One Post Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Of all the highly touted qb's coming into the draft which ones with character issues rose above it all and had amazing careers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Of all the highly touted qb's coming into the draft which ones with character issues rose above it all and had amazing careers? In what period of time are you talking about? Just thinking back....Jamies Winston certainly had his character questioned, what with allegations of sexual assault, stealing crab legs and jumping up on a cafeteria with a string of swear words. Going back to the "old" days....pro social media .it is quite probable that if there were character issues with many guys that were hushed up and we never heard about. Of course, Ben R. has had his character questioned....but that was mainly post draft. And Vick of course. Cam Newton....or at least his Dad....was accused of accepting bags of cash (but every SEC player gets bags of cash). Then, there was Aaron Rodgers....dropped from a potential Top 5 down to 24 because, apparently of so called character issues...though I don't know what that was. And finally: if you were around....recall that Dan Marino dropped to #27, when he was thought to be almost the equal of Elway. Allegations of him doing marijuana caused that drop. That was a big thing in 1983. (and, sure, it may have been true) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I wouldn't classify Winston in the "amazing career" category quite yet as Cam Newton is arguable. My point being...you can draft with character problems at every position other than qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Bret Favre. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Dak Prescott? I mean, not really, but people were questioning him about the DUI and he's off to a reasonable start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Dak Prescott? I mean, not really, but people were questioning him about the DUI and he's off to a reasonable start. "reasonable" = top team overall with a rookie QB. LOL! Lets hope the Browns get a couple of "reasonable" defensive players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 "reasonable" = top team overall with a rookie QB. LOL! Lets hope the Browns get a couple of "reasonable" defensive players. British understatement apparently doesn't translate as well as it could on an american message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Bret Favre. Zombo Farve wasn't highly touted. He wasn't drafted high. Not solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Farve wasn't highly touted. He wasn't drafted high. Not solved. 33rd overall, reasonably high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I wouldn't classify Winston in the "amazing career" category quite yet as Cam Newton is arguable. My point being...you can draft with character problems at every position other than qb. Well, sure....I was just shotgunning names of people I knew had so called issues...just so to help you out with your question. Things are looking pretty good for Winston though. You would take him here, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Bret Favre. Zombo What were Favre's pre draft "character issues"? I know later he ended up addicted to Vicodin, and then showing his junk on some kind of e-mail photo. I mean...who hasn't taken a photo of his junk and sent it some some fine lady that you are trying to seduce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 "reasonable" = top team overall with a rookie QB. LOL! Lets hope the Browns get a couple of "reasonable" defensive players. I would still say "reasonable". Remember RGIII....he got of to a reasonable start as well......but has not been so reasonable since then. Fair to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 33rd overall, reasonably high. Again, I don't remember "character issues" being a reason for Favre to have fallen in the draft. I don't think he was all that highly touted coming out. Also coming out that year were: Dan McGwire, Todd Marinovich and Browning Nagle. The first two were taken ahead of Favre, Nagle one slot behind Favre. And look at it this way: Marinovich was not seen to have ANY character issues when he came out. Neither did Vick, BR and others. So, its not like taking a guy with no character issues with a draft pick means that person will always remain unblemished. Nor does it mean that guys with character issues when drafted will have them continue. No one thinks the Marino had character issues, do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 33rd overall, reasonably high.He was pronounced "Faav--Ray" when they called his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Of all the highly touted qb's coming into the draft which ones with character issues rose above it all and had amazing careers? Again, I think Marino is the one that most represents what you were looking for. Fair to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Again, I think Marino is the one that most represents what you were looking for. Fair to say? So far. But in only fortifies my comment about a team not going for a qb if he had character issues. Not too many Marinos out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 You got the best answer until someone else tops ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 So far. But in only fortifies my comment about a team not going for a qb if he had character issues. Not too many Marinos out there. Is there some current QB prospect with character issues that you perceive to likely have an issue in this next draft, just curious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Is there some current QB prospect with character issues that you perceive to likely have an issue in this next draft, just curious?That's what I'm waiting for Gip. So far nothing really sticks out but as you know...shit happens. Or it just might be the year to grab one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Have to remember that P. Manning had a sexual assault/indecent exposure cloud hanging over him coming out of Tennessee. Seems silly now, but it was a thing. I think Kerry Collins had some issues coming out as well... turned into even bigger ones before he found himself late in his career. Also would mention Nameth. But in his case rather than overcome them, he cultivated them to his great benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Have to remember that P. Manning had a sexual assault/indecent exposure cloud hanging over him coming out of Tennessee. Seems silly now, but it was a thing. I don't remember that, at all. I think Kerry Collins had some issues coming out as well... turned into even bigger ones before he found himself late in his career. What were the issues? Also would mention Nameth. But in his case rather than overcome them, he cultivated them to his great benefit. Other than liking to fuck chicks, what were Joe's issues? That was not considered a character issue then...and it is not one now....as long as you don't force yourself on one or hit one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Have to remember that P. Manning had a sexual assault/indecent exposure cloud hanging over him coming out of Tennessee. Seems silly now, but it was a thing. I don't remember that, at all. I think Kerry Collins had some issues coming out as well... turned into even bigger ones before he found himself late in his career. What were the issues? Also would mention Nameth. But in his case rather than overcome them, he cultivated them to his great benefit. Other than liking to fuck chicks, what were Joe's issues? That was not considered a character issue then...and it is not one now....as long as you don't force yourself on one or hit one. Breaking down sexual assault allegations against Peyton Manning http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/13/peyton-manning-tennessee-sexual-assault-allegations-Jamie-Naughright Can't find specifics on Collins, but read once that his alcoholism did not start after he graduated from PSU. Joe Namath had 300 sexual partners at Alabama http://larrybrownsports.com/football/joe-namath-300-sexual-partners-alabama/202887 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Breaking down sexual assault allegations against Peyton Manning http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/13/peyton-manning-tennessee-sexual-assault-allegations-Jamie-Naughright Can't find specifics on Collins, but read once that his alcoholism did not start after he graduated from PSU. OK, now that does seem familiar. Joe Namath had 300 sexual partners at Alabama http://larrybrownsports.com/football/joe-namath-300-sexual-partners-alabama/202887 And what's wrong with that? If you believe it. (not sure I do...but it could be possible.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 And Manning? Namath just had a party-boy rep. Nothing wrong with that in the legal sense and in his day might even have been considered an asset if it was considered at all. Today? He'd fall down a lot of boards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 And Manning? Namath just had a party-boy rep. Nothing wrong with that in the legal sense and in his day might even have been considered an asset if it was considered at all. Today? He'd fall down a lot of boards... He would fall down the board for getting laid? I don't think so. But, yes, perhaps having a "party" reputation would hurt nowadays....especially after the Johnny Manziel fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Namath was a party boy, bar fights, hung out with crime family types ... I think that shit was all cool in the 60's. Guys like Jerry Rice and Peyton Manning ruined it for everybody. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 He would fall down the board for getting laid? I don't think so. But, yes, perhaps having a "party" reputation would hurt nowadays....especially after the Johnny Manziel fiasco. And Manning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATENEARS Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Ken "the Snake" Stabler was a bad ass in High School and wouldn't go to class while playing for Paul "Bear" Bryant at Alabama. He was know for chugging Jack Daniels before during and after practice while leading the Raiders in the mid-70's under the great John Madden. The Snake was the coolest badass QB to ever play in the NFl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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