Quote:Agree and TMD should take serious note of this. I could see if Cyp was taken top 10 or top 15 but he was early second round and those are often starters who have great potential but if they dont reach it are still fairly productive and have long careers as core pieces of the team.

 

Much of this conversation is based on a tacit presumption (mostly by TMD) that Cyprien will never develop into a Pro Bowl player, based solely on a rookie year performance on what is likely the worst roster talent wise in the league.

 

I submit that with some additional talent around him, Cyprien won't be in the single high as much and will play in the box more.  Put in a position to make plays, he will.  If he had a rough rookie year but makes the pro bowl by year 3-4, he's well worth the first pick in the 2nd round.

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