'GroveDiesel said:
'twistd said:
They have been talking about this on the NFL radio today. They are all outraged saying he has a learning disability, and this is reprehensible that this information became public. Maybe he has a learning disability, or maybe he is stupid. Being stupid isn't a crime, but it does effect the value of a player. His ability to learn schemes, and process information on the go does effect his ability to succeed as an NFL player. No one on the radio seemed to consider the possibility that this guy is just plain dumb. It doesn't mean he shouldn't be drafted, but it is certainly a factor that should go in to your evaluation. Would you feel comfortable knowing that you spent millions of dollars to sign your first round draft pick and then find out he is dumb as a fencepost?
I don't understand this statement. It seems like it's pretty clear that, at least among some in the media and college ranks, it's well known that Claiborne has a learning disability. So why WOULD they stop to consider whether he's "just dumb" when they already know that's not the case? I'm sure many of those same people have sat down with him and talked with him and can talk from personal experience about what they thought his level of intelligence is.
So far the ONLY person that I have seen even dare to TRY to imply that Claiborne doesn't have a learning disability is Mike Florio, the same guy that published the leak without ever contacting Claiborne or his agent for comment before running the story. Now that he looks like a schmuck for ridiculing a guy with a learning disability and carrying dirty water for some GM or other agent, Mike will do anything to try to squirm out of responsibility.
At the end of the day, how is having a learning disability different from being dumb? While its certainly possible that having a legitimate physical disability like dyslexia might negatively impact one's ability to score exceptionally well on a test, most people who have spent 3 years in college have had some tutoring to overcome these kinds of challenges. Learning disability or not, a 4 is a REALLY bad score, my 9 year-old daughter can do better than that - seriously.
I've taken the Wonderlic several times and have administered it several hundred times more as a component of our corporate interview process. I've NEVER seen a score that low, ever. Our BASELINE for employment consideration was a score of 22. This was to get a job as an $8/hour HOSTESS at an upscale casual RESTAURANT.
The test is not that hard. Four is a really bad score, almost unimaginably bad. Dude is either dumb, blind or doesn't care. None of which make for a good football player.
Not hating, just saying...