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One of these is not like the others

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This might sound like sour grapes, because it is, the Vikings chose Barr over him, how?  :s 

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@"Kentis" said: This might sound like sour grapes, because it is, the Vikings chose Barr over him, how?  :s 
Unfortunately, the name Sharif Floyd comes to mind. Guy had talent, but sadly he also had bad injuries.
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@"PurpleCrush" said:
@"Kentis" said: This might sound like sour grapes, because it is, the Vikings chose Barr over him, how?  :s 
Unfortunately, the name Sharif Floyd comes to mind. Guy had talent, but sadly he also had bad injuries.

Oh I remember all too well the circumstances, but seeing him play still pisses me off, you know...!  ;) B)  

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Also, I can’t recall who, but a poster on this here sight, strongly advocated taking Donald despite the situation at the time...  B) 

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@"Kentis" said: This might sound like sour grapes, because it is, the Vikings chose Barr over him, how?  :s 
Because Rick wouldn't take my calls.
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@"Kentis" said: Also, I can’t recall who, but a poster on this here sight, strongly advocated taking Donald despite the situation at the time...  B) 
Now, we don't need THAT guy shooting off his mouth again. 
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@"MaroonBells" said:
@"Kentis" said: Also, I can’t recall who, but a poster on this here sight, strongly advocated taking Donald despite the situation at the time...  B) 
Now, we don't need THAT guy shooting off his mouth again. 

Oh, was that you, MB...?  ;) 

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@"Kentis" said:
@"MaroonBells" said:
@"Kentis" said: Also, I can’t recall who, but a poster on this here sight, strongly advocated taking Donald despite the situation at the time...  B) 
Now, we don't need THAT guy shooting off his mouth again. 

Oh, was that you, MB...?  ;) 



I don't remember who it was, but I'm sure he'll be back to remind us when Donald wins his 3rd defensive player of the year. :-)

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Donald was and is a monster. his college production was amazing and then he went OFF at the combine. I had him #1 overall and im no draftnik.

 i remeber  one draftnick here had him in the 3rd round cause his arms  were short. said draftnic did say later he could see end of first round. 

We drafted Floyd  the year before so I can understand the thinking, but jeezus what a missed opportunity. Im not crazy about Barr which makes it worse, but most think he is realky good. 

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@"Bullazin" said: Donald was and is a monster. his college production was amazing and then he went OFF at the combine. I had him #1 overall and im no draftnik.

 i remeber  one draftnick here had him in the 3rd round cause his arms  were short. said draftnic did say later he could see end of first round. 

We drafted Floyd  the year before so I can understand the thinking, but jeezus what a missed opportunity. Im not crazy about Barr which makes it worse, but most think he is realky good. 


I got the Floyd argument. At least that made a little bit of sense. What drove me crazy was the guy (don't remember who) who argued that Donald wouldn't be able to get off a double team in the NFL, as if he didn't consistently beat double and triple teams at Pitt. 

Early in the process, Donald was considered a late 1st rounder. It wasn't until people saw his jaw-dropping film and then followed that up with a ridiculous workout that he started to rise. He had everything: A+ film, A+ production, A+ workout and A+ character. Players like that don't come around very often. 

I didn't hate the Barr pick at all. And he turned out pretty good. 4X pro bowler. A much MUCH worse pick was the Browns who took Justin Gilbert ahead of Donald, Barr AND OBJ-- a corner who had more red flags than the Beijing Olympics. He was out of the NFL after three seasons. 

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Would that be two Vikings (Shamar?) at the bottom of the win axis?

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Would that be two Vikings (Shamar?) at the bottom of the win axis?
looks like Shamar edges out Jaleel for the least suckiest. 
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