NewColtsFan Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 This story says both the Bengals and the Colts would not have drafted Aaron Hernandez -- period -- no matter what. The Colts are the 2nd part of the story.... http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000215983/article/bengals-colts-skipped-aaron-hernandez-in-2010-draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fx Stryker Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Not surprising. Bill would have never drafted someone with off-field issues. I can't remember any off of the top of my head. Some people might bash him for it, but he is usually right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Polian was good at evaluating character and I'm sure Dungy was involved in that aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKnight24 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I usually don't believe Owners or GM's when they say things like this but Polian is probably telling the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dee Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 This is stone cold truth. Polian also failed Gronk for medical reasons. (Neck) I usually don't believe Owners or GM's when they say things like this but Polian is probably telling the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Just saying though... had they drafted Hernandez, the situation would be completely different. He would be in Indy, not Boston. Either way, glad they stayed away from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Doesn't shock me given how Polian tended to avoid players with issues I would have been more shocked to learn he was on the Colts board at all than I am to learn that he was not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Just saying though... had they drafted Hernandez, the situation would be completely different. He would be in Indy, not Boston. Either way, glad they stayed away from him.I think he would have found trouble wherever he went. Maybe not to the level he is in now but trouble none the less. Keep in mind he went to Florida for college which is no where near where he grew up and still found trouble there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKnight24 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I think he would have found trouble wherever he went. Maybe not to the level he is in now but trouble none the less. Keep in mind he went to Florida for college which is no where near where he grew up and still found trouble there.Florida isn't exactly a peaceful state itself either. Especially Miami, definitely trouble there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Florida isn't exactly a peaceful state itself either. Especially Miami, definitely trouble thereGainesville isn't Miami though and is on the other end of the state from Miami. That's like saying Indianapolis is a dangerous city because it's in the same state as Gary. With that said there are trouble makers in EVERY city, even Indianapolis. If you are a bad dude like Hernandez is you will find trouble no matter where you go. Again, it might not have been to the level it is right now but I don't think he would have been a model citizen here just because it's Indianapolis either. Look at what happened with the Pacers with Jackson and Tinsley for an example of how people can find trouble even in Indianapolis if they make poor choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewbacca Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 He probably would have murdered Hank Baskett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwiz Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 He probably would have murdered Hank Baskett.I think most fans would do that if they got the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheartcolt Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Not surprising. Bill would have never drafted someone with off-field issues. I can't remember any off of the top of my head. Some people might bash him for it, but he is usually right.No, you are correct. Bill preferred to draft people with on-field issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColtsFan Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 No, you are correct. Bill preferred to draft people with on-field issues. OK.... I see what you did there! And that's officially Laugh Out Loud Funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#12 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 No, you didn't draft a mass murderer, Polian, you just murdered your picks with Kevin Thomas and Jacques McClendon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockeDown Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Polian's fav saying is "history is the best indicator of future". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crunked Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 WTG! Bill, you have passed the eye test, your hindsight is still 20/20........cough, cough Rae Carruth....cough....sorry must be a fighting a little cold...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo2004 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 How many future pro-bowlers did he pass on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kirk Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Florida isn't exactly a peaceful state itself either. Especially Miami, definitely trouble thereAs well as Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKnight24 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 How many future pro-bowlers did he pass on?Shady McCoy.... ummm Sam Acho...... Arian Foster..... Just the names that come to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mameluc Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 every GM has passed on future probowlers...nobody can predict that. every GM passed on Brady for example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 every GM has passed on future probowlers...nobody can predict that. every GM passed on Brady for example... Even the GM that drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Just saying though... had they drafted Hernandez, the situation would be completely different. He would be in Indy, not Boston. Either way, glad they stayed away from him.He'd probably still go home to hang with his boys in the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Wow, that totally makes up for our other draft busts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOTT Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Just saying though... had they drafted Hernandez, the situation would be completely different. He would be in Indy, not Boston. Either way, glad they stayed away from him.Indy crime rates are higher than Boston across the board....2011 anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden89 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Florida isn't exactly a peaceful state itself either. Especially Miami, definitely trouble thereLike any other state, it depends on where you are. Florida is actually mostly little towns where little to nothing happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo2004 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Like any other state, it depends on where you are. Florida is actually mostly little towns where little to nothing happens. The problem is that the larger cities seem to have more problems then other cities of their size. Although to be fair psychologically speaking hotter weather does actually seem to cause that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a06cc Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 No, you are correct. Bill preferred to draft people with on-field issues.That was one of the funniest post I've read. Honestly who knows what would have happened if Aaron landed here. His mind set couldve changed when he was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKnight24 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 The problem is that the larger cities seem to have more problems then other cities of their size. Although to be fair psychologically speaking hotter weather does actually seem to cause that."The heat makes people crazy"- Huey Freeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Shady McCoy.... ummm Sam Acho...... Arian Foster..... Just the names that come to mind I don't know, but he claims to have needed a TE; and , if I remember correctly, Jimmy Graham was the very next pick after we took Kevin Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakedownstreet Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Like any other state, it depends on where you are. Florida is actually mostly little towns where little to nothing happens. well, say what you want, but florida is chock full of dishonest people. after spending a few years down there, i found the honor of people from indiana to be very refreshing i think everyone running from the law or people outcast by there families all migrate to florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKnight24 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 well, say what you want, but florida is chock full of dishonest people. after spending a few years down there, i found the honor of people from indiana to be very refreshingi think everyone running from the law or people outcast by there families all migrate to florida that's the craziest/funniest thing I've heard all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pombi9 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 He'd probably still go home to hang with his boys in the off season.This is exactly what I was thinking. I mean he is from Conn originally right? Therefore hanging out on the east coast in the off season is what I would expect him to do every year. Therefore I don't understand all these posts about "his mindset would have changed if he was in Indiana" I mean Lefeged is proof that our mindset does not set us apart from other teams(I Know he was arrested in D.C but still), as well as Kenton Keith being in trouble with the law inside Indiana and he was from Canada. I highly doubt things would be going swimmingly for him off the field even if the Colts had drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden89 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 well, say what you want, but florida is chock full of dishonest people. after spending a few years down there, i found the honor of people from indiana to be very refreshing i think everyone running from the law or people outcast by there families all migrate to florida I guess. I've lived here (Florida) my entire life, and been to many other states, and haven't found the people here to be any more dishonest than anywhere else. Yes, in Miami, and some of the other big cities, you're gonna run into trouble, but that's no different than any other large city in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horse Shoe Heaven Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Bill was good at staying away from those types of guys, Keeping the Colts CLASSY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 This is exactly what I was thinking. I mean he is from Conn originally right? Therefore hanging out on the east coast in the off season is what I would expect him to do every year. Therefore I don't understand all these posts about "his mindset would have changed if he was in Indiana" I mean Lefeged is proof that our mindset does not set us apart from other teams(I Know he was arrested in D.C but still), as well as Kenton Keith being in trouble with the law inside Indiana and he was from Canada. I highly doubt things would be going swimmingly for him off the field even if the Colts had drafted him.I agree. There's a belief on our boards here that our Colts can get the best out of any player, even a knucklehead, because of the integrity of our coaches and GMs. Before we had Dungy who was all about expecting high personal standards out of his players and had a knack for giving players a 2nd chance if the seemed worthy of it. I'm not saying our board members are wrong on this, I generally agree our coaches of the past and present have something in them that inspires men to be their best. That being said,not all players can be changed and Hernandez is 1 of them. Some players are such premaddonas and knuckleheads that they're not worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mameluc Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I don't know, but he claims to have needed a TE; and , if I remember correctly, Jimmy Graham was the very next pick after we took Kevin Thomas.then every gm sucks cause everybody passed on jimmy graham 3 times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grmasterb Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 This is exactly what I was thinking. I mean he is from Conn originally right? Therefore hanging out on the east coast in the off season is what I would expect him to do every year. Therefore I don't understand all these posts about "his mindset would have changed if he was in Indiana" I mean Lefeged is proof that our mindset does not set us apart from other teams(I Know he was arrested in D.C but still), as well as Kenton Keith being in trouble with the law inside Indiana and he was from Canada. I highly doubt things would be going swimmingly for him off the field even if the Colts had drafted him.KK played football in Canada, but he is from Omaha. Then again, not sure of the difference between Omaha and Saskatchewan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOTT Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 KK played football in Canada, but he is from Omaha. Then again, not sure of the difference between Omaha and Saskatchewan.One difference....Saskatchewan isn't a city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheartcolt Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 One difference....Saskatchewan isn't a cityCorrect sir. It's a skin irritation around the inner groin area of males. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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