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HuttoKarl
03-07-2008, 04:05 PM
http://www.star-telegram.com/college_sports/story/516855.html

Tommy seemingly had a pretty solid pro-day.
Texian
03-07-2008, 05:38 PM
You would have to be confident that Blake would not have a recurring bout of depression and anxiety order.
DiehardChris
03-07-2008, 05:39 PM
Yeah, not only a bout, but isn't he actually DIAGNOSED as bi-polar or manic-depressive?

I'll pass.
HuttoKarl
03-07-2008, 05:41 PM
If he's a late round pick...5th-7th...he'd be relatively cuttable if need be. I have read numerous articles that he got his meds and he knows what's needed to keep it under control. A guy who was viewed as a top-five pick a year ago is worth a flier any day.
DiehardChris
03-07-2008, 06:15 PM
If he's a late round pick...5th-7th...he'd be relatively cuttable if need be. I have read numerous articles that he got his meds and he knows what's needed to keep it under control. A guy who was viewed as a top-five pick a year ago is worth a flier any day.

I agree with your logic - but I don't like it for OUR team, unless the F.O. feels the same way. We made a good pick with our 7th last year in Zach Diles, and he's going to compete for a starting job this year.

EDIT - all that said, if he seems to have turned himself around, then yeah, he's a low risk player. I've seen him described as having 1st round talent, but that he's just not likely to remain stable.
TheLBCoach
03-07-2008, 11:24 PM
Yeah, not only a bout, but isn't he actually DIAGNOSED as bi-polar or manic-depressive?

I'll pass.

A bipolar disorder would work to his advantage on the football field.
Buckle
03-08-2008, 12:35 AM
not necessarily. Yes the bipolar mood would work when he is at his highs but during his lows (depression) that wouldn't serve to well on a football field, plus its not like one can control when the highs and lows set in.
HuttoKarl
03-08-2008, 08:57 AM
not necessarily. Yes the bipolar mood would work when he is at his highs but during his lows (depression) that wouldn't serve to well on a football field, plus its not like one can control when the highs and lows set in.

Hence the medication.
Texian
03-08-2008, 10:37 AM
TCU (March 6)
Thirteen TCU players worked out, and 15 teams were represented among the scouts in attendance. Prospects worked out indoors on Field Turf ...

» DL Tommy Blake: Had a very good workout ... Weighed in at 272. Ran the 40 in 4.80 and 4.83. Had a 30 ½-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 3-inch long jump, 4.37 short shuttle, 7.16 cone drill and had 23 reps in the bench press.

Gil Brandt - NFL.COM
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story;jsessionid=0ABDDAE2E16A3F3C3CCF9AA155ACFD53? id=09000d5d806b4a39&template=with-video&confirm=true
Wolf6151
03-08-2008, 12:15 PM
A person who's Bi-Polar is as normal and rational as anyone else as long as they are on the proper medication and they take the medication as prescribed. If he's any good I wouldn't let Bi-Polar disorder keep me from picking a player. Hopefully other teams will overlook him for these reasons and we can pick up a late round gem.
HuttoKarl
03-08-2008, 01:58 PM
A person who's Bi-Polar is as normal and rational as anyone else as long as they are on the proper medication and they take the medication as prescribed. If he's any good I wouldn't let Bi-Polar disorder keep me from picking a player. Hopefully other teams will overlook him for these reasons and we can pick up a late round gem.

Mental illness tends to have more of a negative stigma in this county. Just as you said...like other illness, it can be treated and when treated, a person can get along very well in life like anybody else.

I imagine he'd be a 4th or 5th based simply on upside. I wouldn't mind seeing him slip to our 5th.