Quote:Who's apologizing for him?


Yes, he has been disappointing and was both a reach and a bust.


I'd think that any sane person would hope he plays better.


That doesn't equate to him being "useless" and a so-called non contributor.


Draft status has a huge affect on perception, and it should. You should get what you pay for. A guy like Alualu who hasn't justified his first round selection is rightly deemed a disappointment, but a seventh round contributor like Rob Meier achieves folk hero status.


That doesn't mean he's not valuable in a rotational role. And if they choose to keep him any longer, any compensation should reflect that. But, it's up to him to earn it. If he gets pushed down so far he gets cut, that's on him.


The bottom line is, he's certainly no Henderson or Stroud like you would expect from such a high pick, but he's no Derrick Harvey, either. He has been useful, just not nearly as much as you'd expect from the selection.