Read the ESPN article on him (most recent ESPN magazine has a 6 page article on Burfict). Very interesting article.
I've read every article I can get my hands on about Burfict and seen him play every game. What stands out to me more than anything is, he is immature and possibly has severe emotional problems.
I think more then the NFL, the guy needs therapy. I'm not trying to say that in a condescending way or anything, its just the way he talks and communicates, I think there is something wrong in his head. He seems to suffer from wild mood swings which leads to his problems on/off the field.
The article said he was about to QUIT football after his combine, because he couldn't handle all the criticism of him. Thats just typical of his behavior. Someone critiques him and he takes it so personal it crushes him and he withdraws. Its why he never improved at ASU, IMO. He was impossible to work with because any negativity that punctured his ego sent him into a tailsdive.
I'd like to see Burfict go undrafted and see a psychiatrist. I think he could be a manic depressant or something the way his emotions seem so out of control.
Article points out he is down to about 240lbs, but still by the photos, he is NO WHERE CLOSE to NFL shape. Also, apparently Pete Carroll was present at Burfict's private work out post ASU workout. I wouldn't be surprised if Pete ends up grabbing him.
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Burfict could go undrafted
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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Apr 25, 2012 at 9:06 AM
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Jay Glazer @JayGlazer NFL teams were informed this week of 2 more players of note who have flunked drug tests: ASU LB Vontaze Burfict and Va Tech CB JayRon Hosley
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM
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Originally posted by natrone06:
What!!!!!!!??????????? I thought he was LaVar Arrington, Ray Lewis and Patrick Willis combined!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/840189-tale-of-the-tape-vontaze-burfict-versus-patrick-willis
I still think someone will take a flyer in round 5-7
Agree with the bolded. And it may be us...
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:09 AM
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Originally posted by valrod33:
Jay Glazer @JayGlazer NFL teams were informed this week of 2 more players of note who have flunked drug tests: ASU LB Vontaze Burfict and Va Tech CB JayRon Hosley
Undrafted fosho now
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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i like this guy we should draft him
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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Originally posted by DRnSFw:
i like this guy we should draft him
What do you like about him? His inability to play within a simple defensive system? His lack of focus? His mental instability? His lack of motivation? Those are all favorites of mine.
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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Anyone see the Bill Parcells draft special last night on ESPN? Parcells had Burfict as a 2nd rounder on his big board.
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
What do you like about him? His inability to play within a simple defensive system? His lack of focus? His mental instability? His lack of motivation? Those are all favorites of mine.
all the above harbaugh has never backed down from a challenge
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:58 AM
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Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Originally posted by valrod33:
Jay Glazer @JayGlazer NFL teams were informed this week of 2 more players of note who have flunked drug tests: ASU LB Vontaze Burfict and Va Tech CB JayRon Hosley
Undrafted fosho now
Here is the official article;
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/18827146/report-vontaze-burfict-jayron-hosley-flunk-drug-tests
Good luck with your bouncer career.
Apr 25, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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he's done, Hosley at least sentence letters of apologies to every team and explained the situation. Burfict is done for sure.
Apr 25, 2012 at 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by D_Niner:
Originally posted by natrone06:
What!!!!!!!??????????? I thought he was LaVar Arrington, Ray Lewis and Patrick Willis combined!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/840189-tale-of-the-tape-vontaze-burfict-versus-patrick-willis
I still think someone will take a flyer in round 5-7
Agree with the bolded. And it may be us...
wow, read that Bleacher Report article and that guy might be the worst self proclaimed draft guru I've ever come across.
His mock draft states that the 49ers let their two "incumbent" guards go. Too bad we lost Iupati....
Apr 25, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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What an idiot. Lost millions of dollars and possibly a chance to play in the big leagues.
Apr 25, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:MOTHERf**kER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow, read that Bleacher Report article and that guy might be the worst self proclaimed draft guru I've ever come across.
His mock draft states that the 49ers let their two "incumbent" guards go. Too bad we lost Iupati....
Apr 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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would not mind inviting him to camp as UDFA
Apr 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by ads_2006:
would not mind inviting him to camp as UDFA
If the only thing they brought him in to do was play special teams....he could be a beast.......the problem is you could also count on some dumb penalties along the way....hitting a guy after the play was over...etc, that sort of thing.