West Coast Connection Forum
Lifestyle => Sports & Entertainment => Topic started by: africas seed on April 29, 2006, 08:26:46 AM
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i know there must be a few nfl fans in this bitch so to keep all the clutter to a minimum i thought we could just have one thread for the NFL draft. 8)
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USC running back Lendale WHite failed a drug test and this could drastically alter his draft position and cost him millions of dollars. what a dumb shit. things aint going well for USC rb's lately.
Sources: White failed drug test
Revelation likely to hurt running back's status for NFL draft
BY SCOTT WOLF, Staff Writer
Former USC tailback LenDale White tested positive during an NFL drug test, according to multiple sources, which could affect his stock for today's pro draft.
White spoke briefly to a reporter Friday but sounded unconcerned about the situation.
"(The NFL) ain't worried about it," he said. "The issue's been addressed."
Word of the drug test spread through NFL circles Friday and several sources said the test took place at the Indianapolis predraft combine in late February.
"If it's out, it's got to be a combine test," said a source with knowledge of NFL drug testing. "Some teams also give their own tests but those are at individual workouts and no one releases those."
The news could not come at a worse time for White, who has not impressed NFL teams since announcing in January he would turn pro.
"If this is true, this late before the draft, that will sink him," said an agent who asked not to be identified.
White's pro day workout at USC was a disaster. He weighed 244 pounds, six more than at the combine, and bench pressed 225 pounds just 15 times. White then failed to perform any other workouts because of a hamstring injury.
Am MRI later determined that White suffered a moderate tear in his hamstring that will sideline him until mid-May and prevented him from running or working
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out individually for NFL teams.
"This validates that the reason I didn't run wasn't because I didn't want to, wasn't because I was lazy, but because I was injured," White told the Denver Post. "I did everything I possibly could to get ready for our pro day, but I knew something wasn't right with my leg. Now I've got a doctor with 100 percent expertise on hamstrings saying I have a tear. To me, it proves the attacks against me were unjust."
White was originally projected to be a possible top-10 pick and envisioned going in the top five with USC teammate Reggie Bush, much like Auburn tailbacks Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams last year.
But recent mock drafts show him sliding to a late first-round or even second-round selection, which seemed unlikely after he rushed for 124 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Rose Bowl in January.
Billy Witz contributed.
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Very intresting draft thus far. I would never have thought that Leinart would slip to number ten.
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Very intresting draft thus far. I would never have thought that Leinart would slip to number ten.
I know. SF is a fool for not taking him.
Despite White's screw up, he's a steal for whoever gets him.
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Very intresting draft thus far. I would never have thought that Leinart would slip to number ten.
I know. SF is a fool for not taking him.
Despite White's screw up, he's a steal for whoever gets him.
For not taking who?
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Very intresting draft thus far. I would never have thought that Leinart would slip to number ten.
I know. SF is a fool for not taking him.
Despite White's screw up, he's a steal for whoever gets him.
For not taking who?
Leinart.
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What time is it at?
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Very intresting draft thus far. I would never have thought that Leinart would slip to number ten.
I know. SF is a fool for not taking him.
Despite White's screw up, he's a steal for whoever gets him.
For not taking who?
Leinart.
I know man how the fuck can they pass him up?
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You guys heard of Alex Smith?
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^ Yes I even seen him play thats is exactly why they should have got Leinart.
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You guys heard of Alex Smith?
Yes, that's why SF should of picked Leinart.
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He was drafted number one overall only last year. They gotta give the guy a chance.
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He was drafted number one overall only last year. They gotta give the guy a chance.
u cant classify a player a bust after one yr in the nfl, especially a qb. the only qb's that were able to get it done in the rookie campaign were marino and rothlesiberger and alex smith had no talent around him. plus they inversted a lot of money with a guaranteed money clasues in his contract.
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He was drafted number one overall only last year. They gotta give the guy a chance.
u cant classify a player a bust after one yr in the nfl, especially a qb. the only qb's that were able to get it done in the rookie campaign were marino and rothlesiberger and alex smith had no talent around him. plus they inversted a lot of money with a guaranteed money clasues in his contract.
Then draft and trade. Do you know how many teams would love Matt Leinart?
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yeah i didnt expect Matt Leinart or Lendale White to fall slip that far, but then again...I still don't believe Texas passed on Reggie Bush
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He was drafted number one overall only last year. They gotta give the guy a chance.
u cant classify a player a bust after one yr in the nfl, especially a qb. the only qb's that were able to get it done in the rookie campaign were marino and rothlesiberger and alex smith had no talent around him. plus they inversted a lot of money with a guaranteed money clasues in his contract.
Then draft and trade. Do you know how many teams would love Matt Leinart?
umm actually not alot his arm strength is a question mark and hes athletisism, look at Oakland and there QB postition right now.. dont u think they would ahve picked him at 7?
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yeah i didnt expect Matt Leinart or Lendale White to fall slip that far, but then again...I still don't believe Texas passed on Reggie Bush
im not suprised Lendale dropped that far ...he has a pulled hammy
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The Raiders should draft Marcus Vick. His character fits in perfectly with them and I think if it wasn't for his character issues he would have been gone in the 1st round. Some experts also say he's a better passer than Mike Vick.
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The Raiders should draft Marcus Vick. His character fits in perfectly with them and I think if it wasn't for his character issues he would have been gone in the 1st round. Some experts also say he's a better passer than Mike Vick.
Marcus Vick probably won't go until the 3rd round. Some people were debateing whether he'd even get drafted. But I still think the Raiders should take him for reasons you stated.
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The Raiders should draft Marcus Vick. His character fits in perfectly with them and I think if it wasn't for his character issues he would have been gone in the 1st round. Some experts also say he's a better passer than Mike Vick.
Marcus Vick probably won't go until the 3rd round. Some people were debateing whether he'd even get drafted. But I still think the Raiders should take him for reasons you stated.
pretty sure round 3 is on the first day which was yesterday. i think he may go in the 6th or 7th round. if theres any team thatll take a chance itll be the raiders.
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broncos look to be a real super bowl contender for yrs to come by acquiring javon walker from green bay and by moving up to draft cutler with the 10th pick. a lot of ppl had cutler as the best qb in this draft comparing him to brett favre.
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The Raiders should draft Marcus Vick. His character fits in perfectly with them and I think if it wasn't for his character issues he would have been gone in the 1st round. Some experts also say he's a better passer than Mike Vick.
Marcus Vick probably won't go until the 3rd round. Some people were debateing whether he'd even get drafted. But I still think the Raiders should take him for reasons you stated.
pretty sure round 3 is on the first day which was yesterday. i think he may go in the 6th or 7th round. if theres any team thatll take a chance itll be the raiders.
Oops. :-X
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broncos look to be a real super bowl contender for yrs to come by acquiring javon walker from green bay and by moving up to draft cutler with the 10th pick. a lot of ppl had cutler as the best qb in this draft comparing him to brett favre.
I know all the experts are praising the Broncos for getting Jay Cutler, but don't you think Jake Plummer is still pretty good. I think they should have picked up a safety kuz john lynch is getting old.
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how the Chargers going 2 take a QB with their 3rd round pick... haven't they heard of DARNELL BING!
they should have chose a S or WR.
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broncos look to be a real super bowl contender for yrs to come by acquiring javon walker from green bay and by moving up to draft cutler with the 10th pick. a lot of ppl had cutler as the best qb in this draft comparing him to brett favre.
I know all the experts are praising the Broncos for getting Jay Cutler, but don't you think Jake Plummer is still pretty good. I think they should have picked up a safety kuz john lynch is getting old.
plummer is good. solid player who unfortaunately has thrown up some picks in crucial games but i do think that hes one of the better qb's. cutler does seem to have a lot of potential and i guess u just dont pass on that. a safety wouldnt have been a bad pick either though.