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Darvin Adams
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:37 am
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:37 am
Can somebody explain to me why this guy wasn't drafted? He was one of the better WRs in the league the past two years.
I mean, we LSU fans are up in arms that Toliver wasn't drafted, but Adams was arguably better.
I mean, we LSU fans are up in arms that Toliver wasn't drafted, but Adams was arguably better.
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Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:38 am to TxTiger82
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I mean, we LSU fans are up in arms that Toliver wasn't drafted, but Adams was arguably better.
There should be no debate how that. Adams was much better than TT
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:38 am to TxTiger82
Tolliver and Adams are going to be quality pickups for teams IMO
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:42 am to Tigerfan56
after dj hall went undrafted it no longer surprises when numbers arent enough to get a player to the league. I mean, hell, he broke ozzie newsome's recieving record at bama.
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:43 am to bmy
Well, I really wasn't trying to start a comparison thread. I'm more looking for an explanation like....poor route running or something (I really don't know what held him back).
Was it off the field issues? Injuries?
Was it off the field issues? Injuries?
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:44 am to secfan123
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dj hall
DJ Hall had an obvious attitude problem. I don't know if that is the case with Adams (is it?).
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:45 am to TxTiger82
It was just athleticism and size. He runs great routes, has great hands, and blocks well. But he's only like 180 lbs and runs a poor forty
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:45 am to TxTiger82
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DJ Hall had an obvious attitude problem. I don't know if that is the case with Adams (is it?).
It's not. Darvin has never caused any off-field problems
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:46 am to TxTiger82
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DJ Hall had an obvious attitude problem. I don't know if that is the case with Adams (is it?
No it is not. His problem is his measurables and a lot of JUCO and Div IAA WRs came out that had similar measurables.
I think he'll make it as a FA but at worst he'll make a scout team and make some cash. He is a good guy so I hope he does well.
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:50 am to AMM AU9893
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It was just athleticism and size.
Gotcha. You would think teams would want a guy like him as a third or fourth option. He's a sure bet to catch the pass if he's open.
Maybe teams were concerned about his physicality?
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:51 am to TxTiger82
was he hurt during the combine and/or pro day?
Posted on 5/1/11 at 10:57 am to TxTiger82
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DJ Hall had an obvious attitude problem.
no doubt. And i wasnt saying an attitude problem, just pointing out tht it no longer surrises me when a guy with good numbers doesnt get drafted.
Posted on 5/1/11 at 11:16 am to secfan123
Small frame and not great speed to compensate for it. That simple. He doesn't have the measurables and he was injured during the combine so he couldn't really prove himself a worthwhile investment.
He catches everything that comes his way, he does a good job of coming back to the ball (smart on field) and is a great team player. He did a very good job of getting space in college but not sure he will do that in the pros without elite speed and the lack of strength.
He will go to a team that needs him and be a solid free agent receivers out this year, I would argue he will be better than several that were drafted.
He catches everything that comes his way, he does a good job of coming back to the ball (smart on field) and is a great team player. He did a very good job of getting space in college but not sure he will do that in the pros without elite speed and the lack of strength.
He will go to a team that needs him and be a solid free agent receivers out this year, I would argue he will be better than several that were drafted.
Posted on 5/1/11 at 11:20 am to Warfarer
one word will splain it all.... CantTakePayCut
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Posted on 5/1/11 at 11:34 am to Warfarer
What did he injure during the combine?
ed - Never mind. I thought you meant he hurt himself during workouts or something.
ed - Never mind. I thought you meant he hurt himself during workouts or something.
This post was edited on 5/1/11 at 11:44 am
Posted on 5/1/11 at 12:10 pm to TxTiger82
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Maybe teams were concerned about his physicality?
Due to his smaller frame some teams were concerned about his durability, I think he'll make it on a scout team and in a pinch as a FA but I will be surprised if he makes it as a starter. I wish him the best and he did amazing things at Auburn but that doesn't always mean you'll do well at the next level.
Posted on 5/1/11 at 12:27 pm to TxTiger82
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WEAKNESSES
Lacks bulk. Can be jammed and re-routed at the line of scrimmage. Will mis-time jumps and body catch on occasion. Doesn't possess good initial quickness and burst, doesn't eat up cushions quickly, or pose much of a threat in the open field. Run blocking technique needs some work.
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