Joyner: Cooley underrated

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

The reason I wanted Okoye so bad in the draft is because we will never ever be able to aquire someone like him again.

Ever again?

I don't think he's a once in a lifetime talent, but that's just me. We'll see how he works out.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ever again?

I don't think he's a once in a lifetime talent, but that's just me. We'll see how he works out.

How many 19 year olds are going to come out with first round talent AND 4 years of college?

I'd be pretty shocked if it ever happened again.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

How many 19 year olds are going to come out with first round talent AND 4 years of college?

I'd be pretty shocked if it ever happened again.

So it's an issue of age for you?

It could also work against him. He's going to be a boy amongst men. He seems mature enough to handle things but you never really know.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So it's an issue of age for you?

It could also work against him. He's going to be a boy amongst men. He seems mature enough to handle things but you never really know.

It's an issue of unique, and seemingly positive qualities. I mean, lots of college exp correlates with success. A young age correlates with potential. Potential + Success is usually a good thing.

Not claiming he will be the greatest ever, just saying that we won't be able to draft someone like him later.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

How many 19 year olds are going to come out with first round talent AND 4 years of college?

I'd be pretty shocked if it ever happened again.

I don't think there is any question Okoye is going to be a really good to great player someday. But he is going to need two or three years before he really develops into that type of player. He wasn't the right pick for us IMO.