Draft grades

mredskins · 10-05-2023, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think almost every knew Sam was going to have some bad games. Unless he goes off the rails no one wants to see Brissett.

Look around the league, every QB has bad games. Mahomes didn't play well last week. Lamar Jackson has got off to a slow start. These are two NFL MVP's.

I hate Lamar but he has been playing pretty well.

The problem with “everyone has bad games” is the ones you mentioned have also had mountains of great games. Sam has had 5 games and the jury is out on him.

SkinsGuru · 10-04-2023, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MTK

I don't think Forbes is the first rookie to get torched by a couple of all pro WRs, he's definitely had his hands full with the likes of Diggs and Brown. Let's maybe give the kid some time.

I think the reason (at least for me) that people are a touch down on him is that a lot of us wanted Gonzalez and so far Gonzalez has looked like a star and the cornerstone of the defense in New England. And he has the size too. Forbes has some great traits and I am hopeful he will be pretty good. But will he ever be able to handle the big physical receivers? I'm not convinced.

MTK · 10-04-2023, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

I think the reason (at least for me) that people are a touch down on him is that a lot of us wanted Gonzalez and so far Gonzalez has looked like a star and the cornerstone of the defense in New England. And he has the size too. Forbes has some great traits and I am hopeful he will be pretty good. But will he ever be able to handle the big physical receivers? I'm not convinced.

Yeah I hear you, but he's 4 games into his career. Plenty of rookies struggle out of the gate, and some guys look great early on and fade. Have to give him time.

SkinsGuru · 10-04-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MTK

Yeah I hear you, but he's 4 games into his career. Plenty of rookies struggle out of the gate, and some guys look great early on and fade. Have to give him time.

I agree, and hope the FO made the right choice!! Only time will tell.

mredskins · 10-04-2023, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

I think the reason (at least for me) that people are a touch down on him is that a lot of us wanted Gonzalez and so far Gonzalez has looked like a star and the cornerstone of the defense in New England. And he has the size too. Forbes has some great traits and I am hopeful he will be pretty good. But will he ever be able to handle the big physical receivers? I'm not convinced.

For the record Gonzalez is done for the season

SkinsGuru · 10-04-2023, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

For the record Gonzalez is done for the season

that means nothing to the conversation . . . he wouldn't have been in that place and time had he been on this team, so the injury wouldn't have occurred . . . another may have, who knows . . . but from a skill standpoint he has far exceeded Forbes to this point and has the size/strength to compete against the big WR's which is my concern with Forbes.

SFREDSKIN · 10-04-2023, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

that means nothing to the conversation . . . he wouldn't have been in that place and time had he been on this team, so the injury wouldn't have occurred . . . another may have, who knows . . . but from a skill standpoint he has far exceeded Forbes to this point and has the size/strength to compete against the big WR's which is my concern with Forbes.

Forbes will be just fine, he’ll gain weight during the offseason. The kid has heart and is competitive, getting burned pissed him off. He’ll bounce back and be great. I’m not worried.

mredskins · 10-05-2023, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

that means nothing to the conversation . . . he wouldn't have been in that place and time had he been on this team, so the injury wouldn't have occurred . . . another may have, who knows . . . but from a skill standpoint he has far exceeded Forbes to this point and has the size/strength to compete against the big WR's which is my concern with Forbes.

ok....but he is literally not playing and Forbes still is

plus we have a sample size of 4 games and Forbes, barring a injury, has his entire rookie season to learn, Gonzalez will be home trying to get better

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 10-04-2023, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

I think the reason (at least for me) that people are a touch down on him is that a lot of us wanted Gonzalez and so far Gonzalez has looked like a star and the cornerstone of the defense in New England. And he has the size too. Forbes has some great traits and I am hopeful he will be pretty good. But will he ever be able to handle the big physical receivers? I'm not convinced.

Yeah but it has only been 4 games if Devonta Smith can handle physical corners I dont see why Forbes cant do the opposite and could be worse the Texans took Stingley over Sauce

punch it in · 10-04-2023, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Yeah but it has only been 4 games if Devonta Smith can handle physical corners I dont see why Forbes cant do the opposite and could be worse the Texans took Stingley over Sauce

Sauce is the man. Haven’t paid enough attention to the Texans. Seems like Houston made the wrong choice, but the Jets are loaded with talent around Sauce. Texans not so much. If you switched them Stingley might very well be the man.

mooby · 10-04-2023, 12:54 PM

He must've been getting roasted, he deactivated his Twitter. Hope this doesn't damage his psyche, in this league it's onto the next play.

MTK · 10-04-2023, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mooby

He must've been getting roasted, he deactivated his Twitter. Hope this doesn't damage his psyche, in this league it's onto the next play.

No downside to getting off Twitter. If I were an athlete or celeb I wouldn't go anywhere near it.

sdskinsfan2001 · 10-04-2023, 01:40 PM

Social media and being a professional athlete should be like oil and water. But they're young people that are just like most of their peers, they just happen to be really good at sports too.

sdskinsfan2001 · 10-04-2023, 01:40 PM

Forbes will get a pick tomorrow. Book it.

skinsfan69 · 10-05-2023, 08:45 AM

Forbes needs to live in the weight room in the off season. There is little chance that he can be an effective NFL corner playing at his size.

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10-04-2023, 12:54 PM	#11
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: Draft grades He must've been getting roasted, he deactivated his Twitter. Hope this doesn't damage his psyche, in this league it's onto the next play. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

10-04-2023, 01:40 PM	#13
sdskinsfan2001 Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hanahan, South Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 20,579	Re: Draft grades Social media and being a professional athlete should be like oil and water. But they're young people that are just like most of their peers, they just happen to be really good at sports too. __________________ "You can be my wingman anytime." "Bulls**t. You can be mine."

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sdskinsfan2001 Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hanahan, South Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 20,579	Re: Draft grades Forbes will get a pick tomorrow. Book it. __________________ "You can be my wingman anytime." "Bulls**t. You can be mine."

10-05-2023, 08:45 AM	#15
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,439	Re: Draft grades Forbes needs to live in the weight room in the off season. There is little chance that he can be an effective NFL corner playing at his size.

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