Aj McCarron drafted in the 5th round by Cincinnati
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I think A.J. hurt himself by blaming the younger players for the season outcome. He should have, right or wrong, accepted leadership responsibility and lived with the results. I think the NFL teams took that into consideration as A.J. looked to be an "excuse maker", rather than a "produce maker".
Fact is, from, my perspective, the worst two games I ever saw him at Bama play were against Auburn, last year, and Oklahoma.
After the Sports Illustrated articles, and all the Katherine Webb publicity, I think he lost focus, and how could he not?
He's still a kid for goodness sakes. Coach Saban, in all honesty, should have taken control, and said, "NO".
He didn't. That simple.
The results are now documented for both parties.
I look forward to next season.
sip
I think A.J. hurt himself by blaming the younger players for the season outcome. He should have, right or wrong, accepted leadership responsibility and lived with the results. I think the NFL teams took that into consideration as A.J. looked to be an "excuse maker", rather than a "produce maker".
Fact is, from, my perspective, the worst two games I ever saw him at Bama play were against Auburn, last year, and Oklahoma.
After the Sports Illustrated articles, and all the Katherine Webb publicity, I think he lost focus, and how could he not?
He's still a kid for goodness sakes. Coach Saban, in all honesty, should have taken control, and said, "NO".
He didn't. That simple.
The results are now documented for both parties.
I look forward to next season.
sip
Re: Aj McCarron
the interviews and comments didnt help. Nor did skipping the Sr bowl. But all in all i dont think a lot of teams were impressed with the passing skills. If i were a couch potato scout grading him i'd say he's a 4th-5th round guy. his cons are what makes QB's successful in the NFL..He has a lot of work to do if he wants to be more than a backup.
the interviews and comments didnt help. Nor did skipping the Sr bowl. But all in all i dont think a lot of teams were impressed with the passing skills. If i were a couch potato scout grading him i'd say he's a 4th-5th round guy. his cons are what makes QB's successful in the NFL..He has a lot of work to do if he wants to be more than a backup.
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I thought Todd McShay was very gracious in trying to explain AJ's frustration.
I thought Todd McShay was very gracious in trying to explain AJ's frustration.
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I honestly thought he had a pretty good game against Auburn after the first quarter or so. He had a much worse game against MSU last season than Auburn.
I honestly thought he had a pretty good game against Auburn after the first quarter or so. He had a much worse game against MSU last season than Auburn.
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True, but still...when it was all said and done, why blame the younger players for the overall season, and not say a word about it until the entire season was over? Kind of makes him look like he didn't do his job, as a leader, while the season was still in progress.
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On the NFL Network Mayock said AJ was too cocky, should never have skipped the Sr Bowl, and the upcoming reality show with Katherine Webb was a bad idea. I thought it was a bad decision to miss the Sr. Bowl but he listened to those who should be in the know. I cannot think of anything more boring than following a couple as they plan their wedding. Definitely not must-see TV.
On the NFL Network Mayock said AJ was too cocky, should never have skipped the Sr Bowl, and the upcoming reality show with Katherine Webb was a bad idea. I thought it was a bad decision to miss the Sr. Bowl but he listened to those who should be in the know. I cannot think of anything more boring than following a couple as they plan their wedding. Definitely not must-see TV.
Re: Aj McCarron
Honestly, I think the real reason AJ fell so far was simply because a lot of teams just didn't think he was that good. The NFL isn't the model of moral standards. Teams have taken players who've broken the law, gotten kicked off their college teams etc. Granted, AJ's comments after the season wasn't the smartest move, but it is a far cry from what a lot of guys have done that ended up getting drafted.
Be it fair or unfair, AJ was labeled a player whose success was attributed more to those around him that anything he did. When I watched the combine he looked just as good as Bortles or any other QB that performed. But obviously the NFL saw differently because he plummeted down to the fifth round.
But one thing I do wonder. I wonder what went through AJ's mind when he heard Adam Scheftner (sp) say that teams told him that they were turned off by his attitude and found him as arrogant? I wonder how AJ took that?
Honestly, I think the real reason AJ fell so far was simply because a lot of teams just didn't think he was that good. The NFL isn't the model of moral standards. Teams have taken players who've broken the law, gotten kicked off their college teams etc. Granted, AJ's comments after the season wasn't the smartest move, but it is a far cry from what a lot of guys have done that ended up getting drafted.
Be it fair or unfair, AJ was labeled a player whose success was attributed more to those around him that anything he did. When I watched the combine he looked just as good as Bortles or any other QB that performed. But obviously the NFL saw differently because he plummeted down to the fifth round.
But one thing I do wonder. I wonder what went through AJ's mind when he heard Adam Scheftner (sp) say that teams told him that they were turned off by his attitude and found him as arrogant? I wonder how AJ took that?
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Yes, and his remarks followed soon after McElroy's calling out his Jets teammates. That didn't help...
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Judging from his post-draft comments, I'd say the lesson got across...
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I found it in poor taste when he said it. It wasn't true. Those younger players weren't on the field when the breakdowns happened. As a matter of fact ever breakdown that contributed to a loss was committed by an upper classman.
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I was just thinking the same thing. You can have off the field issues or general arrogance and still get drafted. But apparently you simply cannot publicly call out your teammates about their performance. This will get you Black balled real quick. Just ask Greg.
I found it in poor taste when he said it. It wasn't true. Those younger players weren't on the field when the breakdowns happened. As a matter of fact ever breakdown that contributed to a loss was committed by an upper classman.
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When he was asked about it, Saban said pretty much the same thing...
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I've never seen AJ as anything but a back-up in the NFL. There's nothing wrong with that type of work if you can get it. Also I think AJ has an air about him. I can see the cockiness. I think we can all see some of these things. I also see AJ as a winner and a fierce competitor. He is among the very best QB's I've seen at Alabama. I appreciate everything he did at Alabama.
I think if NFL teams saw AJ as a starting QB he would have definitely been drafted much, much sooner. As I mentioned I see him as a career back-up and there's nothing wrong with that.
I've never seen AJ as anything but a back-up in the NFL. There's nothing wrong with that type of work if you can get it. Also I think AJ has an air about him. I can see the cockiness. I think we can all see some of these things. I also see AJ as a winner and a fierce competitor. He is among the very best QB's I've seen at Alabama. I appreciate everything he did at Alabama.
I think if NFL teams saw AJ as a starting QB he would have definitely been drafted much, much sooner. As I mentioned I see him as a career back-up and there's nothing wrong with that.
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When AJ came out and said some teams had told him he could go in the 1st round the only way I could imagine that happening in a meeting was if he directly asked them himself as in "hey guys, do you think I could go in the first round?" . Otherwise It's hard for me to even think it would come up, unless perhaps they asked him where he thought he may place and they just did not disagree if he said he deserved a 1st round placement. I think everything said here contributed to his slide. No team relishes the idea of having someone that has shown they are willing to blame the other players, everyone can understand how disruptive a rookie blaming or calling out other players could be. As for the reality show, who in their right mind needs a rookie QB with that going on. That could be a nonissue now, I'm sure Ms Webb was counting on him being a star in the draft. She may not even go through with the wedding now that he placed in the 5th, that's unkind to her, but I'm not impressed with her. With all at said, I sure did enjoy watching him the last few years and really wish he had just maintained control these last few months and kept a low profile.
When AJ came out and said some teams had told him he could go in the 1st round the only way I could imagine that happening in a meeting was if he directly asked them himself as in "hey guys, do you think I could go in the first round?" . Otherwise It's hard for me to even think it would come up, unless perhaps they asked him where he thought he may place and they just did not disagree if he said he deserved a 1st round placement. I think everything said here contributed to his slide. No team relishes the idea of having someone that has shown they are willing to blame the other players, everyone can understand how disruptive a rookie blaming or calling out other players could be. As for the reality show, who in their right mind needs a rookie QB with that going on. That could be a nonissue now, I'm sure Ms Webb was counting on him being a star in the draft. She may not even go through with the wedding now that he placed in the 5th, that's unkind to her, but I'm not impressed with her. With all at said, I sure did enjoy watching him the last few years and really wish he had just maintained control these last few months and kept a low profile.
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