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Are Bama fans more surprised by Mathieu's success in the NFL or LSU fans about Henry's?
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:20 am
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:20 am
I thought Henry was too slow in hitting the hole to have success in the NFL. I was a tad bit off target.
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Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:29 am to HoopyD
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I thought Henry was too slow in hitting the hole to have success in the NFL. I was a tad bit off target.
No one has gotten Henry's skill level right, except his high school coach. The more you rely on him the stronger he gets. In the 4th quarter, everyone slows down and then defenses start making some serious business decisions.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:31 am to HoopyD
I didn’t think either would be good nfl players
I thought tyrann was too small, not strong enough, not fast enough and I was worried about his discipline
I thought Henry wouldn’t be able bully nfl guys, I thought his agility and acceleration would hold him back
I was wrong on both. Both are badass players and seem to be great guys
I thought tyrann was too small, not strong enough, not fast enough and I was worried about his discipline
I thought Henry wouldn’t be able bully nfl guys, I thought his agility and acceleration would hold him back
I was wrong on both. Both are badass players and seem to be great guys
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:35 am to Solo Cam
I honestly thought Honey Badger would be successful in NFL of he got his off the field issues fixed.
Dude made to many plays to be ignored and was going to get a shot. Seems he made the most of it and I'm happy for him.
Dude made to many plays to be ignored and was going to get a shot. Seems he made the most of it and I'm happy for him.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:35 am to HoopyD
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I thought Henry was too slow in hitting the hole to have success in the NFL.
I did too
Also though Matthieu would struggle due to his size, 5’9” against some of these huge receivers and tightends.
But he’s a baller.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:36 am to HoopyD
I thought Mathieu would have a career in the NFL if he didn’t have any more weed issues...but admittedly, thinking he would be a CB, I wasn’t sure how long that career would be...moving him to safety was brilliant though and suited his skill set to a T...he’s one of the best out there now...
This post was edited on 1/18/21 at 8:37 am
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:36 am to Solo Cam
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I was wrong on both. Both are badass players and seem to be great guys
Agree with all that
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:37 am to HoopyD
quote:I take it he's done well?
Are Bama fans more surprised by Mathieu's success in the NFL
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:38 am to HoopyD
I quite honestly never gave Mathieu a second thought after the 2011 season.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:41 am to HoopyD
From the outside looking in, I’m more surprised with Mathieu. Doesn’t have the measurables, and he had issues coming out of LSU (and getting kicked off the team). Glad to see him having a successful career though.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:43 am to HoopyD
Well, let's see. The following describes 2 players who turned out to be good professional players in the sport of football.
A) This player won the Heisman trophy, was an exemplary young man in character and behavior while representing his university.
B) This player was kicked off his university's football team for substance abuse and had a generally bad reputation.
Which one is more surprising to you?
A) This player won the Heisman trophy, was an exemplary young man in character and behavior while representing his university.
B) This player was kicked off his university's football team for substance abuse and had a generally bad reputation.
Which one is more surprising to you?
This post was edited on 1/18/21 at 8:45 am
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:47 am to TiderNAL
I thought Henry would be successful as long as he went to a team that believed in the run.
Mathieu I was sorta wrong. I thought he would be good but I thought he would be used in the slot. Never expected him to be a safety.
Mathieu I was sorta wrong. I thought he would be good but I thought he would be used in the slot. Never expected him to be a safety.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:50 am to TiderNAL
T Mathieu is actually a really good guy and always has been. He NEVER had a bad reputation. His issues were limited to using marijuana/synthetic marijuana to deal with the anxiety and pressure he experienced. He fell into it , but worked his way out of yet hole. He is extremely generous with his time and money. He is the ultimate team leader for the Chiefs and per Andy Reid is responsible for changing their team culture.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 8:59 am to HoopyD
Mathieu has become a better player in KC than he was in Arizona or Houston. In those places he seemed like just a solid starter (other than that one really good year in Arizona), but in KC he has become an elite player.
I'm not surprised that they're both doing well, but they are probably doing better than I would have thought.
I'm not surprised that they're both doing well, but they are probably doing better than I would have thought.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:05 am to michael corleone
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T Mathieu is actually a really good guy and always has been. He NEVER had a bad reputation. His issues were limited to using marijuana/synthetic marijuana to deal with the anxiety and pressure he experienced. He fell into it , but worked his way out of yet hole. He is extremely generous with his time and money. He is the ultimate team leader for the Chiefs and per Andy Reid is responsible for changing their team culture.
Are you saying he self-medicated to deal with emotional issues?
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:13 am to bamabkj
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I honestly thought Honey Badger would be successful in NFL of he got his off the field issues fixed.
This.
There was never and doubt about his skill.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:14 am to JustGetItRight
He is a really good football player. He brings in most every game. Salute
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:17 am to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
I thought both would have good careers but not close to be superstars. Lol
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:18 am to HoopyD
Who is Henry?
Posted on 1/18/21 at 9:25 am to HoopyD
This is a pretty good comparison. I've definitely been impressed and pleased with Mathieu's pro career. I'll always have a place in my heart for undersized, scrappy DB's, so I never disliked him in college or anything like some Bama fans. But I definitely didn't think his skillset would translate to the next level. Happy to say I was wrong on that!
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