Burfict fails drug test

[gmabel830]

Burfict has had one of the biggest slides in recent draft memory. Dude has done everything wrong you can do short of failing a drug test at the combined.

Oh wait, scratch that last part.... http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/report-burfict-hosley-failed-drug-tests-at-combine/

Hosley was someone we had in for a visit, wonder how this might impact things on his end.

 

[CardsFan88]

Wow, just wow. Crazy, cancer, and stupid. We don't know what drug it is, but even if we are to assume its just the wacky tobaccy it's absolutely stupid for any player to not abstain when looking for a multi-million dollar job. For VB, wow, it's the icing on the 'its not chocolate' crap cake.

The article even says the other guy that failed wrote a letter apologizing. Didn't say VB did, which I guess you can infer he didn't.


Saw this on ESPN yesterday. Another article for VB which tries to spin him in a different light...you know the requisite 'in his home, with his dogs, talking about his childhood' piece.

Warning, the picture headlining the story has Vontaze on the couch with his shirt off. Yep, still pudgy. Sure that'll help his draft stock.


http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2012/st...draft-most-misunderstood-player-espn-magazine

If his stock was rising, this drug test probably pushes him down even further. Undrafted is now a distinct possibility. (always was one, but much greater shot now)

 

[ARZCardinals]

seriously...he failed a drug test at the combine after all the negative press prior..he's flat out dumb

He is 100% undraftable...he's not even a guy you should bring in for free. His head isn't on right.

He may have the talent to play, but he's far from ready to be a pro.

That's a cancer I wouldn't want....all you need is him trying to show off and blindside Larry Fitz coming over the middle during training camp.

 

[cardsfanmd]

Burflict fails drug test

This kid just flat out doesn't want to be in the league. Sad what a joke he has become.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0900...t-before-nfl-draft?module=HP11_headline_stack

 

[earthsci]

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/f4/ot-the-hits-keep-coming-for-burfict-178572.html

 

[crisper57]

Burfict has had one of the biggest slides in recent draft memory. Dude has done everything wrong you can do short of failing a drug test at the combined.

Oh wait, scratch that last part.... http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/report-burfict-hosley-failed-drug-tests-at-combine/

Hosley was someone we had in for a visit, wonder how this might impact things on his end.

And now there's that. The kid is a lost cause. I have to ask, what does he have to fall back on now?

 

[splitsecond]

Maybe he can live on Dennis Erickson's couch?

 

[TJ]

Burfict has had one of the biggest slides in recent draft memory. Dude has done everything wrong you can do short of failing a drug test at the combined.

Oh wait, scratch that last part.... http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/report-burfict-hosley-failed-drug-tests-at-combine/

I agree.

Name one thing Burfict has done this offseason to improve his draft status. The answer is nothing. With half a brain, he could be a productive player in the league. Instead, he is a flat out knucklehead who does not care about the game. He could have garnered a $15 mil contract by staying motivated, committed and focused, but now he'll most likely sign for the rookie minimum ($375k). He's not even worth a 7th round pick at this point.

The sad thing is many saw this coming. The kid would make some brilliant plays and subsequently ruin the team's momentum by committing several personal fouls.

 

[crisper57]

I agree.

Name one thing Burfict has done this offseason to improve his draft status. The answer is nothing. With half a brain, he could be a productive player in the league. Instead, he is a flat out knucklehead who does not care about the game. He could have garnered a $15 mil contract by staying motivated, committed and focused, but now he'll most likely sign for the rookie minimum ($375k). He's not even worth a 7th round pick at this point.

The sad thing is many saw this coming. The kid would make some brilliant plays and subsequently ruin the team's momentum by committing several personal fouls.

So he's lazy. He's clearly stupid. And now he uses drugs. Great resume for the kid.

 

[cardsfanmd]

While I wouldn't spend a pick on him, I'd definitely still sign the kid as an UDFA.

 

[cardsfanmd]

He will be drafted though IMO. Dallas or Cincy prob.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

While I wouldn't spend a pick on him, I'd definitely still sign the kid as an UDFA.

Me too. As great a disappointment as he's been over the last couple years, maybe A-Dub and Dockett can jump him and get his head on straight.

What a waste of talent, he looked like an all world player his freshman year, and just regressed from there.

 

[Goldfield]

No interest here. Keep walking.

 

[ARZCardinals]

While I wouldn't spend a pick on him, I'd definitely still sign the kid as an UDFA.

why?

failing the drug test (at the combine) amounts to showing up to a job interview drunk. HE KNEW a drug test was coming months before....his agent TOLD HIM. Did the knowledge of his agent telling him stop him? Did he think about this is the NFL and not pee wee football? Did he even think about it?

I don't care what his skill set is....his head isn't right and you can't think his talent is that good that it far outweighs his inability to process basic information.

He isn't worth the hassle to the coaching staff.

 

[TJ]

Me too. As great a disappointment as he's been over the last couple years, maybe A-Dub and Dockett can jump him and get his head on straight.

What a waste of talent, he looked like an all world player his freshman year, and just regressed from there.

I don't think he'd work out in AZ to be truthful. The best opportunity for him IMO would be in Baltimore to learn from Ray Lewis, who would challenge him to be a better person as well as a FB player.

Also, T Sizzle would love to help out a fellow Sun Devil.

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[ASUCHRIS]

I don't think he'd work out in AZ to be truthful. The best opportunity for him IMO would be in Baltimore to learn from Ray Lewis, who would challenge him to be a better person as well as a FB player.

Also, T Sizzle would love to help out a fellow Sun Devil.

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Probably true. That being said, I'd still take a flyer on him if available. If he remains an idiot, simply cut him.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Probably true. That being said, I'd still take a flyer on him if available. If he remains an idiot, simply cut him.

Why?? Seriously - what has he ever done to suggest he'd even be worth a "flyer"?? His entire career at ASU was a disappointment. I could see taking a flyer on someone who at least showed maturity, quality decision-making, consistency (albeit at lower than desired production levels), leadership... He's never shown any of that...
I know Whiz and Graves are smart enough to see Burfict for who he is and would never waste a pick or a penny on the kid...

 

[Shane]

He sucks

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Why?? Seriously - what has he ever done to suggest he'd even be worth a "flyer"?? His entire career at ASU was a disappointment. I could see taking a flyer on someone who at least showed maturity, quality decision-making, consistency (albeit at lower than desired production levels), leadership... He's never shown any of that...
I know Whiz and Graves are smart enough to see Burfict for who he is and would never waste a pick or a penny on the kid...

What has he ever done to suggest he'd even be worth a flyer? The fact that most expected he'd be a first rounder after his freshman year, and many thought he'd be a top 3 round player even after all his bad behavior?

I never suggested using a pick on him, but if he's an UDFA, why not see if he can earn his way onto the roster?

 

[82CardsGrad]

What has he ever done to suggest he'd even be worth a flyer? The fact that most expected he'd be a first rounder after his freshman year, and many thought he'd be a top 3 round player even after all his bad behavior?

I never suggested using a pick on him, but if he's an UDFA, why not see if he can earn his way onto the roster?

So we take a flyer on this loser because he was "expected" to a high draftee - even though he's proven on and off the field to be nothing but a disaster? I asked "what has he done"??

We're all entitled to our opinions, right? IMHO, I wouldn't waste a second even mentioning his name, let alone bringing him in... even as a UDFA.
And I have little doubt that Burfict will end up as the next Maurice Clarett.

 

[BigRedRage]

So we take a flyer on this loser because he was "expected" to a high draftee - even though he's proven on and off the field to be nothing but a disaster? I asked "what has he done"??

We're all entitled to our opinions, right? IMHO, I wouldn't waste a second even mentioning his name, let alone bringing him in... even as a UDFA.
And I have little doubt that Burfict will end up as the next Maurice Clarett.

Maurice was drafted wasnt he?

 

[crisper57]

On a scale of "NFL HOF'er">>>>>>>>>>>"Unemployed and Broke", I think he'll end up somewhere around "Playing in the CFL". But even that might be too high of a ceiling for this kid.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Maurice was drafted wasnt he?

Yep... 3rd round. Worked out quite well....

 

[CardsFan88]

It's not just 'take a flyer'. Remember he was a cancer on ASU's team. The last thing we need is some idiot like VB taking a swing and concussing say hyphen. Sort of like what he did last year.

If he wasn't a cancer, I could understand it. But all the other stuff AND drugs AND cancer to a team just make him imo clearly not a guy even worth taking a flyer on.

His penalties snowballed into a team wide problem. He lost games by himself for ASU. Threw everyone under the bus, even those that went out of their way to protect him.

Then said I'm done, leaving school and his free ride early, and subsequently screwed everything up during that process too.

Hold the pickles, Hold the lettuce
It's Vontaze Burfict don't upset us.

 

[Phrazbit]

On a scale of "NFL HOF'er">>>>>>>>>>>"Unemployed and Broke", I think he'll end up somewhere around "Playing in the CFL". But even that might be too high of a ceiling for this kid.

I dont even see that in his future. ESPNs attempt at a puff peace made him come off as even more lazy and entitled than I thought he was. Its ASUs PR's fault he is bad at interviews because they shielded him? His mom had to talk him into continuing with football after his combine disaster?

That part about his mom needing to convince him to keep trying is the most condemning. After he goes undrafted watch for him to flat out quit. I doubt he will ever play a down of football in any professional league.