Titans draft Myron Rolle

[ffgameman]

Who knows what he will deliver on the field, but I was thrilled by this pick just because of the kid's story.

http://myronrolle.com/

I'm someone who has always believed in the importance of academics and doing well in school; this guy is an amazing athlete as well as an exceptional student. Recently he received the Rhodes scholarship, one of the most prestigious academic scholarships available (on a related note, I discovered I MIGHT be eligible for this myself but I'm not certain about the study-abroad stuff). Rolle is also a very young philanthropist; in 2009 he started The Rolle Foundation to "benefit children and families in need" throughout the world. According to Wikipedia, he plans to open a free health clinic in his home country of the Bahamas.

Another thing about Rolle: as well as an NFL player, he eventually hopes to be a neurosurgeon. As many of you know I was operated on in 2005 for a benign brain tumor....so the neurosurgeon thing is pretty cool in my opinion.

 

[rymflaherty]

All I can say is I would have been thrilled if the Dolphins got him that late.

If you don't like what you see on film then that is fine, but I thought the criticisms regarding his dedication were ridiculous. I think the ESPN guys were on point yesterday when speaking about that - they basically were saying to accomplish what he has takes a work-ethic and dedication that very few can even comprehend much less do. So how can you even question him in that regard?

I also thought it was funny when someone on ESPN pointed out - so what if Football is not the 1, 2 and 3 priority in his life. There are a lot of guys where Football is #1 and video games are #2, or partying is #2......so wouldn't you rather have a guy where rhodes scholar and neuro-science are #2/3. Hard to disagree with that :lol:

 

[pigskincardboard]

I think everyone's heard this story 8 trillion times, heh. Speaking of which, Rolle = Next Bill Clinton.

With that said, the Titans got a steal from a solely football perspective. At the combine, I don't think he was at his best, and the hip flexibility will come back.

I think with OTAs and training camps, he'll get back into game-shape and blow everyone's mind.

One of the best picks of the draft even if you completely discount his intelligence.

 

[pigskincardboard]

All I can say is I would have been thrilled if the Dolphins got him that late.

If you don't like what you see on film then that is fine, but I thought the criticisms regarding his dedication were ridiculous. I think the ESPN guys were on point yesterday when speaking about that - they basically were saying to accomplish what he has takes a work-ethic and dedication that very few can even comprehend much less do. So how can you even question him in that regard?

I also thought it was funny when someone on ESPN pointed out - so what if Football is not the 1, 2 and 3 priority in his life. There are a lot of guys where Football is #1 and video games are #2, or partying is #2......so wouldn't you rather have a guy where rhodes scholar and neuro-science are #2/3. Hard to disagree with that :lol:

Video Games and Partying don't pay the bills, though. If Rolle's not bringing home at least a million per year, it'll be pretty tempting to switch professions.

Think about it: Getting hit in the head vs. Saving lives. Both'll end up paying around the same amount...

I'm thinking that if he doesn't get a big second contract, or it doesn't look like he will, the temptation to finish up (or start) med-school is definitely there.

 

[gt2590]

I think the Titans did a GREAT job of getting great value with all their picks, and Rolle helps with that.

 

[tikitomoka]

i've been a huge fan of his as he played at FSU, and i was stoked to see him get drafted by the titans just because i can try and get a mini signed to go with the 8x10 i got at the combine