R. Wright

[mcduff81]

From NFL. com

All Wright has to do is shake those criticisms about how his level of play might have dropped in the last two years. It'll be tough, but the one person that knows what he is capable of is Wright himself. He could have been the top defensive tackle prospect for 2004, but Wright decided to stay in school and learn more about the position. And while the stats may not be there, Wright can still be considered the top DT with all that he has learned.

"I'm a little bit upset with the criticism," he said. "Some of it is true. I'm only a 21-year-old football player, so I do have a lot to learn. I do like to listen and hear other people's points of view. But it does upset me a bit that one year people think I'm going to the be the top DT with no questions asked and now I'm fighting to get back up the ladder, and people think I'm a different player.

"I'm already coming into the NFL with a chip on my shoulder. When I work out every day, when I run every day, I have a chip on my shoulder because I feel like I have something to prove. And even if I was the No. 1 DT come Draft Day, I still have something to prove. I want to have some teams (that pass me up) feel like they made a mistake if it comes down to it."

This kind of attitude, to go along with his talent, could make Wright a starter from Day 1 in the right system. He's already beaten top prospects Joseph, Nick Mangold at Ohio State and Deuce Lutui at USC on the field -- so who's next?
 

Here is the whole article
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/9385866

[Philly Fin Fan]

Too bad we may have to wait until 2007 to see him if his rotator cuff tear is bad.

[Phishfan]

I have a good feeling about our young Wright borthers combination at DT. They should make a name for themselves within a couple years.

[Philly Fin Fan]

I have a good feeling about our young Wright borthers combination at DT. They should make a name for themselves within a couple years.

Good nickname for them! I agree though, in a few years these guys are going to be MONSTERS!

[Dphins4me]

Too bad we may have to wait until 2007 to see him if his rotator cuff tear is bad.

We may not see him at all.

There is nothing that says he will sign for 7th Rd. money.  If his agent thinks its in his best interest to sit out next season & re-enter the draft, then Miami will be hard pressed to come up with a contract that will make him happy.

However, in saying that.  There is an advantage to being a 7th Rd. pick. You get a shorter contract, meaning you have a faster chance of landing more money down the road.

[Sunstroke]

I have a good feeling about our young Wright borthers combination at DT.

I agree completely...Two Wrights can't make a wrong.



(Please forgive me...)

[YoFuggedaboutit]

We may not see him at all.

There is nothing that says he will sign for 7th Rd. money.  If his agent thinks its in his best interest to sit out next season & re-enter the draft, then Miami will be hard pressed to come up with a contract that will make him happy.

However, in saying that.  There is an advantage to being a 7th Rd. pick. You get a shorter contract, meaning you have a faster chance of landing more money down the road.

I think he will sign, seeing as he now is playing with a chip on his shoulder.   Matter of fact, I think he will play through his rotator cuff tear and have surgery in the offseason. 

[Dphins4me]

I think he will sign, seeing as he now is playing with a chip on his shoulder.   Matter of fact, I think he will play through his rotator cuff tear and have surgery in the offseason. 

I'd be surprised if Miami will let him play through the injury.  They might, but its not in his best interest.

He may sign, but I think it will be tricky.

[Phishfan]

The Sun Sentinel is reporting he had the surgery today.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-wright050806,0,4870661.story?coll=sfla-dolphins-front