"Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Eugene Monroe, chosen No. 8 overall, said hearing Wiley and...

"Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Eugene Monroe, chosen No. 8 overall, said hearing Wiley and others speak bluntly about their personal choices, regrets, anxieties and temptations sent a better message than deciphering media reports about Vick, Burress and other players. Even so, Monroe said he has followed the demise of Burress, Vick and Stallworth and that the opportunity for redemption is a 50-50 deal that could be prevented, even if there is nothing more to redeem than a missed block that resulted in a sack.

"A lot of times, guys end up in the wrong situations, whether it's being in the wrong place at the wrong time or making poor decisions," Monroe said. "Seeing those things play out here and in real life lets me, and hopefully others, realize that you really don't want to get caught up with those things."

Another reason why I loved this pick over Crabtree, BJ Raji, and others.

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It looks like

he will not end up as Reggie Williams doent it?
Mature, high character guy-the new jaguars standard- I hope

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jul 1, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

Word

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by Bestjagfan on Jul 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

hopefully he’ll stay this way… only time will tell

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by cuffs007 on Jul 1, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah

Cough Cough Khalif Cough

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by Bestjagfan on Jul 1, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, let's just do it right now.

Rename the Jaguars the Jacksonville Choir Boys.

Not that that’s a bad thing…

Jacksonville Jaguars. It's what I do.

by JvilleJag2 on Jul 2, 2009 1:32 AM EDT reply actions

I think it is different than that

Intelligent dedicated football players. The Jaguars were always a dumb team drafting dumb players. Dumb on the football field and dumb off the field. I don’t see Choir boy and intelligent the same way. A Choir boy can be dumb just not someone who gets in trouble. An intelligent person simply chooses their life’s path better.

I think Eugene Monroe is an intelligent mature guy didicated to his profession.

- Terry

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by Tkopa on Jul 2, 2009 5:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Hmm

I agree with Terry on this one. When i look at Eugene i see someone who is going to be one of the main leaders on this team for years to come much like Ray Lewis is to the Ravens or Westbrook is to the Eagles.

I do believe that Gene made a smart move here that will benefit the Jags for years to come

thats my opinion what is yours

Joe

by jesusjagfan2009 on Jul 2, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions

Oh I'm in agreement with you Terry.

I was just saying it’s nice to have actual professionals and not immature players such as Reggie Williams and Matt Jones in the pros.

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by JvilleJag2 on Jul 2, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

i hope he’s a good leader too… BUT… no offense, Eugene… he hasn’t done anything to show he is a leader, nor has he had the time in underwear practice to prove anything… but, like i said (which some people will ignore, i’m sure) i certainly hope he turns into a solid rock on the OL for a long, long time

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by cuffs007 on Jul 2, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

If nothing else

Better than Crabtree’s facepalm worthy quote of “I learned how the NFL drug tests”

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by Jonathan Loesche on Jul 2, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

he seriously said that? what a FrEaKiNg moron!

Sean Jax Beach Bum

by cuffs007 on Jul 2, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

things that make me go hummm

Crabtree’s statement does prove that moron’s come in all shape sizes and colors hehe

by jesusjagfan2009 on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions

I remember when ESPN jaws hit the floor when we passed on Crabtree

I think Gene is showing some very astute talent evaluation. We will see, but Crabtree isn’t a guy I will root for. I am very glad he is somewhere else.

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by Tkopa on Jul 3, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions