LVE- would you categorize him as a bust

[dcstar]

No

Go Cowboys!

 

[Carson]

Not a bust.

One insane rookie season and a solid season last year. That’s two good years with two injured seasons in between.

 

[KJJ]

LVE has been far from a bust. If he was a bust he wouldn’t still be here. After a great rookie season he fell off but has still been a good/serviceable player. A lot of fans grew sour on him because they got their expectations too high after his rookie season. Many thought he would become a great player but he never did.

 

[RonWashington]

Taco Charlton Trysten Hill Mo Claiborne those guys are busts . LVE has given the Cowboys some very serviceable games at LB. And obviously if he wants to get paid and play in 2023 he has to bring it this season .

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I thought he was very good his first year. Then he disappointed in the following years and somewhat rebounded last year

however, I thought he played his best game ever when it mattered most against SF

I'd say any first round pick who you don't sign to a long term deal is a bust

 

[Kingofholland]

Ayjf
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I thought he was very good his first year. Then he disappointed in the following years and somewhat rebounded last year

however, I thought he played his best game ever when it mattered most against SF

He started 46 games so far for the Cowboys and made a pro bowl, can't label him a bust based on draft position. To me in order to be considered a bona-fide 1st round bust you must first meet this criteria. 1) You don't develop to become a regular starter and/or 2) You don't make it through your original contract and are jettisoned for little or no compensation. Busts are extreme examples of players that dissapointed vs draft position. If you can answer yes to either of those questions you have a bust.

 

[Whyjerry]

Yes. He was a very good rookie. Awful since. He can still save his career though. Great opportunity this year to do that.

 

[Ranching]

I thought he was very good his first year. Then he disappointed in the following years and somewhat rebounded last year

however, I thought he played his best game ever when it mattered most against SF

I love a good bust....LVE, hurt his neck, thats a bad injury, especially for a LB....he's not a bust....he played well when he was healthy. He's a victim of circumstance....was Bo Jackson a bust because he hurt his hip and had to retire?

 

[john van brocklin]

I thought he was very good his first year. Then he disappointed in the following years and somewhat rebounded last year

however, I thought he played his best game ever when it mattered most against SF

No. Solid starter. One pro bowl.
That's a decent return for a first rounder.

 

[big dog cowboy]

LVE- would you categorize him as a bust

 

[jwitten82]

He's a busta

 

[Havic]

Not a bust, injuries have derailed him as he was off to a very promising start. He needs to have a good season this year.

 

[Havic]

Taco Charlton Trysten Hill Mo Claiborne those guys are busts . LVE has given the Cowboys some very serviceable games at LB. And obviously if he wants to get paid and play in 2023 he has to bring it this season .

Claiborne did salvage his career into a very serviceable corner but bust at his draft status.

 

[Scotman]

Crazy good his first year. Bad after the injury and decent last year. I also think he sunk to Jaylon's level when he was here.

Having Parsons in the backfield with him might rub off in a good way

 

[John813]

Guess it depends on what your definition of a bust is.

He had the talent to be a very good linebacker. Then his neck issues flaired up and either he got passive/scared and played timid.

I consider a bust to be a guy drafted too high that never had it.
Carpenter, Taco, Hill etc

 

[RonWashington]

Claiborne did salvage his career into a very serviceable corner but bust at his draft status.

For where he was drafted the Cowboys were thinking Pro Bowl . Charlton and Hill ugh

 

[sunalsorises]

If anyone wants to see what a first-round bust at linebacker looks like, here you go:

If I knew how to post pics I’d show you a second round bust with the same number.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

I thought he was very good his first year. Then he disappointed in the following years and somewhat rebounded last year

however, I thought he played his best game ever when it mattered most against SF

His neck injury made him into a shell of himself. You can see he plays very cautious and less aggressive not wanting to stick his head in there for head on tackles. Thus gives up ground too much, ala Jaylon. Not his fault, but it is Jerry's fault now for keeping him on. Sure he will make a play now and then but the consistency is gone.

Another first round pick who got injured and did not live up to expectations.

 

[CWR]

I thought he was very good his first year. Then he disappointed in the following years and somewhat rebounded last year

however, I thought he played his best game ever when it mattered most against SF

I really think it's going to hinge on this year. He's not a bust, but this is his last chance to be great in Dallas. He was damn good his rookie season, but has yet to follow it.

 

[CWR]

I'd say any first round pick who you don't sign to a long term deal is a bust

Byron Jones wasn't a bust.