Gettleman on Boston "He sets a tone, he's a very physical player"

[KSpan]

Can a Carolina fan please tell me something about Boston. I like him but have not seen much of him at all other than cut ups. I think he's worthy of a pick but 4th round IMO was way too high.

Check out Cash Newton's post a few above yours.

[ItsPantone278]

I've seen a lot of Tre.  I'll be honest.  The pick did not excite me initially.  As a fan of Carolina football he was often a very frustrating player to watch.  He frequently takes poor angles on tackles and was slow to receivers in zone coverage.  He also came with ample preseason fan fare which led to bigger expectations.  You'd hear "I dont understand the hype over this guy" more than I'd like to remember.  He was also a part of one of the worst defenses at Carolina in my life time, but its unfair to put that all on him.

 

With all that said he was much better this past season.  He is a talented player for sure.  Far from perfect, but he made quite a few plays last year that had me thinking, thats an NFL play.  Everything that has been said about his vocal leadership is true.  He help lead the Heels from one of the worst defenses in the conference to a respectable one.  He is a good kid that isn't going to cause problems, but he is the definition of confident.  He has the physical tools.  I don't see him as the big hitter that some are saying, but he is a very physical player that loves football.  He'll be a team first guy, and i expect him to be a contributor on special teams.  This pick reminds me a bit of the AJ Klein pick.  He'll take the coaching, contribute anyway he can, and if his # is called I believe you can count on him to play with in the scheme.

 

I didn't jump out of my seat at the pick, but looking at the big picture this is a potential down the road starter who will give you immediate contributions on special teams and team character.  He'll be great in practice, and I'm hoping for the best.   

[DaCityKats]

do not like him as much in a center field role, compared to a robber role. he is a leader, and can rally guys. does seem to have a nose for the ball, but takes terrible angles at times, and allows guys to eat his cushion up.

[Snake]

People do need to realise we do need ST players. Its not like this guy is starting day one.

[panthers55]

Fourth rounders typically have some issues or they would have been drafted higher.  Some continue to develop and become starters and surely contributors.  For others the issues limit their ability to play long term.So of course Tre has issues.  The important thing is does he work hard to overcome his limitations or allow them to define him. 

[iamhubby1]

And thats what bothers me. I mean surely they had to be a halfway decent tackle that could have atleast come and start this year and be better than what we have. Cason, Harper, Decoud, Godfrey coming back. Is Boston really neccesary?

Not sure I want to count on a 4th round tackle starting for me. Would much rather have a skill player that needs some coaching.

[Gin and Juice]

Uh... what? They just had 5 players drafted this year. They had 5 players drafted last year. They had 9 players drafted in 2011. They've had 5 1st round picks in the last 4 years and have had guys drafted in the 1st round in 5 of the last 6 years. Yet, you argue that they cause "player regression"?

Sorry, there's simply nothing to support your claim. We're not talking about an SEC powerhouse here that's bringing in the cream of the crop year in and year out. The NFL talent UNC has churned out considering their recruiting class rankings is absolutely phenomenal. Not many of those 1st round picks were considered future 1st rounders when they first arrived in Chapel Hill.

My point was, they go to UNC highly recruited, appear lack luster during their time, get drafted to a pro team and then beast!

UNC is to college ball, what the Raiders are to pro ball

[ItsPantone278]

My point was, they go to UNC highly recruited, appear lack luster during their time, get drafted to a pro team and then beast!

UNC is to college ball, what the Raiders are to pro ball

 

Thats about as uninformed a comment as you can make.  They did win their division season before last.

[4Corners]

My point was, they go to UNC highly recruited, appear lack luster during their time, get drafted to a pro team and then beast!

UNC is to college ball, what the Raiders are to pro ball

 

this is one of the dumbest opinions I've read on here in a while. Painfully obvious you don't know what you're talking about. 

[rscott94]

Can a Carolina fan please tell me something about Boston. I like him but have not seen much of him at all other than cut ups. I think he's worthy of a pick but 4th round IMO was way too high.

I would've been fine with him in the 6th.. He has a lot of potential but it's questionable if he'll ever reach it IMO 

[Gin and Juice]

Thats about as uninformed a comment as you can make. They did win their division season before last.

1980? Since an ACC title? Churn out so many pro players, but can only win 2 out of 6 bowl games your last 10 years.

[Gin and Juice]

this is one of the dumbest opinions I've read on here in a while. Painfully obvious you don't know what you're talking about.

1980!

[Gin and Juice]

Duke has more ACC football relevancy than UNC.

[LinvilleGorge]

My point was, they go to UNC highly recruited, appear lack luster during their time, get drafted to a pro team and then beast!

UNC is to college ball, what the Raiders are to pro ball

 

UNC has been supplying talent to the NFL team in the last decade like they're a perennial title contender when they're far from it.  As a UNC fan, that's frustrating because it hasn't translated to the success on the college gridiron that you'd expect.  Guys don't get drafted by the NFL, especially in the 1st round by appearing lackluster. 

 

If you wanna hate UNC, hate away, but at least be rational about it.