A look back at drafting Jay Ratliff

[littlewebs]

I was googling Jeremiah Ratliff to see what his original rookie scouting reports had said about him. The best search result was actually an old Cowboyszone thread. It's really amazing that he's turned out to be such a great player for us: http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25116

Weaknesses: Will never be more than a situational pass-rushing DT in the NFL. He lacks ideal athleticism and speed to make an impact at DE. He also lacks the bulk and base to play a consistent role at DT. He gets pushed around too much when reached. Needs to play with more consistent leverage. Needs to be on the move to be effective. Cannot hold his ground when teams run at him. Needs to improve his array of pass rush moves. Also has had some durability issues.

Sure seems like he proved some guys wrong.

 

[GhettoxCowboy]

I was googling Jeremiah Ratliff to see what his original rookie scouting reports had said about him. The best search result was actually an old Cowboyszone thread. It's really amazing that he's turned out to be such a great player for us: http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25116

Weaknesses: Will never be more than a situational pass-rushing DT in the NFL. He lacks ideal athleticism and speed to make an impact at DE. He also lacks the bulk and base to play a consistent role at DT. He gets pushed around too much when reached. Needs to play with more consistent leverage. Needs to be on the move to be effective. Cannot hold his ground when teams run at him. Needs to improve his array of pass rush moves. Also has had some durability issues.

Sure seems like he proved some guys wrong.

The guy was a great find no doubt. it's also funny them comments made about his weaknesses ETc. Guess he proved all them wrong, and maybe even some of the fans that doubted the guy

 

[Cowboy4ever]

i remember when we drafted him and i posted on here that he would be the steal of that draft for us. He was overlooked at Auburn, but when i watched them play,,, he was always around the ball and he never took plays off. I was glad we drafted him then.. and i am really glad now.

 

[burmafrd]

He never got much of a chance to show much at auburn, and I think he really found his place here and that got his motor running on high.