Conklin>Tunsil

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by JR1980, Aug 31, 2016.

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  1. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Said it back in March and Im saying it again, we got the drafts best Tackle prospect.
     
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  2. The Bukafax

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    How are we all so sure Giants were taking him? If they wanted OT why not grab Tunsil or Decker?

    Clearly the Giants scouts aren't that good if they were willing to take crappy Apple who was a 2nd rounder over Decker or Tunsil
     
  3. Prideful

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    Stevens was graded as one of the best blocking TE on the Titans roster at +2.8 so yeah he would of made the team.

     
  4. The Hammer

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    Congratulations to JRob for doing your job


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  5. LangeSohne

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    There were a lot of reports at the time that he Giants were interested in Conklin. Granted, there's always rumors at draft time, but it was a very common report. I think they passed on Tunsil since the bong video was still fresh and they didn't have the background connection with Tunsil's agent like Miami had, so they didn't feel comfortable with that pick. And they passed on decker because he really isn't that good.
     
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  6. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    funny you should point that out, I had something a lot less nice typed out, but was gonna let it slide
     
  7. ImATitan

    ImATitan Pro Bowler

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    Stevens was a sure thing IMO. This is a 2-TE set team that will keep 4 TE's.
     
  8. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Anyone questioning the market for Conklin, I offer you this

    Laremy Tunsil | Draft Breakdown

    now Conklin

    Jack Conklin | Draft Breakdown

    you go watch a few minutes of those two and you tell me who you prefer....

    then think about the baggage Tunsil came with... Injuries, off the field issues, etc.... Conklin was hands down the right choice for us once we moved the 1st overall pick...
     
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  9. JR1980

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    You and I said it before the draft...Conklin was premier and played mean.....He fit us better and he was less of a gamble. Why take Tunsil at 1, when you can go back 7 spots, clean up, and get the guy who is better anyway. I am sold on Conk....Both on and off the field. I was cheering when Jrob made that pick, that;s when I knew we were going to have a better future under him. Such a smart plan of attack.
     
  10. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    weve had 40% roster turnover since JRob came along, man knows crap when he sees it and isnt afraid to take out the trash


    The thing that actually turned me on to Conklin was an interview Tunsil did where he claims we never met with him, found that odd so I looked at other Tackles and Conklin really stood out. Then when we moved out of the top spot I knew we had to be looking his way, was really glad we got him, didnt think Id cheer for another linemen so high but it was the right lineman this time
     
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