scottb Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 All the mock drafts say so. I know he is a GREAT prospect...it's just hard for me to accept drafting a 29 year old DB that high. Heck, he probably won't even be able to finish his first contract (which tends to be 6-7 years for a pick that high). At best, his skills will be erroding about the time he really gets full NFL experience. Is there anyone else who thinks this way or am I just being myopic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 29 year old DB? Newman is 24 years old right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMonster Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 yes. Newman is a stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Yep. And at 24 He's not all that old. Aside from being just plain good at just about everything. Track, baseball, Football, guys probably a good golfer even He can play both ways and is fast enough to get pulled over in residential areas when running. He also returns kicks. And he knows how to handle the ball when he does.... unlike somebody we know....cough cough ahem. Kid is flat out good. The only thing that may knock him down are the reports about his shoulder injury. Hear he's been invited to New York for the draft. Always a good sign. Newman according to ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Invisible Poster Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 29 seems a wee bit old for a guy coming out of college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeCarl Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Before McGahee's injury, there were two guys I was terrified that Dallas would get - McGahee and Newman. I see Newman as comparable to Champ Bailey and he'll likely be drafted higher than Champ was (#7). I've been reading that rumor about an atrophied deltoid muscle or some such, but unless there was an obvious physical defect, I'd wouldn't say taking him at the top of the draft was so outlandish given the questions about all the other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTerps2002 Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Newman is the guy that Cinncinatti really wants ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 21, 2003 Author Share Posted April 21, 2003 Oooops...I must have been using my 4 digit cartoon hands when counting. Sorry:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Originally posted by CMonster yes. Newman is a stud. You can say that again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowtrain Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Not only is Newman a stud, but it's also worthwhile to note that first-round DBs historically have the highest NFL success rate compared to players at other positions. This is an interesting article written last year that breaks down the success of 1st rounders by position and also by draft order within the first-round. http://www.nfl.com/draft/2002/firstroundbreakdown.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandies Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Newman really worth a top 5 pick? YES!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandies Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Originally posted by Tarhog You can say that again.... By the way, that was good, took me 10 minutes to stop laughing and post. Even called the wife over to take a look!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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