Michael Oher Leads when munching 168 Mocks

skinsfan69 · 03-22-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I may have posted this before, but for those of you who haven't read this story on Oher, it's one of the most moving sports profiles I've ever read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/24/ma...4football.html

I saw a story about him on ESPN and it was just an amazing unbelievable touching story. This is the the kind of guy that you root for. I hope we draft him.

Trample the Elderly · 03-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Better Oher than Sanchez.

FRPLG · 03-23-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nflnick11

I just read that he has a major learning disability, and that he really never understood the play book at ole miss, if this is true then I'm diffenitly taking A Smith over him, I read this in the new sporting news daft guide, which is a little outdated, and I suggest you look at it instead of buy it..

Donkey...If true, imagine what he could do with the full force and benefit of an NFL team putting every possible resource it could into helping him learn a play book. He dominated in college and didn't know the play book? SHoot I'll take five of him.

The Goat · 03-23-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Donkey...If true, imagine what he could do with the full force and benefit of an NFL team putting every possible resource it could into helping him learn a play book. He dominated in college and didn't know the play book? SHoot I'll take five of him.

Nice angle... the way I see it Oher didn't have any meaningful education till he was about a junior in HS. Yeah he's gonna be a bit behind still in the brains department but the book is true he's shown he can learn when he decides to.

FRPLG · 03-23-2009, 09:16 AM

I am actually a little scared of Oher now. If the guy essentially had no social skills and basically no education until like 5 years ago I am concerned the guy might be a nut case due to his "upbringing". Once thrown into the petri dish that is the NFL who knows where the hell he heads mentally. On the other hand he may be moldable so who knows.

TO is the perfect example. By most accounts he was a humble down to earth guy early in his career. Now look at him. And he purportedly had a weird upbringing.

redskingrove · 03-23-2009, 10:28 AM

at this point in the draft discussions, rumors are rampant in order to throw off teams from their focus on particular players. The Redskins have several needs, but should look to pick up a backup LB in free agency, Take the best OT avialable at the 13th pick. Should no elite OT be available, take Center Mack then trade remaining lower round picks for a early 2nd rounder to pick up Britton or Loadholt at the Tackle slot. This would give us the best foundation for the 2009 season. We don't need more defense. Our defense was in the top tiers last year without the acquisition of Haynesworth, Wynn, Hall, etc. We will be fine on Defense. Better protect our QB if we are going to make the playoffs this year. If we faulter, it will be our young WR corp not stepping up again this year.

Monkeydad · 03-23-2009, 10:40 AM

O-Lineman? I'll take him. We're to the point where we I don't care WHO they draft as long as he'll be on the O-line.

vallin21 · 03-23-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by redskingrove

at this point in the draft discussions, rumors are rampant in order to throw off teams from their focus on particular players. The Redskins have several needs, but should look to pick up a backup LB in free agency, Take the best OT avialable at the 13th pick. Should no elite OT be available, take Center Mack then trade remaining lower round picks for a early 2nd rounder to pick up Britton or Loadholt at the Tackle slot. This would give us the best foundation for the 2009 season. We don't need more defense. Our defense was in the top tiers last year without the acquisition of Haynesworth, Wynn, Hall, etc. We will be fine on Defense. Better protect our QB if we are going to make the playoffs this year. If we faulter, it will be our young WR corp not stepping up again this year.

So you want Wynn as you starting LDE, and Blades at the starting OLB? Wynn is 35 and out of gas, and Blades is as more suited for MLB and is a liability in pass coverage, so I think we need "more" defense.

GTripp0012 · 03-23-2009, 11:33 AM

Yeah, we definately need more talent on D. Don't really care where it comes from, because pass rushing talent is abundant in this league, but we need to get our hands on it.

03-22-2009, 10:50 PM	#17
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 35 Posts: 2,906	Re: Michael Oher Leads when munching 168 Mocks Better Oher than Sanchez.

03-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#20
FRPLG Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 9,232	Re: Michael Oher Leads when munching 168 Mocks I am actually a little scared of Oher now. If the guy essentially had no social skills and basically no education until like 5 years ago I am concerned the guy might be a nut case due to his "upbringing". Once thrown into the petri dish that is the NFL who knows where the hell he heads mentally. On the other hand he may be moldable so who knows. TO is the perfect example. By most accounts he was a humble down to earth guy early in his career. Now look at him. And he purportedly had a weird upbringing.

03-23-2009, 10:28 AM	#21
redskingrove Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 57	Re: Michael Oher Leads when munching 168 Mocks at this point in the draft discussions, rumors are rampant in order to throw off teams from their focus on particular players. The Redskins have several needs, but should look to pick up a backup LB in free agency, Take the best OT avialable at the 13th pick. Should no elite OT be available, take Center Mack then trade remaining lower round picks for a early 2nd rounder to pick up Britton or Loadholt at the Tackle slot. This would give us the best foundation for the 2009 season. We don't need more defense. Our defense was in the top tiers last year without the acquisition of Haynesworth, Wynn, Hall, etc. We will be fine on Defense. Better protect our QB if we are going to make the playoffs this year. If we faulter, it will be our young WR corp not stepping up again this year.

03-23-2009, 10:40 AM	#22
Monkeydad Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 33 Posts: 14,884	Re: Michael Oher Leads when munching 168 Mocks O-Lineman? I'll take him. We're to the point where we I don't care WHO they draft as long as he'll be on the O-line. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

03-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#24
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 25 Posts: 15,143	Re: Michael Oher Leads when munching 168 Mocks Yeah, we definately need more talent on D. Don't really care where it comes from, because pass rushing talent is abundant in this league, but we need to get our hands on it. __________________ Shanahan: “The bad thing is he's [Sav Rocca] probably our best offensive weapon and that’s not good.”

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