Ramonce Taylor

[cptnbreakdance]

I'm calling BS on the back pack was not his. It would be one thing if the back pack had a joint in it, but 5 pounds can lead to serious jail time and I have doubts that he would risk going to jail for a long time to protect someone when he is innocent.

Yeah no kidding.... it was a longhorn bag w/ RT and #11 embroidered onto it. He said he loaned it to his friend..... and besides he already went to trial he doesn't even have to go to jail... and thats with his judge being up for reelection in Bell county, and her record for giving harsh sentencing to drug offenders. That's what having Mac Brown as your coach can do for you...

 

[Haams]

That's right I forgot the bag had his number on it. Ramonce called the cops on himself - and then denied the UT bag with his initials in his car belonged to him. I bet he does carry 5 pounds for personal use - might have been 10 pounds before the party.

 

[El Tejano]

I wonder if Darius Walker could be Ramonce Taylor kind of guy?

 

[bah007]

I'm calling BS on the back pack was not his. It would be one thing if the back pack had a joint in it, but 5 pounds can lead to serious jail time and I have doubts that he would risk going to jail for a long time to protect someone when he is innocent.

He wasnt protecting anyone.

Nobody would fess up and he didnt know who it belonged to.

Since nobody would claim the backpack he got arrested for driving the car.

 

[hot pickle]

i think RT is done with gettin into trouble, it really hit him hard bein kicked out of UT, i think he learned his lesson and i would love for the texans to give him a second chance, make him earn his playin time on Special Teams, but he needs a second chance, so with the 8th pick in the 6th round of the NFL draft the houston texans pick Ramonce Taylor


and yes hes better then Reggie Bush

 

[V Man]

i think RT is done with gettin into trouble, it really hit him hard bein kicked out of UT, i think he learned his lesson and i would love for the texans to give him a second chance, make him earn his playin time on Special Teams, but he needs a second chance, so with the 8th pick in the 6th round of the NFL draft the houston texans pick Ramonce Taylor
and yes hes better then Reggie Bush

I think someone will take a run on him in the 5th, and if he does some good interviews and has a great pro day, maybe even in the 4th.

 

[Luv Ya Blue 2007]

Granted, he did have off the field troubles, but every team does. RT was just unlucky in that he was one of the few who actually got caught. But he is a damn good athlete. If anything, get him as a FA, and put him at the goal line and let him run back kicks.

But considering I think the Texans are the worst organization/team in football, and I only come here for a good laugh, I hope he doesnt end up a Texan either.....[/QUOTE]

We really don't care what you have to say anyhow. So, pond sand jackass

 

[Luv Ya Blue 2007]

very ignorant and uninformed post for a longhorn...

I LOVE JC, I have been a huge fan of his, but to say you dont miss RT is silly. How many long TD's did RT break? plenty... JC has not broken a long touchdown all year. And dont tell me "they just havent used him the way they should because of their 'commentment?' to Young". JC has more carries than Selvin. Just because Selvin starts, does not mean he plays the entire game, and/or carries the load. A great back is going to break long runs, no matter what system they are in, or how they are used. Just look at Slaton, McFadden, A.D., etc... Jamaal was always 1 cut or stiffarm away from breaking one, and that is on him.

RT was a threat running the ball, catching the ball, and returning the ball. He was basically a mini-Reggie Bush, and could have made a huge impact this season in all aspects of the game, something JC & SY cant. Both JC and SY have had fumbling problems, and I would have loved to have had RT in there in pressure situations, because frankly the two backs we have right now just did not produce when needed.

Granted, he did have off the field troubles, but every team does. RT was just unlucky in that he was one of the few who actually got caught. But he is a damn good athlete. If anything, get him as a FA, and put him at the goal line and let him run back kicks.

But considering I think the Texans are the worst organization/team in football, and I only come here for a good laugh, I hope he doesnt end up a Texan either.....

The Jackass portion of the previous post was meant for Uteric 3232. He doesn't belong on this board and the moderator should remove him as a member.

 

[MorKnolle]

I think someone will take a run on him in the 5th, and if he does some good interviews and has a great pro day, maybe even in the 4th.

I highly doubt he goes in the 4th round, I'd be surprised if he makes it to the 5th. He had some talent but obviously has had a lot of problems in the past, who knows whether he's grown out of those problems or not. Some people learn from those types of mistakes, others compound those mistakes when money is put in their hands. That said, Maurice Clarett was a phenomenal talent in college for the year he played, but he had off-field problems, challenged the NFL eligibility rules, etc. and ended up being considered a huge reach/risk in the late 3rd round. Taylor doesn't have anywhere near that talent and while his character concerns aren't as lengthy/severe as Clarett's, that kind of thing and especially missing a decent amount of time on the field due to it can really damage a player's draft potential.

Even without those problems I think there are 10 or more RBs in this draft that are more talented so it would have been pretty hard for him to make it into the 4th round anyways, this just compounds things. Teams will frequently take risks on players in the 6th or 7th round, whether that be players with decent talent and character concerns or players that are lesser-known prospect, so I think someone may take a look at him in the 6th or 7th, or he might even go undrafted. In the 4th round most teams expect to find someone that is both talented and has minimal issues and can be counted on to contribute sooner rather than later, not guys that will likely be considered a pretty high risk with average potential reward.

 

[V Man]

I highly doubt he goes in the 4th round, I'd be surprised if he makes it to the 5th. He had some talent but obviously has had a lot of problems in the past, who knows whether he's grown out of those problems or not. Some people learn from those types of mistakes, others compound those mistakes when money is put in their hands. That said, Maurice Clarett was a phenomenal talent in college for the year he played, but he had off-field problems, challenged the NFL eligibility rules, etc. and ended up being considered a huge reach/risk in the late 3rd round. Taylor doesn't have anywhere near that talent and while his character concerns aren't as lengthy/severe as Clarett's, that kind of thing and especially missing a decent amount of time on the field due to it can really damage a player's draft potential.

Even without those problems I think there are 10 or more RBs in this draft that are more talented so it would have been pretty hard for him to make it into the 4th round anyways, this just compounds things. Teams will frequently take risks on players in the 6th or 7th round, whether that be players with decent talent and character concerns or players that are lesser-known prospect, so I think someone may take a look at him in the 6th or 7th, or he might even go undrafted. In the 4th round most teams expect to find someone that is both talented and has minimal issues and can be counted on to contribute sooner rather than later, not guys that will likely be considered a pretty high risk with average potential reward.

I understand what you are saying, but I feel that with the success of Bush, Hester, and Drew-Jones. Players that can be used in so many differents aspects of the games, I see someone taking a chance on Taylor in the 5th (due to his ability to play RB, WR and Returns). Hell if someone will waste a 3rd on Clarett (who I think is worse off field than Taylor) a 5th for Taylor shouldn't be shocking.

 

[MorKnolle]

I understand what you are saying, but I feel that with the success of Bush, Hester, and Drew-Jones. Players that can be used in so many differents aspects of the games, I see someone taking a chance on Taylor in the 5th (due to his ability to play RB, WR and Returns). Hell if someone will waste a 3rd on Clarett (who I think is worse off field than Taylor) a 5th for Taylor shouldn't be shocking.

I was never real impressed with Taylor, he was pretty solid, but far from the talent that Clarett was for the one year he played in college.

 

[texaslifter]

who cares about the weed. its a plant!

the guy is a playmaker. straight up reggie bush style. hes a value pick at anything after the 3rd round, and i'd abuse that if i was the hc.

 

[threetoedpete]

I was never real impressed with Taylor, he was pretty solid, but far from the talent that Clarett was for the one year he played in college.

You're reaching a little there Marknolle. You may not like the guy. But the guy is a legitame prospect. Clarett exposed himself for what he was. A plodding no tallent fat boy with a curled lip. Romance may not be an Einstien calling the cops to grip about being picked on at a party with five pounds in his posession. But, you're not going to post in here you truly believe the guy isn't a legit athlete are you ? A lesser tallent than Maurice ? You're reaching.
Bet you a coke Romance scores a NFL TD before Maurice.

 

[DatTexBoy]

I know why professional teams bring up dirt on players...for smoke and mirrors and bargaining tools and what not...but why do we as fans feel like we have the audasidy (sp.) to tear down a person/player when we all have faults or made mistakes...?

These guys are regular people with God given talent and I guess people start drinking the Hater-ade when these guys become millionaires and feel like they can degrade character based on one incident...I do feel like Taylor made an ass out of himself but no need to continue to break the kid down...let him either make up for his problems or let him become a Jason Williams or Ray Caruth...

 

[hot pickle]

I know why professional teams bring up dirt on players...for smoke and mirrors and bargaining tools and what not...but why do we as fans feel like we have the audasidy (sp.) to tear down a person/player when we all have faults or made mistakes...?

These guys are regular people with God given talent and I guess people start drinking the Hater-ade when these guys become millionaires and feel like they can degrade character based on one incident...I do feel like Taylor made an ass out of himself but no need to continue to break the kid down...let him either make up for his problems or let him become a Jason Williams or Ray Caruth...

Finally someone got my back
i like this guy, yeah

 

[dalemurphy]

who cares about the weed. its a plant!

the guy is a playmaker. straight up reggie bush style. hes a value pick at anything after the 3rd round, and i'd abuse that if i was the hc.

I'm here in Austin and Taylor is well-known for being a very bad dude. Obviously not because he smokes pot... He's had a DUI, I think he's had domestic disputes and is a huge jerk on campus.