Merriweather not drafted

[Hans81]

You seem like a douche.

I somewhat get where you are coming from with your response; however, that poster has a good point…players that are not clear cut NFL draftees should probably play in their team’s bowl games.

 

[ottumwan in tx]

I'm on the fence a little with these stupid bowl games now. there are too many of them and they are worthless. sure it's a chance to show off your skills, but that bowl win last year against KY was a joke. the game was a joke. chance to injure yourself.

 

[kwik44]

So Jake Gervase was faster than Merriweather? Interesting.

 

[ichawk24]

Charlie Jones sat out the Purdue bowl game and was drafted in the 4th round. I guess he would have been 3rd round or higher if he had joined Purdue in the Cheez-It Bowl.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

Charlie Jones sat out the Purdue bowl game and was drafted in the 4th round. I guess he would have been 3rd round or higher if he had joined Purdue in the Cheez-It Bowl.

They were in the Citrus Bowl. And several Purdue parents and fellow players did NOT speak highly of him. At all.

 

[drew_hawk]

Everything I've read does not suggest that was the issue directly. Many GM's were concerned about his character. He was all about me and not very humble. Top QB's in the league, such as Mahommes, are humble. Coaches question is he will be coachable because he has things to fix. He didn't have a great pro combine either.

Josh Rosen comes to mind.

 

[sm_hawkeye]

Good thing he skipped the bowl game to prepare for the draft. That worked out well for him.

To be fair it was sort of lame iowa had a rematch for bowl game. I think the practice of staying out of bowl games sucks but on the less prestigious ones and this case a rematch bowl game? Hard to blame avoiding injury. If they want these less bowls to matter maybe they need nil bonuses tied to it at minimum.

 

[NevadaHawk]

KM 40 time wasn't great. KM was a great Hawk. Not playing in bowl game allowed X a great opportunity. He still may stick with a team. Im sure he will get a look.

He only ran a 4.72 40 at the combine. He may have run again at the Iowa pro day.

 

[abby97]

Exactly. He’s a fringe guy to begin with and didn’t test well. Has nothing to do with sitting out a worthless bowl game. If Moss, Jack and LaPorta decided to sit it wouldn’t have effected their draft stock 1 bit. I’m glad they played. They are all legendary players, especially Campbell. But it’s BS to say Merriweather didn’t get drafted because he didn’t play in the bowl game. He was a 6th-7th round guy anyway.

Then why sit out?

 

[Scott559]

Sorry if I missed it, KM signed FA deal with Tampa Bay.

 

[littlez]

Then why sit out?

There was plenty of game film on him. Do some of you guys really think playing a game against a Kentucky team that had half their players would have boosted his stock? If he’s good enough to make team he’ll do it. If not he’s an intelligent young man with a bright future who was a great hawk.

 

[CaboKP]

KM was a great hawk, despite as good or better athleticism compared to Koerner and Gervase, he was always a bit slower to the ball.

This was his best year by far.
Hopefully he continues to improve and can stay in the league.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

To be fair it was sort of lame iowa had a rematch for bowl game. I think the practice of staying out of bowl games sucks but on the less prestigious ones and this case a rematch bowl game? Hard to blame avoiding injury. If they want these less bowls to matter maybe they need nil bonuses tied to it at minimum.

That's starting to happen. And it's a good thing.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

He was an All American. I figured he was getting drafted…

 

[pistachio1999]

I'm on the fence a little with these stupid bowl games now. there are too many of them and they are worthless. sure it's a chance to show off your skills, but that bowl win last year against KY was a joke. the game was a joke. chance to injure yourself.

Glorified scrimmages now. Let kids get experience and have some fun.

 

[littlez]

Glorified scrimmages now. Let kids get experience and have some fun.

Absolutely ! It was great to see the potential of X in that game.

 

[HawkMachine]

several Purdue parents and fellow players did NOT speak highly of him. At all.

I'm sure he didn't sleep well thinking about this...

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

Phil Parker coached DBs have a way of finding success in the pros. Even though Merriweather had to go the UFA route ... I wouldn't be counting him out anytime soon.

 

[bulletproof90]

Phil Parker coached DBs have a way of finding success in the pros. Even though Merriweather had to go the UFA route ... I wouldn't be counting him out anytime soon.

Good call (bump).

Starting safety for the Bucs tonight on SNF.