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2/22/09
[Andre Smith]e|/nfl/players/9270 NFL Combine Going Poorly
[Andre Smith]e|/nfl/players/9270 Is Doing Whatever He Can To Lose As Much Money As Possible
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Most people when they have the biggest interview of their life at least do their best to be prepared for it. [Andre Smith]e|/nfl/players/9270 must have missed that memo.
As you've probably heard, Smith - an offensive tackle from 'Bama who was considered to be a top 5 pick before the combine started - has been, to be honest, sh**ing the bed during one of the most important weekends of his life.
Smith originally showed to the combine fat and said he wouldn't work out for teams , which was strike number one. He then proceeded to go MIA during the damn combine , supposedly because he was heading back down to Atlanta to work out with his trainer. That's strike number two, even though he did return to the combine. And now here comes strike number three.
Word out of the combine is that Smith's interviews with teams have been horrible .
Sources later said Smith's interviews with teams have been going horribly. He's been inappropriately dressed and has been giving a number of conflicting statements as to why he was choosing not to workout at the combine. Several offensive line coaches have already suggested Smith be removed from their team's draft board and there's no doubt his draft stock is falling .
Keep in mind that this is the same guy who got suspended from the Sugar Bowl because he'd been talking with an agent.
There were also questions about Smith even before all this. Smith has not had a lot of experience lining up and pass blocking NFL-style against speed rushers coming off of the edge. When he was asked to handle speed rushers in college, he didn't show the feet and agility to do it consistently. When you combine all of that with his cavalier attitude at the combine, it's clear that Smith has cost himself millions of dollars already.
How can someone do this? I have no idea. Perhaps Smith is exceptionally arrogant, perhaps he's just an idiot. But you show up to the most important interview of your life looking like a slob, it doesn't speak well of you.
Smith won't fall to the second round, but he could easily fall as far down as Randy Moss did back in 1998. That's a lot of guaranteed money lost. I don't know if Smith is aware of that now, but he sure will be on Draft Day.
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2/22/09
Jubanator14
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Maybe he just really doesn't want to play for the Lions, Rams, Chiefs, Seahawks, Browns, Bengals, Raiders, Jaguars, Packers, 49ers, Bills, or Broncos.
2/22/09
kantwistaye
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I almost feel bad for the guy. The guy is a moron, but how could his handlers let this happen? Someone needs to knock some sense into him.
2/22/09
Jubanator14
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Maybe he just really doesn't want to play for the Lions, Rams, Chiefs, Seahawks, Browns, Bengals, Raiders, Jaguars, Packers, 49ers, Bills, or Broncos.
2/22/09
CalBoomer
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Clearly he must have been talking AT his agent rather than listening to him. I am convinced that the main reason sports agents deserve their commissions is the personal aggravation and immense restraint it must take to kiss the asses of morons like this.
2/22/09
kantwistaye
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Jubanator14 wrote:
Maybe he just really doesn't want to play for the Lions, Rams, Chiefs, Seahawks, Browns, Bengals, Raiders, Jaguars, Packers, 49ers, Bills, or Broncos.
Seeing how horrible Ted Thompson's 1st round picks have been (with the exception of having the guy that should've gone 1st overall fall right into his lap), I wouldn't be surprised if Smith ends up being stuck with the Packers. He's going to have to up his game if he wants to avoid playing in Green Bay.
2/22/09
thevandal1
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I bet it won't stop him from holding out of camp for top 10 pick money though.
2/22/09
Brendanc8504
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Football players are not the smartest creatures to ever walk the earth,
But I don't think they are stupid either! This kid.....haha maybe he is doing it all on purpose. Here it is, a team wants him, and they are paying him to act a fool so that nobody takes him before they do....another diabolical plan
2/22/09
mavsoccer23
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I hate to say I told you so but I seen this coming from a mile away I knew that kid was trouble and all I can say is I don't want the Lions anywhere near him.
2/22/09
RichmondSpider
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Tuning up to be another whiny, overpaid, under-performing professional athlete.
2/22/09
doc34
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This just goes to show you can take the a$$ off the street, but you can't take the a$$ out of the man. I say he shouldn't get drafted at all.if he doesn't respect the chance to play in the N.F.L. LETS GET SOMEONE WHOM DOES! We have to many self absorb players now we want role models not idiots!
2/22/09
gobigblue1960
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All he want's is his money, without having to prove himself, or listen to anyone...why should we be surprised by another "where's mine" attitude.
2/22/09
Brendanc8504
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RichmondSpider wrote:
Tuning up to be another whiny, overpaid, under-performing professional athlete.
yes but he is not even a professional yet.
Creating way to much drama for someone who doesnt even have the cash yet
2/22/09
keebs8
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Another athlete that thinks he is better then the system, here's a memo, your not, just ask Maurice Clarett !!
2/22/09
dredizzle40
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WAKE UP YOU CLOWN!!!!! this is your golden opportunity man to play football. don't waste it cause SOMEBODY OR SOME PEOPLE are blowing your head up.
2/22/09
MarkTheShark
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...much ado about nothing ... As has been the mantra at One Buccaneer Place for 14 years "the tape don't lie"...he is still the one of the top three OT in the draft and hasn't done anything to hurt his stock....just bloggers trying to make a name for themselves...
2/22/09
Brendanc8504
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MarkTheShark wrote:
...much ado about nothing ... As has been the mantra at One Buccaneer Place for 14 years "the tape don't lie"...he is still the one of the top three OT in the draft and hasn't done anything to hurt his stock....just bloggers trying to make a name for themselves...
hardly trying to make a name for themselves.
Do you think any journalist launched a career off a story of a lazy player at a draft combine?
2/22/09
MrNFL
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This REALLY makes things even worse for the Lions. Smith wants to make picking him look like a poor choice, which would make the Lions more inclined to pick a QB and have that fail miserably.
And who's going to possibly want to trade up? There just isn't "That Guy" in this class that really stands out above everyone.
2/22/09
MarkTheShark
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Brendanc8504 wrote:
hardly trying to make a name for themselves.
Do you think any journalist launched a career off a story of a lazy player at a draft combine?
Um, I'm as much of a 'journalist' as those clowns at fanhouse....How about the FACT that he weighed in at 332 lbs according to NFL.com as opposed to the flat out LIE of 380 according to the link above.
2/22/09
MarkTheShark
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MrNFL wrote:
This REALLY makes things even worse for the Lions. Smith wants to make picking him look like a poor choice, which would make the Lions more inclined to pick a QB and have that fail miserably.
And who's going to possibly want to trade up? There just isn't "That Guy" in this class that really stands out above everyone.
Aaron Curry
2/22/09
MrNFL
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MarkTheShark wrote:
Aaron Curry
Even so, that causes MORE issues for the Lions, because linebackers never go that high, and it'd probably get called a reach.
According to PFR, Only 2 LB have been drafted in the top 5 in the last 10 years. (A.J. Hawk was #5, LaVar Arrington #2)
2/22/09
kantwistaye
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MrNFL wrote:
Even so, that causes MORE issues for the Lions, because linebackers never go that high, and it'd probably get called a reach.
According to PFR, Only 2 LB have been drafted in the top 5 in the last 10 years. (A.J. Hawk was #5, LaVar Arrington #2)
And Hawk has been a disappointment, while Arrington couldn't overcome injuries.
2/22/09
Brendanc8504
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MarkTheShark wrote:
Um, I'm as much of a 'journalist' as those clowns at fanhouse....How about the FACT that he weighed in at 332 lbs according to NFL.com as opposed to the flat out LIE of 380 according to the link above.
still im just saying,
I dont think this is THE big news of the weekend.
2/22/09
100%InjuryRate
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Brendanc8504 wrote:
still im just saying,
I dont think this is THE big news of the weekend.
Unfortunately, there is no THE big news of the weekend. Damn you February.
2/22/09
streetballer123
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What a dumbass.
2/22/09
coolroho
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100%InjuryRate wrote:
Unfortunately, there is no THE big news of the weekend. Damn you February.
forget about February, there has been NO BIG news so far in 09
2/22/09
YuleeGator
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2/23/09
Brendanc8504
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coolroho wrote:
forget about February, there has been NO BIG news so far in 09
haha, thats true. Baseball is starting soon so hopefully that will bring something worth talking about
5/18/09
crlmsontlde
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most players wish they could sign as the #6 player in the draft. He's #6 in the draft, multi-million dollar contract and will be the best player in this draft and most of you yahoo's are putting him down, including a lions fan, now that is hilarious!
5/18/09
MarkTheShark
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MarkTheShark wrote:
...much ado about nothing ... As has been the mantra at One Buccaneer Place for 14 years "the tape don't lie"...he is still the one of the top three OT in the draft and hasn't done anything to hurt his stock....just bloggers trying to make a name for themselves...
Damn, you're good.
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