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Lost among all the controversy over whether or not there was drunken behavior or control issues that led to the firing of McC, one factor no one seems to consider was the emergence of the initially disappointing draft class of 2014 and the regression of an initially dynamic class of 2015, not to mention an injured underperforming class of 2016.
Preston Smith led all rookies in sacks, but a dreadful sophomore slump was punctuated by the impressive performance of Trent Murphy. Morgan Moses beat Scherff for the RT spot, and pushed him inside to guard. Spencer Long grew to be a competent center, while Arie Koundijio is somewhere stuck between backup and bust. Despite problems that may be the product of bad coaching, Breeland still looks like a starter, whereas 2016 rookie Fuller was still struggling with injuries. Crowder looks like the only exceptional value pick from 2015.
If Preston Smith gets double digit sacks, the 2015 draft will look considerably better. If he does so and Kuondijio breaks into the starting line-up, it will look like a home run. If last year repeats itself, it will deservedly be rated as a disappointment.
Perhaps more intriguing are our top 3 picks of 2016, all of whom were injured or dealing with a lengthy recovery. If the light goes on for them in the next year or two, then great. If not, then maybe we need to accept that McC may in fact have been horribly overrated by a fan base desperate for a savior.
Preston Smith led all rookies in sacks, but a dreadful sophomore slump was punctuated by the impressive performance of Trent Murphy. Morgan Moses beat Scherff for the RT spot, and pushed him inside to guard. Spencer Long grew to be a competent center, while Arie Koundijio is somewhere stuck between backup and bust. Despite problems that may be the product of bad coaching, Breeland still looks like a starter, whereas 2016 rookie Fuller was still struggling with injuries. Crowder looks like the only exceptional value pick from 2015.
If Preston Smith gets double digit sacks, the 2015 draft will look considerably better. If he does so and Kuondijio breaks into the starting line-up, it will look like a home run. If last year repeats itself, it will deservedly be rated as a disappointment.
Perhaps more intriguing are our top 3 picks of 2016, all of whom were injured or dealing with a lengthy recovery. If the light goes on for them in the next year or two, then great. If not, then maybe we need to accept that McC may in fact have been horribly overrated by a fan base desperate for a savior.