bigcc":3h9ov39f said:
grab ASJ at 32 for 1/16th the price, keep an extra first rounder in the process. Not comparing ASJ to Graham, but dudes solid in the red zone, and thats all we really need him for..... The two 1sts for Graham I'd do in a heartbeat..... just not for his price.
This (but everyone knew I'd say that).
The upside (which is a word too frequently used) for ASJ is absolutely huge, IMO. He can achieve every component that makes Graham special, while offering blocking as well.
I'm not going to seize this opportunity to rag on Sark, but I will say that I don't think we've seen the best of ASJ. I think better coaching and a team around him that demands performance is going to send him through the roof. Sure, I'm a homer, but I've always been able to put that aside when contemplating a lyer for our Hawks.
There are several in here that don't think ASJ is all that. But for the most part, I've not heard their reasons for why they think he is not worthy of 1st rd pick. I hear "he's slow". He's not slow and reports are that he's dropped some weight to improve his speed. Unsure if we will value speed over weight, but PC will have that answer. "He's unmotivated". That is too subjective for me to even consider...let alone feel it could be a problem. "He disappears in games". Again, rather subjective because of the new offense and him missing some camp..plus, he did have a few dings.
I would love to see ASJ spend a season with Miller. I sincerely believe the result could be something akin to Frankenstein. With Miller's discipline, blocking and knowledge of the game added to the freak skillset of ASJ, I have no doubt ASJ wlll ultimately be the best TE this team has ever known. YMMV.
