Shaq Thompson - Number 1 Gettleman Bust?

[zacka77ack]

2 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

Btw, it wasn't really 20/20. Everyone knew safety was a big hole and even I wanted Collins. DG wiffed on a few obvious choices.

Man...everytime I get reminded that Shaq Thompson was drafted over Landon Collins my blood pressure spikes. He needs to be left in New Orleans.

[Car123]

Just now, electro's horse said:

nah butler is a good player.

I would agree if he was a mid round pick. First round picks should be impact players, he's just adequate depth.

[TheRed]

I've really tried, but the Shaq and Butler picks just never look any better.

[beastson]

1 minute ago, panthers34 said:

He’s much better at TDs position that he is the “Buffalo Nickle”. I think he’s going to be pretty good going forward as TDs role is reduced 

But when is TD role going to be reduced? He may have lost a step, but he's still a capable LB due to so many years being injured. We sort of did what @cableguy actually made a thread suggesting we do

Use a number 1 pick on a backup player

[electro's horse]

1 minute ago, Car123 said:

I would agree if he was a mid round pick. First round picks should be impact players, he's just adequate depth.

Not his fault he was drafted to a team with 2 good starters in front of him.

[panthers34]

Just now, beastson said:

But when is TD role going to be reduced? He may have lost a step, but he's still a capable LB due to so many years being injured. We sort of did what @cableguy actually made a thread suggesting we do

Use a number 1 pick on a backup player

Yeah can’t argue that. I like him a lot but also thought we could have still gotten him in the second round. Definitely didn’t seem like the “best player available” like Gettlemans would always say. 

[Car123]

1 minute ago, electro's horse said:

Not his fault he was drafted to a team with 2 good starters in front of him.

And that's my biggest gripe with DG. First rounders shouldn't be drafted to provide additional depth to an already strong unit when you need serious help at other positions.

[electro's horse]

1 minute ago, Car123 said:

And that's my biggest gripe with DG. First rounders shouldn't be drafted to provide additional depth to an already strong unit when you need serious help at other positions.

but enough about CMC

[davos]

He's always there to tackle the guy after a catch...but not much else.  

I remember wanting Preston Smith or a safety sooo bad that draft.  Freaking Landon Collins, Damarius Randall, Jaquiski Tartt.  Whatevs.  

DG can undoubtedly spot talent and the blue goosers...but for some reason, not the for-sure studs.  It's weird with that guy.  

[Adb6368]

This is why I’m most excited about a new GM. Regardless of who they are... I’m assuming they will actuallly make our team BETTER 

[ncfan]

I hate to crash the party

But he has looked dammed good at Weakside when TD has been out.

I remember TD, A safety turned LB struggled really bad at SLB as well then when moved over started to look like a probowler.  Shaq is going to be a stud down the road when TD retires.

 

The biggest bust is Bradberry.  

They use the "he was hardly targeted last year, bis rookie year"  well that because the Other CB Worley was about the Worst CB in the league and was being targeted.

Bradberry has been exposed big time this year.  When front 7 isnt getting pressured.  Our secondary gets exposed as one of the worst in the league.

Were lucky we have a blitz happy DC.  Because if we relied on getting pressure in the front 4 and trust our secondary to hold up.  We'd be getting lit up like Mcaddenville in December

[General_Purr]

Shaq is a hell of a play maker, he will be worth it. We don't use him in any creative ways

[GoobyPls]

The only people who justified that pick are Gettleman nut huggers 

 

I remember a bunch of draft analyst gave us an “F” for that pick and rightfully so. 

[top dawg]

Shaq was over-drafted,  just like several of Gettleman's picks.  He may not be your classic bust,  but he hasn't played like a first round pick.  With every bad angle,  over-pursuit and missed tackle I just shake my head.