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Chad Ochocinco with some praise for Sterling Shepard

Anakim : 6/27/2016 12:07 pm
Chad Johnson & #8207;@ochocinco
Who is #87 for the Giants, young bull routes look exquisite on NFL network
So much hype  
kelsto811 : 6/27/2016 12:15 pm : link
Can't wait to see him play
Sterling  
Coach Mason : 6/27/2016 12:17 pm : link
If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.

Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Everything we're hearing points to an ROY contender if healthy  
Mike in Long Beach : 6/27/2016 12:21 pm : link
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RE: Sterling  
pjcas18 : 6/27/2016 12:28 pm : link
In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:
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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.

Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.


Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
RE: RE: Sterling  
Randy in CT : 6/27/2016 12:29 pm : link
In comment 13010979 pjcas18 said:
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In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:


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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.

Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.



Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
Huh? what? GAH?
I Wonder With OBJ, Shepard and (Hopefully) Cruz ...  
Trainmaster : 6/27/2016 12:30 pm : link
... whether McAdoo will have such a "quick release / short passing game" that the right side of the OL (particularly the RT) will be less of an issue?
RE: RE: RE: Sterling  
pjcas18 : 6/27/2016 12:30 pm : link
In comment 13010983 Randy in CT said:
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In comment 13010979 pjcas18 said:


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In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:


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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.

Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.



Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.

Huh? what? GAH?


Not sure what's hard to understand with what I typed or if you're choking, but look up.
RE: I Wonder With OBJ, Shepard and (Hopefully) Cruz ...  
Ira : 6/27/2016 12:34 pm : link
In comment 13010987 Trainmaster said:
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... whether McAdoo will have such a "quick release / short passing game" that the right side of the OL (particularly the RT) will be less of an issue?


Another way to look at it is, if we get better tackle play this season, our quick receivers will have more time to get open.
SS was one of 3 players in this draft that excited me.  
TC : 6/27/2016 12:53 pm : link
But I'm not going to heap expectations on this kid for his rookie season, therein lies disappointment. Someone pointed out that he's NOT the kind of athletic freak that OBJ is, and he's not, and while I have hopes for a good rookie season, I don't expect to see OBJ redux. He's more like OBJ Lite. I expect him to become a reliable possession receiver, but one who can also threaten deep. And I'm not just happy with that, I'm ecstatic!

If the Giants can get he and OBJ healthy together on the field with a 3rd receiver, he will demand attention from the D and, yes, that will do a whole lot for the entire Giants' O. Even the running game. Despite not being one of the biggest guys, one of his fortes is the ability to win consistently on short slants, and I wouldn't be surprised if his ability to get open on short routes soon makes him one of Eli's best friends.
im stoked too but guys settle down  
Rory : 6/27/2016 1:17 pm : link
you set yourself up for high expectations with some of these players and then absolutely kill that same player when they are not met.
RE: RE: Sterling  
Josh in the City : 6/27/2016 1:53 pm : link
In comment 13010979 pjcas18 said:
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In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:


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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.

Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.



Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.


So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.
Chad Ochocinco  
mrvax : 6/27/2016 2:37 pm : link
was always such a smart & perceptive player.
Continued...  
battttles : 6/27/2016 3:02 pm : link
From Chad to Shep directly:

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@sterl_shep3 Young bull you polished as phuck on that grass‼️


And Shep's reply:

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@ochocinco Appreciate it big homie. If you see anything I need to improve on hit me up
I'm more surprised that Ocho  
Modus Operandi : 6/27/2016 3:07 pm : link
Uses a word like "exquisite".
Curious to know  
Motley Two : 6/27/2016 3:08 pm : link
what clips he saw / referencing
RE: RE: RE: Sterling  
Coach Mason : 6/27/2016 3:41 pm : link
In comment 13011219 Josh in the City said:
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In comment 13010979 pjcas18 said:


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In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:


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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.

Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.



Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.



So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.


Would you call Alshon Jeffery a steal?

He went in about the same spot.
The doubters are missing the obvious  
Makogman : 6/27/2016 3:47 pm : link
Sterling background is quite unique. The sustenance that manifests the essence of his character and personality comes from a foundation deeply rooted. That he lasted to the 40th pick is more attributed to mensurables rather than athletic ability. I think the best comparison would be future HOF Steve Smith. SS has a similar physique with, one could argue, more athleticism and quickness.

When you place such natural God given ability within a resolute determined mind, the outcome can be nothing short of spectacular. The old saying "it takes one to know one" should be applied and respected. When the peers take notice and voice approval we should only express anticipation not detract its validity. I for one will not doubt this young man, and fully expect him to be OROY.
Polished as phuck on that grass  
BlueHurricane : 6/27/2016 4:10 pm : link
Ladies and gentleman
RE: RE: RE: RE: Sterling  
pjcas18 : 6/27/2016 4:10 pm : link
In comment 13011501 Coach Mason said:
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In comment 13011219 Josh in the City said:


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In comment 13010979 pjcas18 said:


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In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:


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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.

Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.



Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.



So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.



Would you call Alshon Jeffery a steal?

He went in about the same spot.


Good pick and its probably semantics. Just have a hard time calling a 2nd round pick a steal. And the "steal of the draft" gets tossed around way too easily in June.
I think that that it is"argumentative', protestations notwithstanding  
grizz299 : 6/27/2016 5:25 pm : link
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.

It's obvious that everyone feels that he represents much more than the fifth WR in a draft that was supposedly weak at the WR position. And that he is also much better than the fortieth player.

But you knew that and yet you posted a rhetorical disclaimer...therefore it's regarded as argumentative and your disclaimer is phony.

Glad we finally have a #1a to go with  
madgiantscow009 : 6/27/2016 5:28 pm : link
Odell's 1b.
With his on and off the field antics  
est1986 : 6/27/2016 7:02 pm : link
It's easy to forget Chad Johnson put up HOF worthy numbers in his career. If Sterling can put up numbers anything near what Chad did I'll take it in a heartbeat.
I hope hi and I think he will be eventually  
Bill L : 6/27/2016 7:06 pm : link
But how did he jump over 4 other WR since the season ended?
RE: I think that that it is  
pjcas18 : 6/27/2016 7:10 pm : link
In comment 13011682 grizz299 said:
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Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.

It's obvious that everyone feels that he represents much more than the fifth WR in a draft that was supposedly weak at the WR position. And that he is also much better than the fortieth player.

But you knew that and yet you posted a rhetorical disclaimer...therefore it's regarded as argumentative and your disclaimer is phony.


to the feeble minded perhaps, but to the more intellectual I think it was obvious I was in agreement with the general sentiment Shepard could absolutely outperform his draft status as 40th player and 5th WR yet the phrase "one of the top steals of the draft" is not something I'd use on a 2nd round pick.

Generally I'd expect "one of the top steals of the draft" to come from a later round on a player with far less expectations.

So as opposed to being argumentative, since I agreed with the general concept, I merely took exception to the phrasing.

if that's phony to you, go fuck yourself. is that genuine enough?
Try looking at the best two or three WR's in the last three drafts.  
wgenesis123 : 6/28/2016 2:40 am : link
Were they drafted in order or did other WR's go first. Also you will find an excellent WR in round two. No one is expected to play according to their draft position (in Shepard's case #40) they are expected to be the best they can be.
RE: The doubters are missing the obvious  
BlueLou : 6/28/2016 7:16 am : link
In comment 13011510 Makogman said:
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Sterling background is quite unique. The sustenance that manifests the essence of his character and personality comes from a foundation deeply rooted. That he lasted to the 40th pick is more attributed to mensurables rather than athletic ability. I think the best comparison would be future HOF Steve Smith. SS has a similar physique with, one could argue, more athleticism and quickness.

When you place such natural God given ability within a resolute determined mind, the outcome can be nothing short of spectacular. The old saying "it takes one to know one" should be applied and respected. When the peers take notice and voice approval we should only express anticipation not detract its validity. I for one will not doubt this young man, and fully expect him to be OROY.


Great post makogman. On point, as well as eloquent.
RE: Try looking at the best two or three WR's in the last three drafts.  
Bill L : 6/28/2016 7:41 am : link
In comment 13012027 wgenesis123 said:
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Were they drafted in order or did other WR's go first. Also you will find an excellent WR in round two. No one is expected to play according to their draft position (in Shepard's case #40) they are expected to be the best they can be.
Interesting. Would you recommend, as a potential draft strategy, picking the third or 4th best WR first?
OBJ was the 3rd WR picked  
PEEJ : 6/28/2016 8:00 am : link
The draft is not a science
RE: OBJ was the 3rd WR picked  
Bill L : 6/28/2016 8:07 am : link
In comment 13012068 PEEJ said:
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The draft is not a science
True, but IIRC, we waited until OBJ actually played in a game and proved it before rearranging his draft position.
Who cares about semantics?  
Greg from LI : 6/28/2016 9:17 am : link
I'm just happy that he's impressing. We could have a fearsome 1-2 punch at WR.
Why on Earth is there any negativity surrounding this?  
montanagiant : 6/28/2016 10:27 am : link
Everything we have heard from the multitude of different sources (that pretty much cover the whole spectrum of Ex-players, coaches, analysts) has been overwhelmingly positive about this kid in every aspect. Should be a cause to be very excited over IMO.
RE: RE: OBJ was the 3rd WR picked  
ron mexico : 6/28/2016 10:38 am : link
In comment 13012072 Bill L said:
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The draft is not a science

True, but IIRC, we waited until OBJ actually played in a game and proved it before rearranging his draft position.


You are skipping the part where everyone was calling him "Becky",a bust and a wasted pick for not being able to get on the field.

Moral of the story: who cares what people write on the internet. It doesn't impact anything.

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arcarsenal : 6/28/2016 10:42 am : link
"Becky" was really more Travis Beckum than it was Odell.. but yes, there were a few BBI mouthbreathers trying to re-use that nick on OBJ when he was having the hammy issues early on.
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