Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher

Redskin Warrior · 03-23-2009, 02:49 PM

Ridiculous Notion: 'Money Would Ruin Michael Oher' --NFL FanHouse

I don't know much about his past but I have read other post about him not being a stable individual and he had a very rough life. Thoughts?

GMScud · 03-23-2009, 02:57 PM

The guy who wrote this article does a good job dismissing the notion that money would "ruin" Oher. I've heard he is a smart, good dude. You could speculate becoming an instant millionaire (which happens to all 1st round picks) could "ruin" anyone.

mcludka · 03-23-2009, 03:01 PM

Wow. We are starved for something to talk about.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 03-23-2009, 03:01 PM

If money is going to ruin any of the top 4 tackles it would be A. Smith., not Oher.

MTK · 03-23-2009, 03:05 PM

Moving to the draft forum.

FRPLG · 03-23-2009, 03:05 PM

I'd say that's a crappy piece. If the author read the article he'd know the questions come less from his upbringing and more from his displayed demeanor up until his JUNIOR year in highschool. He wasn't a bad kid but was so isolated from society he didn't know basic things like what a teapot was or even how to be at school. He meets Tom Lemming, doesn't know who he is, and won't even speak to the guy because he had no clue how to have a conversation. Not that he doesn't WANT to...he doesn't KNOW HOW. They had to teach him how to shake hands when he was a junior in high school. Wow. From all accounts he is a good egg but completely abandoned for almost all of his choldhood. He might as well haved lived in a closet. My concern is that emotionally he may not handle it. That said the guy is a monster and if a team drafts him and can rely on veteran teammates to mentor him and show him the ropes he could be a stud. I'd take him at 13 over Smith and cross my fingers.

The story about picking the DE up and carrying him off the field to the bus was awesome.

Zerohero · 03-23-2009, 03:06 PM

Don't really see the point of the article other then meeting a deadline. Because very few athletes were already millionaires before signing their first contract you could just <insert anyone> for the name in the headline. Looks like a misleading headline where there was no real reason to have the rumor in the first place.

SmootSmack · 03-23-2009, 03:10 PM

Are the Mike Williams references there because Michael Williams was Michael Oher's birth name as well?

Anyhow, didn't really get this article too much either

Nflnick11 · 03-23-2009, 04:27 PM

This is just another red flag to add to the fact that he has a LD..I'm kinda leaning away from this guy now

GMScud · 03-23-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I'd say that's a crappy piece. If the author read the article he'd know the questions come less from his upbringing and more from his displayed demeanor up until his JUNIOR year in highschool. He wasn't a bad kid but was so isolated from society he didn't know basic things like what a teapot was or even how to be at school. He meets Tom Lemming, doesn't know who he is, and won't even speak to the guy because he had no clue how to have a conversation. Not that he doesn't WANT to...he doesn't KNOW HOW. They had to teach him how to shake hands when he was a junior in high school. Wow. From all accounts he is a good egg but completely abandoned for almost all of his choldhood. He might as well haved lived in a closet. My concern is that emotionally he may not handle it. That said the guy is a monster and if a team drafts him and can rely on veteran teammates to mentor him and show him the ropes he could be a stud. I'd take him at 13 over Smith and cross my fingers.

The story about picking the DE up and carrying him off the field to the bus was awesome.

Good post. I agree about taking Oher over Smith. What you mentioned about veteran players to mentor him - that certainly won't be a problem the dinosaurs up and down our O-line.

WaldSkins · 03-23-2009, 08:09 PM

He went all conference in the SEC. How dumb could he really be?

CRedskinsRule · 03-23-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Good post. I agree about taking Oher over Smith. What you mentioned about veteran players to mentor him - that certainly won't be a problem the dinosaurs up and down our O-line.

I would really be happy if we get either one, I probably have way too much confidence in the tandem of Samuels and Dockery, but I think they would bring either of these guys in easily!

sportscurmudgeon · 03-23-2009, 08:54 PM

Michael Oher has the physical tools to be a GREAT offensive tackle. The question about him - - and he was the subject of a great book by Michael Lewis called "The Blind Side" if anyone is interested in reading about his life story - - is whether or not he has the internal motivation to become as great as his physical gifts indicate he may be.

If you watched him in college at all, you realize that the worst he will be as an OT in the NFL is a good solid starting tackle. He may have a Hall of Fame career - - in which case any team that passes over him in the draft will look as dumb as a sack of hammers - - or he may just be a good starting tackle for 8-10 years.

My favorite offensive tackle in this year's draft is the kid from Baylor, Jason Smith, because I don't see any way he will be less than very good. But if you want to take a gamble in the first round of the draft and go for the potential Hall of Fame tackle - - one that might make you forget about folks like Jacoby and Lachey - - Oher is an interesting proposition...

Redskin Jim · 03-23-2009, 09:10 PM

ANY player can implode when getting the fast money and lifestyle change that come with being a first round pick. The team takes a risk with every first round pick, EVERY YEAR! If Michael Oher is there at 13, we should take him. He will start right away at RT or RG, AND be an upgrade. As long as he keeps his head on straight, he will be a starting LT in this league. If, he really focuses on his game, he has the potential to be great. If he fissles out, and doesn't live up to his potential, he would be at least a starter for a few years somewhere on the line. The RISK is worth the potential reward for the Redskins where we need some serious tallent,(o-line), now and for the future.

redskingrove · 03-26-2009, 02:26 PM

It may be a moot point since all the top 4 OT may be gone by the 13th pick.

03-23-2009, 02:57 PM	#2
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher The guy who wrote this article does a good job dismissing the notion that money would "ruin" Oher. I've heard he is a smart, good dude. You could speculate becoming an instant millionaire (which happens to all 1st round picks) could "ruin" anyone. __________________ Tardy

03-23-2009, 03:01 PM	#3
mcludka Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 38	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher Wow. We are starved for something to talk about.

03-23-2009, 03:01 PM	#4
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher If money is going to ruin any of the top 4 tackles it would be A. Smith., not Oher. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

03-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher Moving to the draft forum. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#6
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher I'd say that's a crappy piece. If the author read the article he'd know the questions come less from his upbringing and more from his displayed demeanor up until his JUNIOR year in highschool. He wasn't a bad kid but was so isolated from society he didn't know basic things like what a teapot was or even how to be at school. He meets Tom Lemming, doesn't know who he is, and won't even speak to the guy because he had no clue how to have a conversation. Not that he doesn't WANT to...he doesn't KNOW HOW. They had to teach him how to shake hands when he was a junior in high school. Wow. From all accounts he is a good egg but completely abandoned for almost all of his choldhood. He might as well haved lived in a closet. My concern is that emotionally he may not handle it. That said the guy is a monster and if a team drafts him and can rely on veteran teammates to mentor him and show him the ropes he could be a stud. I'd take him at 13 over Smith and cross my fingers. The story about picking the DE up and carrying him off the field to the bus was awesome.

03-23-2009, 03:06 PM	#7
Zerohero Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: phoenix, az Age: 46 Posts: 901	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher Don't really see the point of the article other then meeting a deadline. Because very few athletes were already millionaires before signing their first contract you could just <insert anyone> for the name in the headline. Looks like a misleading headline where there was no real reason to have the rumor in the first place.

03-23-2009, 03:10 PM	#8
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher Are the Mike Williams references there because Michael Williams was Michael Oher's birth name as well? Anyhow, didn't really get this article too much either __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#9
Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher This is just another red flag to add to the fact that he has a LD..I'm kinda leaning away from this guy now

03-23-2009, 08:09 PM	#11
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 41 Posts: 2,726	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher He went all conference in the SEC. How dumb could he really be? __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

03-23-2009, 08:54 PM	#13
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher Michael Oher has the physical tools to be a GREAT offensive tackle. The question about him - - and he was the subject of a great book by Michael Lewis called "The Blind Side" if anyone is interested in reading about his life story - - is whether or not he has the internal motivation to become as great as his physical gifts indicate he may be. If you watched him in college at all, you realize that the worst he will be as an OT in the NFL is a good solid starting tackle. He may have a Hall of Fame career - - in which case any team that passes over him in the draft will look as dumb as a sack of hammers - - or he may just be a good starting tackle for 8-10 years. My favorite offensive tackle in this year's draft is the kid from Baylor, Jason Smith, because I don't see any way he will be less than very good. But if you want to take a gamble in the first round of the draft and go for the potential Hall of Fame tackle - - one that might make you forget about folks like Jacoby and Lachey - - Oher is an interesting proposition... __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

03-23-2009, 09:10 PM	#14
Redskin Jim Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA- via VA Age: 46 Posts: 710	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher ANY player can implode when getting the fast money and lifestyle change that come with being a first round pick. The team takes a risk with every first round pick, EVERY YEAR! If Michael Oher is there at 13, we should take him. He will start right away at RT or RG, AND be an upgrade. As long as he keeps his head on straight, he will be a starting LT in this league. If, he really focuses on his game, he has the potential to be great. If he fissles out, and doesn't live up to his potential, he would be at least a starter for a few years somewhere on the line. The RISK is worth the potential reward for the Redskins where we need some serious tallent,(o-line), now and for the future. __________________ Hail to The REDSKINS

03-26-2009, 02:26 PM	#15
redskingrove Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 57	Re: Rumor: Money Would Ruin Micheal Oher It may be a moot point since all the top 4 OT may be gone by the 13th pick.

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