Thanks man. I appreciate the insight.He's kind of a Tony Nathan type, if I had to pick a player from Dolphins history. I'm not sure if you go back that far. Walton is not as tall or sturdy as Nathan but their styles are similar. More slippery than fast. Capable of multiple fluid moves on the same run but not really a threat to take it the distance unless everything busts wide open. Good out of the backfield. Can be used as kick returner but he'll never really scare you in that role. The Canes tried Walton as kick returner as a freshman but then moved away from him. Likewise the Dolphins had Nathan returning kicks his rookie season and maybe a little bit beyond that. He did a good job on punt returns of squeezing everything that was available but everyone could sense it wouldn't be a long term role.
Of course, Nathan was ultra dependable and Walton is the opposite of that. But on raw ability he certainly has a chance to make the final roster. I wish that 100/1 were actually available at some reputable joint. I don't think he will make it, simply because regimes are very loyal to their own draft picks. Edge to Gaskin. But Walton is probably closer to 2/1 or 5/2 than 100/1.
Man, I wish Nathan could have played longer with Marino. The fit with those two together just worked. If Shula would've got rid of Olivadotti and the defense would've been better. What could've been?He's kind of a Tony Nathan type, if I had to pick a player from Dolphins history. I'm not sure if you go back that far. Walton is not as tall or sturdy as Nathan but their styles are similar. More slippery than fast. Capable of multiple fluid moves on the same run but not really a threat to take it the distance unless everything busts wide open. Good out of the backfield. Can be used as kick returner but he'll never really scare you in that role. The Canes tried Walton as kick returner as a freshman but then moved away from him. Likewise the Dolphins had Nathan returning kicks his rookie season and maybe a little bit beyond that. He did a good job on punt returns of squeezing everything that was available but everyone could sense it wouldn't be a long term role.
Of course, Nathan was ultra dependable and Walton is the opposite of that. But on raw ability he certainly has a chance to make the final roster. I wish that 100/1 were actually available at some reputable joint. I don't think he will make it, simply because regimes are very loyal to their own draft picks. Edge to Gaskin. But Walton is probably closer to 2/1 or 5/2 than 100/1.
Loved Marino and Shula. When Marinio retired both our running game and defense improved alot.Man, I wish Nathan could have played longer with Marino. The fit with those two together just worked. If Shula would've got rid of Olivadotti and the defense would've been better. What could've been?
Thanks man. I appreciate the insight.
Well... for my 2 cents, I am going to say that this guy is as dumb as a rock, and a wannabe gang banger.
As such, I doubt if he'll change. Most of these guys cling to the lifestyle as if only weaklings dont behave like they do.
That said, if he lights it up (not his weed), he only has to beat out Gaskin and Laird for the job.
If a suburban housewive with replacement level talent carried a gun and was caught with marijuana in their car, I wouldn't want them on the roster either. Put me on the list of someone not calling him a 'gang banger' but rather as someone who isn't real interesting in invested on a low ceiling guy with off the field issues.What makes you say he's a wannabe gang banger? Because he had a weapon in his car or because he had a small amount of weed? I've seen middle age suburban housewives who have carried a gun and who have used marijuana and I would have never drawn the conclusion that they were wannabe gang members. I'm not saying he has a track record of making good decisions, but I think sometimes we make an assumption that if a person is black and has a weapon that they're a thug. Al number of people carry a gun for different reasons.
If a suburban housewive with replacement level talent carried a gun and was caught with marijuana in their car, I wouldn't want them on the roster either. Put me on the list of someone not calling him a 'gang banger' but rather as someone who isn't real interesting in invested on a low ceiling guy with off the field issues.
I'll lay 5 large on thatHe is an uber long shot at best. I'm all for giving out second chances but 1) he'll have to get his charges reduced first and foremost. A gun and drug related charge will probably carry a few months of jail time. 2) he needs to make sure he is clean in life and has everything there in order and then 3) impress enough to out perform several other guys with far less baggage who want to play in the NFL also.
So odds to make the final cut have to be 100:1.
A rancher needing a gun to protect livestock seems different to me than a guy carrying a gun who has an arrest record, and is going to a restaurant or barDo you condemn ranchers and country folk for carrying guns hanging in their window like this too? The law states, you can carry. But just the right way. He simply was carrying the wrong way.
A rancher needing a gun to protect livestock seems different to me than a guy carrying a gun who has an arrest record, and is going to a restaurant or bar
Yea!!! The next Lawrence Phillips without the talent...
That miiiiiiiight be just a tad overboard. Lawrence Phillips was a full-blown psychopath.