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Mario Manningham and Aqib Talib News...

Discussion in 'NFL Draft Forum' started by ATVZ400, Apr 8, 2008.

  1. ATVZ400

    ATVZ400 Senior Member

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    Mario Manningham and Aqib Talib have reportedly been removed from "multiple teams'" draft boards due to alleged marijuana use in college.

    Talib reportedly acknowledged at the Combine that he tested positive for pot three times at KU. Mario denied testing positive initially, then sent a letter to all 32 teams admitting he lied. Manningham claims he failed two drug tests at Michigan. Gaines Adams, Amobi Okoye, and Calvin Johnson were involved in a similar situation last year. Their draft stocks were not affected.
    Source: Pro Football Weekly
    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/home_NFL.aspx
     
  2. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Doesn't surprise me at all nor do I think it will affect the draft stock of these 2 guys. Kinda funny that Manningham failed not one but TWO tests at Meeshegan.

    I remember playing college baseball the coaches told us if we failed ONE test our scholarships were revoked. Damn double standards...
     
  3. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    It depends how recently the incidents were really. If they tested it out or something in their frosh or soph years, thats one thing. If they continually used it including this last year and maybe even offseason? Well that could hurt a little bit.
    I could see a guy like Manningham take a hit from it ... Talib? Eh, I think hes still a first rounder, but mocks already have him all over the place so its hard to say where he might end up.
     
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  4. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    I hope we don't draft Talib he isn't that good.
     
  5. TotoreMexico

    TotoreMexico Your retarded

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    He doesn't fit our scheme anyway...
     
  6. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    I agree with you. Good post.
     
  7. ATVZ400

    ATVZ400 Senior Member

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    Mario Manningham and Aqib Talib have reportedly been removed from "multiple teams'" draft boards due to alleged marijuana use in college.

    by that line i would think it;s recent
     
  8. High Definition

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    Manningham would be the perfect compliment to Ginn/Wilford.

    I wonder if he falls to #57 now.
     
  9. yboord028

    yboord028 AFC East Champs

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    Kind of funny how on Kipers mock draft he has Talib going #6 to the Patriots, let them take him :p
     
  10. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    He can light his blunts with Willie Andrews and Kevin Faulk:up:
     
  11. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    Haha nice!

    Pats pick at 7 btw, not 6.
     
  12. dgb11112

    dgb11112 Hall Of Fame

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    Interesting Info Re: Manningham FYI!

    I know he was one of the players that we possibly were looking out for a second round or late first round. Aquib was also somoene Miami was looking at FYI

    It would be nice if they fell and BP had enough confidence in taking one or both.

    Mario Manningham and Aqib Talib have reportedly been removed from "multiple teams'" draft boards due to alleged marijuana use in college.

    Talib reportedly acknowledged at the Combine that he tested positive for pot three times at KU. Mario denied testing positive initially, then sent a letter to all 32 teams admitting he lied. Manningham claims he failed two drug tests at Michigan. Gaines Adams, Amobi Okoye, and Calvin Johnson were involved in a similar situation last year. Their draft stocks were not affected. Apr. 8 - 10:41 am et

    http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Headlines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=114808
     
  13. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Manningham at #57 just makes me think of Chad Johnson. Not in a bad way either obviously.
     
  14. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    Thatd be fantastic if Aqib fell to 32, I'll take that gift from other people's stupidity anyday.
     
  15. phineas64

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    The only question there is will they, or have they, both stopped tokin'? If they get suspended, it doesn't matter how talented they are, they won't be helping us win.
    See Williams, Ricky....

    I for one don't think it's such a bad thing, but the league frowns on it.
     
  16. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    What I don't like is how people continue to run their mouths and damage these kids' reputation (and possibly their financial futures).

    These guys are urged to tell the truth. And their reward for not lying is for some coach, scout or GM leaking the information to the national media.

    Granted, I have no way of knowing if this was actual motivation for Manningham, or he was simply didn't want to be honest. But even when he sends a letter to teams, genuine or not, it gets leaked.

    Enough is enough.
     
  17. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    "A year after there was considerable wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth regarding a report from ProFootballWeekly that three blue-chip draft prospects had admitted at the Scouting Combine to smoking a certain green leaf, there’s another report from ProFootballWeekly regarding this year’s crop of players regarding their personal pot-smoking habits."

    It says three prospects admitted to it. Who's the other one?

    http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/
     
  18. ATVZ400

    ATVZ400 Senior Member

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    NFL | M. Manningham admits to failing drug tests
    Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:41:18 -0700

    ESPNews reports University of Michigan WR Mario Manningham admitted that he failed multiple marijuana tests during his collegiate career. Manningham was expected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft and could affect his draft status.

    NFL | A. Talib admits to failing drug tests
    Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:38:48 -0700

    ESPNews reports University of Kansas CB Aqib Talib admitted that he failed multiple marijuana tests during his collegiate career. Talib was expected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft and could affect his draft status.

    http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl
     
  19. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    I would definitely be happy with Talib way over Manningham. Obviously we dont know the whole story with Manningham, but I think given our situation and his, I'd rather take a lineman at 57, maybe even TE. I'm just not sold on Manningham or taking a WR in that spot.
     
  20. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    Probably Ryan if he thinks hes going 1st overall.
     
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  21. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Hmm draft Darwinism strikes...again.
     
  22. ATVZ400

    ATVZ400 Senior Member

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    good one :up:
     
  23. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    Failing multiple drug tests shows a lack of learning form one's mistakes and a sign of immaturity. I am not a Cam supporter, but I think one of the truest things he said was that the best barometer for future behavior, is to look at their previous behavior.

    If Manningham orTalib get nailed or arrested for something similar in the future, the team and coaching staff have no one to blame but themselves for drafting them. I say pass on both.
     
  24. Roman529

    Roman529 Senior Member

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    People thought Dan Marino was a doper coming out of Pitt.....this let us grab him late in the first round. But I don't think Dan ever failed a drug test.
     
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  25. alen1

    alen1 New Member

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    I never knew that lol. Learn something new every day. thanks.
     
  26. Samphin

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    Dan was supposedly a coke head. However I don't think he ever admitted to failing drug tests either. Kind of a big difference between suspecting and admitting guilt.
     

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