AJ McCarron discussing Ryan Wiliams

[Smoovee7]

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AJ discussing Ryan Williams against FSU

 

[AussieTy]

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AJ discussing Ryan Williams against FSU

Heck of a way to talk about an 18 year old kid.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Heck of a way to talk about an 18 year old kid.

Heck of a way to talk about an 18 year old kid.

Comes with the territory. Moh money, moh problems.

 

[AussieTy]

Comes with the territory. Moh money, moh problems.

Money or not it doesn't matter. That isn't how you talk about an 18 year old kid unless you're in the business of ruining careers. We've seen it before.

Nothing he said was even productive. He just ragged on him.

 

[Elefantman]

I don't care that he is 18. You accept the money, you accept the criticism. If it's a running play, execute your route like you expect the ball to be thrown your way. Block if you have to. Do your job! Each play you don't give 100% is a wasted opportunity. There is a limited number of opportunities available. They will be gone before you know it.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Money or not it doesn't matter. That isn't how you talk about an 18 year old kid unless you're in the business of ruining careers. We've seen it before.

Nothing he said was even productive. He just ragged on him.

He's an adult, quit acting like he's a child.

If he doesn't care for the spotlight, that's his choice.

 

[Cruloc]

Money or not it doesn't matter. That isn't how you talk about an 18 year old kid unless you're in the business of ruining careers. We've seen it before.

Nothing he said was even productive. He just ragged on him.

Good, maybe someone that can help the kid will see it and make him focus on getting better. He obviously didnt do that in the off-season.

This kid is basically a leader on the team, he makes the most money, he's going to take more criticism.

Nothing AJ said wasn't true.

 

[AussieTy]

He's an adult, quit acting like he's a child.

If he doesn't care for the spotlight, that's his choice.

He's a young adult. His brain hasn't even fully developed.

It's not an excuse to rag on a kid and provide no productive feedback. I'd expect a lot more from a former player at this program. Disgusting behavior.

He could of just said "He didn't play well, got a couple of technical things wrong, he's got improvement to do but I trust that'll happen."

 

[AussieTy]

Good, maybe someone that can help the kid will see it and make him focus on getting better. He obviously didnt do that in the off-season.

This kid is basically a leader on the team, he makes the most money, he's going to take more criticism.

Nothing AJ said wasn't true.

And how do you know he didn't do that? Can we stop with the speculation, please?

He got thrusted into the spotlight as a 17 year old and he's been made a leader of this team and he didn't have much of a choice.

 

[crimsonaudio]

He's a young adult. His brain hasn't even fully developed.

It's not an excuse to rag on a kid and provide no productive feedback. I'd expect a lot more from a former player at this program. Disgusting behavior.

He could of just said "He didn't play well, got a couple of technical things wrong, he's got improvement to do but I trust that'll happen."

Adulthood means you deal with the real world.

He’s getting adult benefits so he gets to deal with adult criticism.

If he doesn’t like it, he can suck it up or choose not to participate. This is the real world.

 

[AussieTy]

Adulthood means you deal with the real world.

He’s getting adult benefits so he gets to deal with adult criticism.

If he doesn’t like it, he can suck it up or choose not to participate. This is the real world.

I'm not saying criticism isn't allowed. It's the way it's handed out though. It's not productive in anyway.

The kid is young and early in his career.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I'm not saying criticism isn't allowed. It's the way it's handed out though. It's not productive in anyway.

The kid is young and early in his career.

Gentle parenting doesn't work. It produces weak adults who cannot cope in the real world. AJ said nothing out of line.

 

[Cruloc]

And how do you know he didn't do that? Can we stop with the speculation, please?

He got thrusted into the spotlight as a 17 year old and he's been made a leader of this team and he didn't have much of a choice.

Because he looks the exact same. His route running isnt great. His priorities appear off for a kid his age to be able to focus on what has made him a household name in Alabama.

The things AJ said are true. Ryan can either suck it up and work or he can sulk. Whether he likes it or not he is the spotlight on the team.

 

[AussieTy]

Gentle parenting doesn't work. It produces weak adults who cannot cope in the real world. AJ said nothing out of line.

I'm not saying we need to parent him gently. He has his own parents. What we need to do is support the kid.

How do we do this? Be kind, not nice. Don't have to be agreeable with the kid. We be kind by pointing out flaws and then helping them overcome that in an appropriate manner.

That is not what AJ is doing. Ragging on a player but saying every aspect of their game is awful is not exactly how you support a player.

 

[AussieTy]

Because he looks the exact same. His route running isnt great. His priorities appear off for a kid his age to be able to focus on what has made him a household name in Alabama.

The things AJ said are true. Ryan can either suck it up and work or he can sulk. Whether he likes it or not he is the spotlight on the team.

What do you mean looks the same? What is the same? Without him last year we would have been in trouble.

How do you know his priorities are off? What gives you that impression?

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I'm not saying we need to parent him gently. He has his own parents. What we need to do is support the kid.

How do we do this? Be kind, not nice. Don't have to be agreeable with the kid. We be kind by pointing out flaws and then helping them overcome that in an appropriate manner.

That is not what AJ is doing. Ragging on a player but saying every aspect of their game is awful is not exactly how you support a player.

I listened to the entire segment. AJ didn't say anything out of line. Blunt? Yes, but not out of line. He wasn't "ragging" on him.

 

[AussieTy]

I listened to the entire segment. AJ didn't say anything out of line. Blunt? Yes, but not out of line. He wasn't "ragging" on him.

You sure?

I quote:

"Was some of the worst route running I've ever seen in my life. Ever. He was nonexistent in this game."

"He plays way too high, he doesn't look any bigger, he doesn't look any stronger, or any faster," McCarron continued. "He runs way too high for a slot receiver. He was getting gloved in this game. I was standing on the sideline, watching it, with my own two eyes, right there on the sideline. Had a perfect view. And this kid was getting gloved. He needs to step up. All this hype and everything, guess what? You are not getting drafted off one year. You're not Jeremiah Smith, brother. Jeremiah Smith could've came (out) last year and been the first pick overall. You're not at that level. So step up, make plays and get open. You're jogging way too many routes. Somebody needs to challenge him."

Sounds like something I'd say about an Auburn receiver.

 

[OconeeTide]

You sure?

I quote:

"Was some of the worst route running I've ever seen in my life. Ever. He was nonexistent in this game."

"He plays way too high, he doesn't look any bigger, he doesn't look any stronger, or any faster," McCarron continued. "He runs way too high for a slot receiver. He was getting gloved in this game. I was standing on the sideline, watching it, with my own two eyes, right there on the sideline. Had a perfect view. And this kid was getting gloved. He needs to step up. All this hype and everything, guess what? You are not getting drafted off one year. You're not Jeremiah Smith, brother. Jeremiah Smith could've came (out) last year and been the first pick overall. You're not at that level. So step up, make plays and get open. You're jogging way too many routes. Somebody needs to challenge him."

Sounds like something I'd say about an Auburn receiver.

Harsh yes, but i just really dont see anything that was out of line there.

 

[AussieTy]

Harsh yes, but i just really dont see anything that was out of line there.

The first line should raise concern.

ESPECIALLY when you consider this is a very notable former player of this program and someone who was on the sidelines. No one this close to the program should be making these comments in a public medium.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

I really don't see anything wrong with what he said about his play. It's an honest take on his play which was nationally televised. AJ never minces words and has been very critical of other players before. I think he's earned the right to say what he wants.