This man can hit ! LB Vontaze Burfict...The Meanest Man in College.

[ND72]

Mayock just called Burfict "The most undraftable kid"

[woodbuck27]

Mayock just called Burfict "The most undraftable kid"

He'll be in someone's camp.

[Guiness]

He'll be in someone's camp.

No doubt he'll be in a camp. But what a fall, unthinkable to go from probable first rounder to possible UDFA! What happened to that kid?

Myself, I can't see him going undrafted - someone will take a Clarett style shot at him, although I doubt it will be in the third round this time - 5th seems likely.

edit: I decided to have a peek at Clarett's Wiki page to see what he's been up to since getting cut by Denver. All I can say is wow, I had no idea.

[woodbuck27]

No doubt he'll be in a camp. But what a fall, unthinkable to go from probable first rounder to possible UDFA! What happened to that kid?

Myself, I can't see him going undrafted - someone will take a Clarett style shot at him, although I doubt it will be in the third round this time - 5th seems likely.

edit: I decided to have a peek at Clarett's Wiki page to see what he's been up to since getting cut by Denver. All I can say is wow, I had no idea.

Yes Guiness this 'fall from grace' and this young man is interesting. If he suffered an onset of 'mentle illness' it would add up and if that's the case he cannot be judged. He also shouldn't be drafted with alot of expectation.

** Maurice Clarett. Havn't thought of that fella for some time. I'll follow up this post with a look see. Maybe he's running a successful entrepreneurial venture. Your an NFL GM and get high on a fella like him............ and WHAM!


It's all about reduced risk.

** This fella keeps on chugging. He was back to football in 2010:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Clarett

Omaha Nighthawks and Maurice Clarett

"On August 30, 2010, the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League signed Clarett. On October 1, 2010 he played his first meaningful game of any sort in eight years, rushing for 12 yards on 5 attempts against the Sacramento Mountain Lions. As the Nighthawks' #2 running back, Clarett finished the season with 154 yards on the ground on 37 attempts and a touchdown. He also caught 12 passes for 98 yards, and returned one kickoff for 13 yards." Fr. Wikipedia

"Understand my struggle so you can respect my hustle. I am never coming back here, believe that. Never, I am cool on this. It is first-class living from the day I get out. I WILL NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS, EVER AGAIN. That goes for communication, personal relationships, housing, education, friendships, and travel arrangements. Everything. I have the fire in my eyes" Maurice Clarette from prison

You know ........... it's sad.

[Scott Campbell]

If he suffered an onset of 'mentle illness' it would add up and if that's the case he cannot be judged.

Yes he can.

People don't get a free pass for their crappy behavior just because they're mentally ill Woody.

[woodbuck27]

Yes he can.

People don't get a free pass for their crappy behavior just because they're mentally ill Woody.

OK SC your off IGNORE.....imagine I'm posting your from 'the Meadow'. I must address your slander...your sicko abusive manners.

I've an issue with your sick ways. Any inference from you that I suffer a mentle illness is over the top out of line. Without a detraction of your nonsence .... you suffer your own fall.

RE: your sick obsessions and disregard for common decency ...youir slander RE: me and mentle illness. BIG ERROR Scott.

I am not mentally ill. I expect an apoligy.

Secondly:

Your Avatar....

You can take your indignance and shove it ...... From observing your avatar. It obvious to me that at least you won't dirty your elbow.

I've suspected that you have a secret man love for Brett Favre but never has it become so obvious to me. I know it was tough to lose him Scott but like Brett Favre and any mature and competent folk. We get on with our best efforts at living decently. We move beyond nonsence and obsession.

Sometimes I actually wonder if your not maybe well...30% of the way there Scott. Then I come back to earth.

When it comes to 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' you exceed all head shaking assessments of any other here at Packerrats. Actually Scott Campbell ... in my lifetime your certainly one of the lowest people I've ever had to try to deal with........ That's NOT a compliment.

Again your Avatar Scott. Maybe I'm mistaken?? That avatar certainly had me scrathin' my head. My initial reaction to it and you Scott Campbell:

I hadn't realized that Brett Favre had gone so diverse with his line of merchandise and goods. Good for Brett Favre and Deanna. There are so many ways to ensure your future.

THANKS for advertising for him Scott. Favre would certainly appreciate you for that.

Sometimes you almost get it Scott.

[Scott Campbell]

I am not mentally ill. I expect an apoligy.

I expect a second opinion. From a sane person.

[Zool]

I expect a second opinion. From a sane person.

He's not crazy, just an internet caricature of a sane person.

[Scott Campbell]

Undrafted.

Signed as an UDFA by the Bengals.

[Fritz]

Ah, the Bungals. How long before he's sexing up Sarah Jones?

[Lurker64]

No doubt he'll be in a camp. But what a fall, unthinkable to go from probable first rounder to possible UDFA!

This happens more often than you think. At around this time last year, there were first round projections by the media for four prospects who ended up being undrafted: Donte Paige-Moss, Vontaze Burfict, Jeff Fuller, and Cliff Harris.

This is purely a media creation, since you see a guy make splash plays the year before they're eligible and you assume this is him "finally coming on" and ESPN thinks you're going to get drafted in the first on upside (and to be fair, this does happen sometimes: c.f. Aaron Maybin). But NFL teams aren't going to take guys with suspect character and athleticism that high, ever.

[woodbuck27]

This happens more often than you think. At around this time last year, there were first round projections by the media for four prospects who ended up being undrafted for four prospects: Donte Paige-Moss, Vontaze Burfict, Jeff Fuller, and Cliff Harris.

This is purely a media creation, since you see a guy make splash plays the year before they're eligible and you assume this is him "finally coming on" and ESPN thinks you're going to get drafted in the first on upside (and to be fair, this does happen sometimes: c.f. Aaron Maybin). But NFL teams aren't going to take guys with suspect character and athleticism high, ever.

Yup and in terms of Vontaze Burfict the accusations of him using a baned substance what...within a week of the DRAFT.

It's never smart to try to deal with anyone that's plainly stupid.

[mraynrand]

It's never smart to try to deal with anyone that's plainly stupid.

hard to argue with ya on this one yogi.

[woodbuck27]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120513/SPT02/305130018/Bengals-rookie-minicamp-wraps-up?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Bengals

Bengals' rookie minicamp wraps up.



5:13 PM, May. 13, 2012


Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis on Vontaze burfict's performance in the Bengals Mini-TC:

“There were a couple of other guys that did well. We can't fit everybody in. We might fit a couple in now and look for a couple of other spots later and see what happens,” Lewis said.

Lewis was also pleased with how linebacker Vontaze Burfict did over the weekend, especially in his consistency on plays and what he displayed on special teams.

Said Lewis: “He's in great football position. Those are things that, if you watch the tape of him you see him do it two or three times a game. Now you're seeing him do it three plays in a row. That's the key. He'll be fine.” Fr. LINK

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120511/SPT02/305110126

Burfict leaves past behind, seeks opportunity

2:22 AM, May. 12, 2012

"The former Arizona State standout is lining up at middle linebacker this weekend, which is where the Bengals will keep him once the full-squad OTA practices begin on May 22.....

...... Arriving here closes the chapter on a tumultuous year for Burfict, who experienced a Lehman Brothers-type plummet. Thought to be one of the top linebacker prospects going into his junior season, Burfict went from a projected early round pick to undrafted.......

...... Burfict said he was more mature compared to this time a year ago and ready to take care of his responsibilities. During nearly 10 minutes with the media following Friday’s morning practice, Burfict politely answered questions and didn’t shy away from anything." Fr. LINK

PACKERS !