Justin Blackmon

[Mr. Scot]

that just isn't a sound argument. just because something hasn't worked in the past doesn't mean it can't work.

we aren't blindly throwing money around here. we wouldn't be making some sort of insane, crippling investment.

i'm not even saying we should make the move. all i'm saying is it shouldn't be thrown out the window without further investigation.

you say it wouldn't be smart business, but if a team picks him up and he explodes they'll look pretty damn smart for spending a low draft pick on him. it isn't smart business to dismiss options without fair consideration.

Remember the proverbial 'definition of insanity'?

Over the past year, we've had this same discussion several times. Each time someone came on here making an impassioned argument for why so and so was worth the risk, and every time it was followed up by the guy they were arguing for being suspended again.

Blackmon was suspended at a time when he was being tested ten times a month. Yet even in the midst of that kind of scrutiny, he still made stupid choices.

And now people are right back here again...

[MCC]

Just give me Cooper, Coates, Kevin White,  or Dorial Green-Beckham and Justin Hardy in the 4th or 5th(hopefully) and I'll be good.

 

 

No way Justin Hardy lasts that long. He'll be gone by the mid-3rd at the latest, IMO

[nickzz]

Remember the proverbial 'definition of insanity'?

Over the past year, we've had this same discussion several times. Each time someone came on here making an impassioned argument for why so and so was worth the risk, and every time it was followed up by the guy they were arguing for being suspended again.

Blackmon was suspended at a time when he was being tested ten times a month. Yet even in the midst of that kind of scrutiny, he still made stupid choices.

And now people are right back here again...

 

there isn't another picture of remmers you can get? that purple looks ugly.

 

 

i don't think einstein's definition applies here. each person is different, and although we may be talking about blackmon again, this is a different point of his life. his problem (i believe) is with alcohol. there are plenty of cases of recovered alcholics. if it were some sort of harder drug, or a different kind of "off the field" problem, then i might agree with you. but you seem to be of the belief that people can't change/recover.

[CarolinaCoolin]

I always love how people talk about forgiveness as if we were making the choice whether or not to be friends with a guy

It's a business decision people.

Throwing money and draft picks at known screw-ups isn't smart business.

How many 7th rounders stay on nfl rosters/make an impact?

How many 7th rounders have the skill set Blackmon has?

Do you not believe people can turn their lives around and change their situation?

[CarolinaCoolin]

that just isn't a sound argument. just because something hasn't worked in the past doesn't mean it can't work.

we aren't blindly throwing money around here. we wouldn't be making some sort of insane, crippling investment.

i'm not even saying we should make the move. all i'm saying is it shouldn't be thrown out the window without further investigation.

you say it wouldn't be smart business, but if a team picks him up and he explodes they'll look pretty damn smart for spending a low draft pick on him. it isn't smart business to dismiss options without fair consideration.

If they arent Boy Scouts like scot is. He doesn't want them. What do you understand man?!?!?

[Davidson Deac II]

He might be worth a 7th round pick.  For that matter, a years supply of Pizza might be worth a 7th round pick. 

 

I think we have had one (Munnerlyn) stick over the last few years. 

[CarolinaCoolin]

I'm all for taking reasonable risks on guys with a troubled past as long as they have the skill to back up the risk.

Dallas took a flier on Dez and doubled down on him after his problems and he's been huge for them. Why would you not turn over every stone to make your football team better?

[@bonafidebanter]

......but there's still Stephen Hill on the roster. You don't have to worry about Justin Blackmon.

[Ace Deadbolt]

YES!! may the "legend of drunken master" era begin in charlotte!!!

 

im sure if we did, it would be under a "1 strike" type of clause. 7th rounder is absolutely nothing....especially if we are picking 32nd throughout the draft. 

 

blackmon is a very rare talent with the potential to be an all-time great, he'll definately get another shot. would be an absolute shame if he doesn't ever get his career straightened out ....................in charlotte

[Anybodyhome]

What is this obsession people have with giving away draft picks for other team's screw ups?

 

The Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders built Super Bowl winning teams this way. And when they didn't win championships they were always contending, intimidating and basically creating havoc throughout the league.

[camycamcan]

Hes an idiot rather have Joe webb at wr than that guy

[WOW!!]

The Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders built Super Bowl winning teams this way. And when they didn't win championships they were always contending, intimidating and basically creating havoc throughout the league.

30 years ago??? Really? ? We're going to use a 30 year old model to build a team?? Not to mention the new conduct policy...

Blackmon can't even J Walk or litter and he's out of the league. .

[NanuqoftheNorth]

The Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders built Super Bowl winning teams this way. And when they didn't win championships they were always contending, intimidating and basically creating havoc throughout the league.

Al Davis was a great evaluator of talent back in the day and the rules... well, there were no rules. It was a great time to be a Raider fan or player.

These days the NFL throws yellow flags for foul language on the field of play and players are under a microscope 24/7 365 days a year.

Sadly, I think Al's model would be difficult, if not impossible, to replicate in the modern era.

[General_Purr]

Yesssss he is a beast.... Compared to Dez

 

 

But this is carolina where people must be a perfect human being to be able to play on their violent head injuring body throwing team.

 

Looking at football hell yes. I would take him over Cotch. Him KB philly olsen brandon williams and amari cooper is a team for years to come