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I actually think the Titans likely take Tate even if Love was on the board. Analytically taking a WR helps Ward way more than a RB. Plus the value in terms of roster construction. Love is the going to

Big dick playas! Swinging past ya knees!

I dont know if the plan was to go Tate all along but I do think that the Cards picking Love made it an easy choice that protected our FO from itself re: Love. I do believe we tried to trade back and i

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I think we are fine at OL.  We have the depth in place and have a ton of money to get a vet if we want it.  I think LB is the target at 69 because of Saleh's D needs.  Grey is fine but Barton is not.  

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Plaxico Burress was a highly touted, elite wide receiver prospect in the 2000 NFL Draft, selected 8th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Michigan State. Standing 6'5"–6'6" and weighing 230+ lbs, he was praised for his immense size, long arms, and ability to make contested catches, functioning as a "tight end" sized playmaker. 

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Draft Profile and Scouting Report

Measurables: 6'5"–6'6" (98th percentile), 230–231 lbs (97th percentile).

Strengths: Exceptional height and catch radius allowed him to dominate defensive backs, especially on deep balls and inside routes. He was described as a competitive, athletic receiver with great blocking ability.

Weaknesses: Entered the draft with only two years of major college experience. Draft reports noted a need for refinement in route running, and he faced some questions regarding maturity, clashes with coaches, and missed workouts at Michigan State.

 

 

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I'm going to back the selections by Borgonzi and his evaluators.  Better than the JRob injury special or whatever Carthon was doing.  Both players dealt with some personal tragedy and came out the other side intact.  Not sure if Saleh wasn't sold on Reese/Styles and/or Daboll and Ward won out and got who they wanted.  Trading up will always cost you something but the extra contract year should work well with Faulk's youth.  Still some holes to fill so we'll see who comes in tonight and tomorrow.

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7 minutes ago, Legaltitan said:

I don't get it either. Seem like completely different guys. 

Completely different. The only similarity is high pointing. Just because I'm bored I went and checked out college tape of Burress. First two catches were balls he let get right into his chest. Juxtapose that to watching 160 targets for Tate and didn't see that a single time lol. Burress had bad hands. Tate is the opposite. Basically polar opposite mindsets and players. I've seen worse comparisons from Bongo though...at least they have one thing in common! 

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8 hours ago, OILERMAN said:

I actually think the Titans likely take Tate even if Love was on the board.


That has to be the case or the team is not being run well. If you grade a WR as being worth the 4th pick, which they did, there is no RB valued higher no matter how good he.

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54 minutes ago, Legaltitan said:

Tate is described as wiry - Burress was huge.

Burress had drop problems - Tate's best quality is his surehandedness

Burress had attitude and work ethic issues - Tate is the opposite.

Burress a poor route runner in college - Tate's next best quality is his route running.


iirc, Plax’s game was all about out-beefing DBs while still having reasonable speed. Tate’s on-field game is polished perfection compared to Burress as a prospect. And you’re also correct about character concerns coming out.  

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2 hours ago, SuperFreak90 said:

Tictacdumbass is crapping all over the Titans.  What a moron.

I saw Stillman lost his mind over the Tate pick...

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10 minutes ago, begooode said:


And you’re also correct about character concerns coming out.  

Which ended up being the main issue, as I recall. Despite his questionable hands Burress showed flashes of being a quality WR. The Steelers are tradionally very good at drafting. But as I remember it was the character and wortk ethic, more than anything, that sealed his fate. Didn't the retard shoot himself in the foot (literally) or am I confusing him with someone else.

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2 minutes ago, Legaltitan said:

Which ended up being the main issue, as I recall. Despite his questionable hands Burress showed flashes of being a quality WR. The Steelers are tradionally very good at drafting. But as I remember it was the character and wortk ethic, more than anything, that sealed his fate. Didn't the retard shoot himself in the foot (literally) or am I confusing him with someone else.

 

totally forgot about that. NYC gun charge, too, in a crowded nightclub. Yeesh
 

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