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Report: More red flags popping up on Fairley

Schefter had something on this on ESPN while I was at lunch, said his stock was really dropping.
 
dbair1967;3906726 said:
Schefter had something on this on ESPN while I was at lunch, said his stock was really dropping.

Yeah, the report is from schefter..

What do you think about Fairley for us?
 
From PFT:

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on SportsCenter Wednesday morning that Fairley has exhibited irresponsible decision making throughout the pre-draft process. Fairley missed his flight to Indianapolis for February’s Scouting Combine, skipped a meeting with a team there, and was also late to a team meeting at Auburn’s Pro Day.

We suppose it’s for all the above reasons that NFL teams are “privately comparing” Fairley to Albert Haynesworth.
 
GloryDaysRBack;3906730 said:
Yeah, the report is from schefter..

What do you think about Fairley for us?
no thanks, he doesn't fit a 3-4. He isn't a 5 tech 3-4 DE. HE is a bull rush 3 gap 4-3 DT.
 
Gotta be a smoke screen from some team hoping to make him fall.......................
 
supercowboy8;3906774 said:
no thanks, he doesn't fit a 3-4. He isn't a 5 tech 3-4 DE. HE is a bull rush 3 gap 4-3 DT.

I agree..was more of just wishful thinking that Mayr Ryan would be able to maximize him.
 
Between Bowers and Fairley..we really are getting the short end of the stick
 
SDogo;3906777 said:
Gotta be a smoke screen from some team hoping to make him fall.......................


I saw what you did there. ;)
 
That is troubling; missing important meetings and the like; skipping others. Is not something you want to chance a high first round pick on.
 
Im confliceted.

On one hand Im glad I was right when people said he was untouchable during the championship game.

On the other, this guy is an enigma and could be staring the Cowboys in the face.

Ive been defending Dez, but these stories dont come out of nowhere. Whether it be illegal or just random bad press its still there and you can only have so much of it on a team.
 
MarionBarberThe4th;3906868 said:
Im confliceted.

On one hand Im glad I was right when people said he was untouchable during the championship game.

On the other, this guy is an enigma and could be staring the Cowboys in the face.

Ive been defending Dez, but these stories dont come out of nowhere. Whether it be illegal or just random bad press its still there and you can only have so much of it on a team.

I agree...I don't think we need any more nonsense on this team..
 
With Fairley, I think Ryan would be the key. Ryan wouldn't put up with any nonsense from him and he's known (as is all the Ryan's) for motivating guys and getting the best out of them.

If Ryan gives his stamp of approval for Fairley, then I wouldn't hesitate to take him.
 
MarionBarberThe4th;3907022 said:
So you have crossed him off your list?

I never thought Fairley was a fit in a 3-4...I was hoping Ryan might be able to utilize him better than most 3-4 dcoords..but w the poor fit and character concerns, I'd rather pass..

Starting to like Aldon though
 
RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
Per three sources, Nick Fairley skipped a scheduled dinner with Dolphins coach Tony Sparano and GM Jeff Ireland in Alabama

RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
Per a source, Sparano and Ireland called Fairley and waited for an hour and he never showed up.



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Man, we have to pass. And also hope he goes top 8.
 
MarionBarberThe4th;3907109 said:
RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
Per three sources, Nick Fairley skipped a scheduled dinner with Dolphins coach Tony Sparano and GM Jeff Ireland in Alabama

RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
Per a source, Sparano and Ireland called Fairley and waited for an hour and he never showed up.



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Man, we have to pass. And also hope he goes top 8.

I bet he was scared that Ireland would make "ma ma" jokes.
 

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