Would Tyrann 'Honey Badger' Mathieu be worth a pick?

[AJ Young]

He obviously has some huge off field problems but he was a talented playmaker at LSU and a cornerback combination of Finnegan, Jenkins and Mathieu would make for a supremely talented corps. Can our locker room handle him? Thoughts, opinions?

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I don't know that we need to spend a pick on corner right now. We have three very good ones (Trumaine is going to surprise people, methinks), and we have other needs. Plus, I think, you don't want to have TOO many headcases on one team. If you have a few, and they're surrounded by quality dudes, then it's easily manageable. But if you get too many, then somebody's going to want to evolve as THE alpha male on the team and we don't need that.

 

[Memento]

I don't know that we need to spend a pick on corner right now. We have three very good ones (Trumaine is going to surprise people, methinks), and we have other needs. Plus, I think, you don't want to have TOO many headcases on one team. If you have a few, and they're surrounded by quality dudes, then it's easily manageable. But if you get too many, then somebody's going to want to evolve as THE alpha male on the team and we don't need that.

I agree with this. Trumaine Johnson's going to surprise a ton of people next year; he has ball skills that are just as good as Jenkins', he's a very willing tackler, and he's does it all at 6'2". I'm calling him Nnamdi Asomugha-lite for a reason.

 

[DR RAM]

Tru surprised people last year. He is very good, and will only get better.

 

[BatteringRambo]

This is an interesting prospect but agree with everyone we are set. He's definitely going to be a superb value as a nickel corner for a needy team. I'll say he goes early to mid 3rd rnd if not sooner. In addition provides another dimension as a returner.

 

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I thought Tyrann's value was more of a return guy....not like he's an elite corner prospect.

I had him down as an outside shot as a 3rd rounder.


As for the "can our locker room handle him" question....I believe theres a limit to how much questionable character you can have in the locker room, and especially on one side of the ball. and more especially at one position. That said....I'm going NO on Mathieu. You put three 20 year old misfits together, you're bound to have a misfit party.

But you could use X's valid football reasons if you want :ww:

 

[CGI_Ram]

Can he play safety?

If yes, maybe.

If no, no.

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[Warner4Prez]

The dude is definitely an athlete, and teams always need those. Problem being, the size factor. He checks in at 5'9"? Granted he's still bigger than me, but still smaller than just about every other guy in the NFL. Similar situation as Taylor Mays a few years back. Yes the guy had undeniable athletic talents, but his size just doesn't allow him to take the field often enough.

 

[MTRamsFan]

Can he play safety?

If yes, maybe.

If no, no.

At 5'9" he's too small to play safety, so no. We need safeties who are "thumpers" that can cover and support the run. Also, Givens and Pead will see more time returning kicks and punts next year, so Mathieu really won't add anything we don't already have on the roster.

 

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Turns out he put up a whopping 4 reps on the bench.

Four.

 

[DR RAM]

Turns out he put up a whopping 4 reps on the bench.

Four.

yes, disturbing.