BJoern

[Bleedin Blue]

Oh yes Werner absolutely has been bashed on here. I've seen a number of people already calling him a bust and at least a couple that have said he s hould be cut at the end of the year.

 

I haven't seen people give up on Werner yet, but a lot of the skepticism and doubt that I saw with Hughes I've seen with Werner.   Hughes has had a good year and I think if nothing else it shows that with some players you need to be willing to keep developing them.  The thing is, as a 1st round player the expectation was that he'd be an every down threat to rush the passer or at least a very productive 3rd down pass rusher.  While he's certainly better today, he's not THAT guy...he's a rotation guy and he seems to only excel when facing average competition.   Hughes may get better and I expect Werner to as well.  It's a tough postion to play and both guys are growing into it. 

[esmort]

Yes...he was....I never once saw a positive post, report or excuses being sent his way when he got any significant PT. 

 

You definitely were not reading all of the posts than.  There were people who supported Hughes up until the time he was traded, and did not like the trade. I frequently supported Hughes, Gavin was also an outspoken supporter of Hughes, and I am sure there were several others that I don't remember off the top of my head.

 

I never said he got bashed. But Werner hasn't taken ANY beating or negativity in any way here. But, I understand...fans interpret things the way they want and you're entitled to take my point in whatever direction you want. After all, its America.

 

Many people have voiced negative opinions of Werner.  I have not gone so far as to bash him, but have posted several times about my displeasure with the pick, as well as my other issues with him including giving up on plays, which is an issue he has had since college.  But, just like I did with Hughes I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for the time being given the circumstances.

 

I don't know how long you have been following this board or how often you read it,  but you should definitely follow more closely or read more carefully before making these generalized assumptions.

[HtownColt]

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