Honey Badger Don't Care...What the haters said before the draft!

[Scooby-Doo]

I know this isn't new news, but I though it deserved mention. Half the season in the books and thus far, he has been nothing but a great nfl player. No off the field issues. If he keeps it up, he is by far the steal of the draft.

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[Golden Spur]

He's playing well. Wasn't he primarily a corner @ LSU? I never thought he was a natural for that position (not a shutdown guy, to be sure, and Bama kind of exposed him), and that he was a 'tweener due to size to play safety/nickleback. But he is, apparently, working out.

 

[Jakology]

People just saw his size and character issues and wrote him off, but his instincts and ball skills are off the charts. He'll be great for a long time.

 

[eric5577x]

Good for him. I liked him coming into the draft and wanted NE to take him. We got Harmon instead....Oh well.....

 

[SonnyCID]

I always liked watching him play. Innate playmaking ability and incredible effort. Wish he was on my team,

 

[Scooby-Doo]

He's playing well. Wasn't he primarily a corner @ LSU? I never thought he was a natural for that position (not a shutdown guy, to be sure, and Bama kind of exposed him), and that he was a 'tweener due to size to play safety/nickleback. But he is, apparently, working out.

He was a corner at LSU. But I agree, I think he would get eaten up by NFL caliber WR's. Free safety is a natural fit for him. It allows him to use his ballhawking abilities. The thing that I find most impressive is his understanding of reading plays. He reads the QB well and seems to be around the ball all the time. Hopefully Patrick Peterson continues to be a mentor. If he continues to keep his nose clean, he could be special for years to come.

 

[NinerSickness]

Stop the presses! A pro' athlete "doesn't care" what "the haters" say.

I, on the other hand, hang on the haters' every word.

 

[night]

Unfortunately I'm sure it's only a matter of time before the off of the field issues creep back into the spotlight.