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I want Josh Gordon

When was the last time a supplemental draftee actually did anything in the NFL? Every year, fans will get excited about these guys, and every year, virtually none do anything. If these guys were really good, why didn't they declare for the regular draft?
 
Kinzua said:
When was the last time a supplemental draftee actually did anything in the NFL? Every year, fans will get excited about these guys, and every year, virtually none do anything. If these guys were really good, why didn't they declare for the regular draft?
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Did you watch this guy play?
 
Confused? Is this a draft thread? ;)​
 
Paul Oliver has been a multi year starter at safety. Jared Gaither is a multi year starter at tackle. Ahmad Brooks is a starter for the 49ers.

Really if you look at the picks used on all these guys, Supplemental Draft picks in recent history have had about the same success rate as regular draft picks.
 
Here is some info on Gordan

The NFL will hold its Supplemental Draft this Thursday at 1 p.m., and among the eight players eligible to be drafted is an intriguing wide receiver named Josh Gordon. He looks the part of NFL receiver – 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, with good vertical speed – and could turn himself into a second- or third-round prospect with a strong showing at his Pro Day tomorrow in Houston.Gordon certainly comes with risk, arriving in the NFL with an off-field issue and two years away from football. Gordon is listed as playing at Utah, but he never played a down for the Utes. He began his career at Baylor in 2009, and as a sophomore in 2010 emerged as one ofRobert Griffin III’s top targets, with 42 catches for 714 yards and seven touchdowns. After the season, he was being considered a potential first-round pick in future NFL drafts.But an offseason marijuana arrest led to a suspension, and Gordon transferred to Utah in 2011. He was forced to sit out the season due to NCAA transfer reasons, and Gordon then declared for the Supplemental Draft earlier this month for financial reasons, according to Sports Illustrated draft expert Tony Pauline.The Dolphins already have a glut of receivers – 12 fighting for five or six roster spots – but certainly shouldn’t stop looking for young talent, especially considering Gordon’s size and how small the Dolphins are at receiver. Of the 12, only two can match Gordon’s 6-4 height (Roberto Wallace, undrafted rookie Jeff Fuller) and of the next four tallest (Legedu Naanee, Brian Hartline, Julius Pruitt and BJ Cunningham, all 6-2) only Hartline is guaranteed a roster spot.And the Dolphins will certainly know everything there is to know about Gordon, as Ireland, a former Baylor kicker, remains very close to the program. Whichever team drafts Gordon will forfeit the corresponding pick in next year’s draft, but a third-round pick could be worth the investment for Miami, which certainly could use another big, athletic body at receiver.​
 
You may want him, but you sure as hell don't use a #2 on a guy that has been out of football for a year and has a bust for dope. You want to spend a #6 on this kid, maybe. He's not worth the risk for more.
 
Dr. Phin said:
You may want him, but you sure as hell don't use a #2 on a guy that has been out of football for a year and has a bust for dope. You want to spend a #6 on this kid, maybe. He's not worth the risk for more.
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Agree.
 
The more I learn about this guy the more I am rooting for us to get him. The guy is a burner and a stud who just ran into a little bit of pot trouble. Randy Moss is a huge pothead, who cares? It might actually take a 2nd rounder to get him but I gotta tell ya, if we used a 2nd and got him I wouldn't be upset. We have 2 3rds next year so we have some room to manuever.
 
Dr. Phin said:
You may want him, but you sure as hell don't use a #2 on a guy that has been out of football for a year and has a bust for dope. You want to spend a #6 on this kid, maybe. He's not worth the risk for more.
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He's absolutely worth a third, and I'd be shocked if he makes it to where we pick in the third.
 
fishfanmiami said:
Here is some info on Gordan

The NFL will hold its Supplemental Draft this Thursday at 1 p.m., and among the eight players eligible to be drafted is an intriguing wide receiver named Josh Gordon. He looks the part of NFL receiver – 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, with good vertical speed – and could turn himself into a second- or third-round prospect with a strong showing at his Pro Day tomorrow in Houston.Gordon certainly comes with risk, arriving in the NFL with an off-field issue and two years away from football. Gordon is listed as playing at Utah, but he never played a down for the Utes. He began his career at Baylor in 2009, and as a sophomore in 2010 emerged as one ofRobert Griffin III’s top targets, with 42 catches for 714 yards and seven touchdowns. After the season, he was being considered a potential first-round pick in future NFL drafts.But an offseason marijuana arrest led to a suspension, and Gordon transferred to Utah in 2011. He was forced to sit out the season due to NCAA transfer reasons, and Gordon then declared for the Supplemental Draft earlier this month for financial reasons, according to Sports Illustrated draft expert Tony Pauline.The Dolphins already have a glut of receivers – 12 fighting for five or six roster spots – but certainly shouldn’t stop looking for young talent, especially considering Gordon’s size and how small the Dolphins are at receiver. Of the 12, only two can match Gordon’s 6-4 height (Roberto Wallace, undrafted rookie Jeff Fuller) and of the next four tallest (Legedu Naanee, Brian Hartline, Julius Pruitt and BJ Cunningham, all 6-2) only Hartline is guaranteed a roster spot.And the Dolphins will certainly know everything there is to know about Gordon, as Ireland, a former Baylor kicker, remains very close to the program. Whichever team drafts Gordon will forfeit the corresponding pick in next year’s draft, but a third-round pick could be worth the investment for Miami, which certainly could use another big, athletic body at receiver.​
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the most important line in the whole blurb.
 
insomnia411 said:
He's absolutely worth a third, and I'd be shocked if he makes it to where we pick in the third.
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He probably would have been if he had stayed in football, but being out a year really has to drop his value a lot. It would be nice to know what his work ethic was during his time out...but I don't...So, I drop him like a rock.
 
Can they use the 3rd they acquired from the Bears for Marshall? If so and Ireland really thinks he can help, might as well use that extra #3 on a replacement WR
 
Dr. Phin said:
He probably would have been if he had stayed in football, but being out a year really has to drop his value a lot. It would be nice to know what his work ethic was during his time out...but I don't...So, I drop him like a rock.
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He'd probably be a first rounder had he stayed in school. A lot of scouts had him ranked better than K Wright in 2010 apparently.
The kid's talent didn't go anywhere and he's clearly still in great shape. Will he be a project? Sure, but if he's a pro bowler 3 years from now I don't think anyone will complain.
 
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