean
.
Jul 21, 2009 at 3:42 PM
- tohara3
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Hope he has good training camp
Jul 21, 2009 at 4:37 PM
- global_nomad
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Originally posted by BurritoSmuggler:
he has the talent, but to be great, you need more than talent. we shall see if hes got it. i sure hope so
he sure has the confidence/swagger to be great.
Jul 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM
- billybonka
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yeah no 
Jul 21, 2009 at 5:55 PM
- phatbutskinny
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Yes he can be the GOAT @ lineman, but Michael Spurlock can also be the GOAT @ WR. just cuz he can doesn't mean he will be
Jul 21, 2009 at 5:56 PM
- altadenaniner
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The man has moxy, but he's also just a rookie.
Jul 21, 2009 at 6:19 PM
- montana4ever
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I hope so, but probably not. 
Jul 21, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- Kolohe
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Originally posted by lamontb:Originally posted by Kolohe:Originally posted by lamontb:Originally posted by Kolohe:
I wouldn't really look at Jean-Francois as a 7th rounder since he was basically projected as a 2nd to 4th round pick before the draft. He pretty much dropped due to his 12 month suspension, attitude and groin injury.
Which makes him a 7th rounder
You see your looking at it as its written, but not understanding the big picture. Of course hes a 7th rounder, thanks Dr. Obvious, but for his play on the field and potential, he was projected around a 2nd-4th round pick. Which is why I said I wouldn't really look at him as a 7th round pick. Different atmosphere, coaching, teammates, mindset, who knows maybe his play will finally live up to the potential people once saw in him.
Yea I understood what you meant but no matter how athletic you are if you've been suspended, have attitude problems, and a injury that will overshadows those positives. Thus making him 7th round talent. He didn't play like 4th round talent last year.
I think it was more about the potential to be good in the Pro's than anything. Trent Edwards' play in college certainly didn't amount to a 3rd round pick, and I could name a bunch of players who didn't play to their draft status, but the point was potential to be better in the Pro's.
Jul 21, 2009 at 7:24 PM
- backontop
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Can he? Yes. Will he? Probably not.
Jul 21, 2009 at 8:23 PM
- ninersrule4
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Who really is the GOAT of the DL
Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Charles Haley????
Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Charles Haley????