Cutting a First Rounder

mmarra82 · 02-15-2006, 10:34 AM

I am playing a career in single player, and just came across something I have not seen before. A team that drafted a right tackle with the 20th pick in the first round, cut him following the preseason. He was not a bust, rated at 29/61, and was one of only 3 offensive tackles on the team. Any idea why a team would cut a player like this?

Noop · 02-15-2006, 10:37 AM

Well he is a bust in my book. He doesn't figure into their long term plans. Maybe they could have trade him for a pick.

Maple Leafs · 02-15-2006, 10:40 AM

Did he resign with another team for a minimal salary? I see this every few years in FOF, not sure why.

mmarra82 · 02-15-2006, 10:50 AM

Well, he is available in the free agent pool now, asking for minimal money. I am tempted to sign him but wonder why the computer team would have released him. He is still rated at 29/61 in the free agent pool.

JeeberD · 02-15-2006, 10:57 AM

Was the team in Salary Cap Hell?

Cringer · 02-15-2006, 11:00 AM

After some investigation, and a little money spent on my part, I have discovered the so called 'non-bust tackle' is actually named Tony Mandrich.

WSUCougar · 02-15-2006, 11:39 AM

Did he actually sign with the team that drafted him?

Izulde · 02-15-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Did he actually sign with the team that drafted him?

I thought if they didn't sign they matriculated back into the next year's draft pool.

mmarra82 · 02-15-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Did he actually sign with the team that drafted him?

Yes, he did sign with the team that drafted him, he even played in the preseason with him.

They have plenty of room under the cap as well. I just do not get it.

MrBigglesworth · 02-15-2006, 12:35 PM

Maybe once you get him on your roster, he will drop to a 29/35. That happened to a kicker taken in the third round in ImperialFL this past season. He looks good from far, but it far from good.

stkelly52 · 02-15-2006, 01:13 PM

My guess that their scout had a different opinion of him than your scout did. Whose scout is better at evaluating young talent and offensive linemen?

MizzouRah · 02-15-2006, 01:26 PM

The game still has some AI goofyness and I've seen this before as well.

Blade6119 · 02-15-2006, 01:30 PM

I just attribute it to off-field problems the game doesnt tell me about. If the eagles cut TO without much other talent at WR, this doesnt seem out of the question...at least thats how i reason it

WebEwbank · 02-15-2006, 01:58 PM

Ah...assuming that the other guy (even the AI) is totally rational is a classic military mistake...

mmarra82 · 02-15-2006, 02:13 PM

I kind of related to the TO situation as well. Still a tremendous talent, however, very few want him.

Raiders Army · 02-15-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

After some investigation, and a little money spent on my part, I have discovered the so called 'non-bust tackle' is actually named Tony Mandrich.

That name is eerily like Todd Marinovich.

cthomer5000 · 02-15-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

That name is eerily like Todd Marinovich.

It's also eerily similar to Tony Mandarich.

yabanci · 02-15-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

The game still has some AI goofyness and I've seen this before as well.

Agreed. I saw this happen to a top 5 pick who maxed out in the 80s.

02-15-2006, 10:37 AM	#2
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	Well he is a bust in my book. He doesn't figure into their long term plans. Maybe they could have trade him for a pick. __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

02-15-2006, 10:40 AM	#3
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Did he resign with another team for a minimal salary? I see this every few years in FOF, not sure why. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

02-15-2006, 10:50 AM	#4
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Well, he is available in the free agent pool now, asking for minimal money. I am tempted to sign him but wonder why the computer team would have released him. He is still rated at 29/61 in the free agent pool. __________________ VNFL Chargers VNFL AFC President NAFL Super Bowl Champions 2005 New York Jets

02-15-2006, 10:57 AM	#5
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Was the team in Salary Cap Hell? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

02-15-2006, 11:00 AM	#6
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	After some investigation, and a little money spent on my part, I have discovered the so called 'non-bust tackle' is actually named Tony Mandrich. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

02-15-2006, 11:39 AM	#7
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Did he actually sign with the team that drafted him? __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

02-15-2006, 12:35 PM	#10
MrBigglesworth College Starter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA	Maybe once you get him on your roster, he will drop to a 29/35. That happened to a kicker taken in the third round in ImperialFL this past season. He looks good from far, but it far from good.

02-15-2006, 01:13 PM	#11
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	My guess that their scout had a different opinion of him than your scout did. Whose scout is better at evaluating young talent and offensive linemen? __________________ Check out an undrafted free agent's attempt to make the Hall of Fame: Running to the Hall Now nominated for a Golden Scribe!

02-15-2006, 01:26 PM	#12
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	The game still has some AI goofyness and I've seen this before as well.

02-15-2006, 01:30 PM	#13
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	I just attribute it to off-field problems the game doesnt tell me about. If the eagles cut TO without much other talent at WR, this doesnt seem out of the question...at least thats how i reason it __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

02-15-2006, 01:58 PM	#14
WebEwbank High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Natick, MA	Ah...assuming that the other guy (even the AI) is totally rational is a classic military mistake...

02-15-2006, 02:13 PM	#15
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	I kind of related to the TO situation as well. Still a tremendous talent, however, very few want him. __________________ VNFL Chargers VNFL AFC President NAFL Super Bowl Champions 2005 New York Jets

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