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

[KYPack]

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2...PT02/305110126

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 !

There is some scuttlebutt around town about this kid. Evidently, he fell victim to one of the oldest tricks in the book. He believed his own press clippings. He went into last season out of shape and a little heavy. Then he didn't get in shape for the combine.

Slow 40 time, a little heavy means you ain't a #1 pick like some projected, it meant he didn't even get drafted. He's real green and has learned a big lesson, maybe.

I'll give a full report after the Pack plays the bungals August 23. It's a Thursday nite game, just 7 miles from my house. That's so convenient for me, why don't they do that more often?

[woodbuck27]

There is some scuttlebutt around town about this kid. Evidently, he fell victim to one of the oldest tricks in the book. He believed his own press clippings. He went into last season out of shape and a little heavy. Then he didn't get in shape for the combine.

Slow 40 time, a little heavy means you ain't a #1 pick like some projected, it meant he didn't even get drafted. He's real green and has learned a big lesson, maybe.

I'll give a full report after the Pack plays the bungals August 23. It's a Thursday nite game, just 7 miles from my house. That's so convenient for me, why don't they do that more often?

Thanks KY. I'm pulling for this young man. I also wouldn't lay down a big bet on him making the Bengals roster in 2013. He has to really want an NFL career and to be a positive influence as a team player. He'll have to have a mentor and live a decent disciplined life off the field.

I'm also interested in this Detroit LIONS draft pic:

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ronnell-Lewis-eager-to-put-on-the-pads-and-do-some-hitting/4c1d694d-a28e-40a3-ab53-10a282625c46

Ronnell Lewis. I didn't enjoy seeing him drafted by a division rival. I'm concerned he'll be a terror for 'the Lions' on ST's play.

GO PACKERS !

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1238211-the-biggest-story-from-every-nfl-minicamp?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl#/articles/1238211-the-biggest-story-from-every-nfl-minicamp/page/8

Cincinnati Bengals: Vontaze Burfict Making a Name for Himself

''Apparently the rookie linebacker has impressed the Cincinnati Bengals so much that he isn't even on the roster fringe at this point.

There wasn't ever any question about the talent and physical ability that Burfict possesses. Rather, his slide down the draft and completely out of it was due to off-field issues and character concerns.

If the Arizona State product can continue to progress, there is no reason to believe that he cannot become a starter in the National Football League. He needs to become more aware of the nuances of the defense and play much more contained football in order for that to become a reality.''

[Lurker64]

There is some scuttlebutt around town about this kid. Evidently, he fell victim to one of the oldest tricks in the book. He believed his own press clippings. He went into last season out of shape and a little heavy. Then he didn't get in shape for the combine.

Slow 40 time, a little heavy means you ain't a #1 pick like some projected, it meant he didn't even get drafted. He's real green and has learned a big lesson, maybe.

I'll give a full report after the Pack plays the bungals August 23. It's a Thursday nite game, just 7 miles from my house. That's so convenient for me, why don't they do that more often?

I think the real kiss of death for Burfict as far as his draft stock goes was the "Endorsement" that his college coaches gave him. Mayock cited an unnamed ASU assistant as saying "he sucks the life out of your football team" and if media members can get that sort of report, I'm sure outgoing Sun Devils coach Dennis Erickson was happy to say some unkind things about Burfict.

Sometimes you can have a lot of talent, but you won't make it because you're a pain in the butt and your coaches don't like you. Who was that kid, Meredith, that the Packers drafted in the fifth who had a "second round grade" and ended up getting cut awful quick because he was a pain in the butt?

[KYPack]

I think the real kiss of death for Burfict as far as his draft stock goes was the "Endorsement" that his college coaches gave him. Mayock cited an unnamed ASU assistant as saying "he sucks the life out of your football team" and if media members can get that sort of report, I'm sure outgoing Sun Devils coach Dennis Erickson was happy to say some unkind things about Burfict.

Sometimes you can have a lot of talent, but you won't make it because you're a pain in the butt and your coaches don't like you. Who was that kid, Meredith, that the Packers drafted in the fifth who had a "second round grade" and ended up getting cut awful quick because he was a pain in the butt?

I'd think so, too, Lurk.

All the pro Scouts have back door access to the college coaches and a negative rating from the college guys leads to a college player dropping like a lead balloon on draft day. As far as Burfict, he is getting rave reviews in early camp. ASU coaches aside, Burfict has kept his mouth shut and played his ass off, so it's obvious he knew he had to work on buttoning his big yap. As far as the Bengal lb's lb's helping him? I doubt it. This kid is going after some jobs. All the vets say they are working with the kids. In the papers. On the field, more than one rook has discovered that an old vet is spooning him mis-information just to screw the kid up. Most of 'em figure this out about a week too late.

[pbmax]

Meredith made it through most of camp, then was signed to the practice squad. He left GB for a promise of a roster spot in Buffalo. If he was giving the coaches trouble in camp, it wasn't in the coverage I remember.

[Lurker64]

Meredith made it through most of camp, then was signed to the practice squad. He left GB for a promise of a roster spot in Buffalo. If he was giving the coaches trouble in camp, it wasn't in the coverage I remember.

Well, I think "Meredith is a pain in the ass" is the reason that a guy who media scouts had as a second round talent was available in the fifth round. It's possible that was also the reason that he was put on the PS instead of getting a roster spot (though I hope not.)

[Cheesehead Craig]

Cool article on this guy and it reminded me about this thread. A lot of us didn't want any part of this guy and I was in that group too. He's turning out to be a pretty good player. So I'll eat some crow on this.

Burfict says "Screw you PackerRats, I'm a stud!"

[mraynrand]

That's why Thompson - and the Ravens scout - are correct when they say most of us, including the so-called experts like Mike MayCock or SMell Pipejob, don't know a damn thing about how players are actually assessed.

LOL. Who is SMell Pipejob? I assume Mel Kiper...

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/

With Vontaze Burfict done, Bengals feel leadership void

December, 9, 2014 5:40 PM ET

By: Coley Harvey | ESPN.com