(10-30-2018, 07:39 PM)jagforlife85 Wrote:

(10-30-2018, 05:49 PM)FBT Wrote: A Ferrari that lost an axle before it saw any real race time, and when it finally got back on the field, it still wasn't living up to the reputation of a Ferrari for a couple of years.  

Fowler's unfortunate injury couldn't have been anticipated when he was drafted.  Nor can we know with ANY certainty how that injury impacted his career trajectory.  

I know that you have to focus on one thing because if you have to think any more deeply than that, it confuses you.  So, you have to hate Dave for any move because you can't see beyond him to think about the bigger picture. That's okay.  Someone will paint one with crayons for you.

David Caldwell has missed on three top 5 draft picks, Joeckel, Bortles, and Fowler. It also looks like he missed on Fournette, its nearly impossible to have so many swings and misses in the top 5 within within a five year period. Any criticism of him is warranted

I've never said Caldwell doesn't deserve criticism for his draft failures in the first round.  I'm simply pointing out that things got off to a bad start with Fowler because of an injury that sidelined him for a year, and for which he was slow to get back to full speed afterward.

(10-30-2018, 10:27 PM)JAGFAN88 Wrote:

(10-30-2018, 10:14 PM)YourFather Wrote: Fowler was probably one of the most overlooked players in this defense. I wouldnt be suprised if the defense takes a toll.

 he wasnt good enough to be the starter and was a distraction in the locker room

Fowler is a guy who is a physical specimen with the mentality of a 12 year old.  He had become a distraction in the locker room with his off field issues and the tension he created with 91.

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