Is Shemar holding out?

[XsandOs]

(Yesterday, 05:40 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Agree sadly, Shemar sounds like just as much of a head case as Jermaine from last year except Jermaine has made a bit of a turn around.

Anyone that doesn't want to sign a contract because he might get into trouble has got to be a bit of a trouble maker I would think.

Nate, if you recall, Burton's struggles started with him not studying his playbook. Even Burrow called him out on it. If you don't know the play, where to line-up, which route to run - you are a liability.

My concern is that Shemar may pose the same risk. A DE's playbook is not as complex as a QB, WR or a S, but you still have to know each play called, where to line up (4i, 5, 7), which play is a stunt, when to drop-back, etc. 

And the sad part is that we will never know how much his lack of on field participation has hurt his development. If he gets 6 sacks this year, some will say that is a good output. But will we ever know how many sacks and pressures he would have if he was involved with the Team early to learn the system and work on a counter to his speed and long arm power?

Given that NFL is not a clinical trial, where you have a comparator arm so you can ascertain a difference between the two interventions - there is no parallel universe where Shemar is fully invested in the Team after draft. 
  

(Yesterday, 07:25 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Possibly, or he may have zero confidence in his abilities to merit a second NFL contract, and he just wants to make sure that he gets every possible dollar that he can. See, this is why I hate selecting guys off of "athletic potential" and "measurables". Just stick to guys who were sound performers facing tough competition and you'll have a solid roster of guys that not only can play, but are battle tested and have stable minds and personalities. (for the most part)

Agreed. And these guys who are drafted based on potential only, are the ones who really need development to reach that potential. 

I know I am stating the obvious, but when I read some posted comments stating that he will be signed and be here at some point and all will be well - I get frustrated.