Crabtree's "attitude" (1 Viewer)

[switz]

Was listening to a few reports, reading some articles, and a pretty consistent theme stood out when they said Crabtree was reported to have a bad attitude. The teams that made the statement were Oakland and Cleveland. Those were the only sources of the comment ever identified in anything I read.

Maybe Crabtree simply didn't want those two teams to draft him?

Oakland - it's the graveyard for players. Especially WRs - Moss, Porter, Walker, Curry, etc.

Cleveland - they traded KW2, want to trade Edwards, can't decide who their QB is, etc.

I'm thinking if I'm the best WR in the draft, and I know my interviews can impact if a team picks me or not, I'm going to be really nice to the teams I like, and a bit aloof and disinterested towards the teams I don't like.

 

[Despyzer]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

 

[switz]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

M'eh... Maybe not, he might have been hoping StL or Sea would pick him, as they are desperate for WRs. He clearly couldn't have cared when OAK passed on him.

 

[massraider]

I thought that attitude stuff was all nonsense, personally. There was some talk on ESPN and NFLN that teams were concerned about his handlers, but that seems to pbe pretty vague stuff.

As for having an attitude with some teams and not the others, I doubt it. But if it's true, then CLE and OAK were right to pass on him.

 

[kneeshooter]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

Looks pretty relieved to have dodged a bullet here

 

[offdee]

Highly doubt he "wanted" to be passed over by those teams as it literally costed him millions of dollars.

If he did have a diva type attitude I think falling in the draft a bit and being selected as the 2nd WR may actually be a god-send and possibly give him a minor wake up call of how fast things can change at this level and he needs to constantly be working on his craft to stay on top.

If he would've had the diva attitude, been picked in the top 5 picks and the first WR taken than he would've definitely continued down that path of feeling invincible. In the end, this situation could be the best thing to happen for his career....both ending up on a better organization and an eye opening experience of life at the next level right off the bat.

 

[PatrickT]

He may have been relieved Oakland didn't draft him, not going to speak to that, but that was one VERY forced smile when Deion came to interview him.

 

[One]

Almost a third of the league passed on him.

If it was his plan to slip to the to the 10th pick, he sure did one hell of a job.

Had the 49ers passed, I doubt the next two teams would have bit either. (BUF,DEN) He may have been a Redskin.

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

Looks pretty relieved to have dodged a bullet here

You'd be trying to look cool and carefree too when you're dropping way deeper than you should be.

 

[packersfan]

It didn't seem to just be restricted to the Raiders and Browns. Suzi Kolber talked about how people at ESPN were put off by him and Tom Jackson ripped on him for his attitude too.

Not saying this means anything. Just saying these concerns didn't seem to be isolated to only the Browns and Raiders.

 

[Garrett]

What is the over/under on the number of days Crabtree misses of camp due to his hold out? I'll go with 12.

 

[foxco]

I think he's just going to have to prove it on the field now...

 

[blackjack23]

A WR with an attitude? What are the odds?

 

[RockHard]

This guy has bust written all over him.

 

[noneother]

I ve hitched my wagon to him... hoping the perceived "dis" motivates him.... I don't know how close he is to dion sanders. but hoping the matured dion talks him into showing what he can do....

if he ends up bad mouthing his QB.. he'll be a bust.. I think the current 49r environment will help.. maybe with VD too..

 

[Sheriff66]

This guy has bust written all over him.

Yep

 

[Da Guru]

WRS like Terrell Owens and Chad Johnson have made it tougher for the young WRs that are coming into the league. Teams do not want to deal with the constant disruptions from "me-me type of WRs anymore."

 

[Pictus Cat]

Hell has no fury like a pissed off diva!

 

[Keepers]

What is the over/under on the number of days Crabtree misses of camp due to his hold out? I'll go with 12.

It is a given he will be holding out, almost always happens with guys who think they should be drafted earlier and in this case you know he will want more than DHB.

 

[Multiple Scores]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

He had a huge smile when the Raiders took DHB, he was laughing about something, to me he looked the happiest i had ever seen him except when his name did get called by the 49ers.

 

[Loopdog]

Cris Carter said on the Pre-Draft show on Saturday morning that Crabtree rubbed some people at ESPN the wrong way big time when he was there for his draft package interviews and such, so take that for what its worth also.

 

[pollardsvision]

Even if Crabtree were relieved on any level by being passed over by the Raiders, I'm sure he'd have a negative reaction to being passed over for another WR. I'd guess that hurt his pride.

I highly doubt he did anything intentional to dissuade the Raiders (or Browns) from drafting him, but I will say he is one lucky young man.

 

[Teef]

Crabtree's the most overhyped player in what Mayock considers a 'by far the worst year for the top 10'. (L)

Spread offense product. slow. diva. BUST.

 

[Darker Knight]

This guy has bust written all over him.

who? DHB?

 

[BoltzNBrew]

I was watching the Crabtree, Cushing, Stafford Road to the draft or whatever it was called last night on NFLN. Just not sure what to make of Crabtree. He comes off as very immature, in it for the money type. I don't know...I was very turned off by him.

 

[netnalp]

I was thinking that he acted like a diva with teams he didn't really want to get drafted by. Trent Dilfer mentioned he had acted like an idiot so a team would pass on him for his draft, I forget which team.

 

[Despyzer]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

He had a huge smile when the Raiders took DHB, he was laughing about something, to me he looked the happiest i had ever seen him except when his name did get called by the 49ers.

So you are suggesting that his whole strategy was to slip down to where the 49ers could select him? I'm a bit skeptical, but as long as it makes you feel better.

 

[eric rymer]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

He had a huge smile when the Raiders took DHB, he was laughing about something, to me he looked the happiest i had ever seen him except when his name did get called by the 49ers.

So you are suggesting that his whole strategy was to slip down to where the 49ers could select him? I'm a bit skeptical, but as long as it makes you feel better.

Can't really say that I would prefer to have Alex Smith/JTO throwing me the ball over Russell/Quinn either. Doesn't make a ton of sense. Not to mention that he lost millions along the way.

 

[trader jake]

What is the over/under on the number of days Crabtree misses of camp due to his hold out? I'll go with 12.

It is a given he will be holding out, almost always happens with guys who think they should be drafted earlier and in this case you know he will want more than DHB.

DHB went 1.07 and he went 1.10. He can want all he wants but the contract will go according to that. I doubt a holdout will occur because he'll want to get into camp and prove some teams wrong rather than holding out for some extra scratch.

I was thinking that he acted like a diva with teams he didn't really want to get drafted by. Trent Dilfer mentioned he had acted like an idiot so a team would pass on him for his draft, I forget which team.

The Colts passed on Ternt Dilfer. Jim Irsay's blowup on Mel Kiper Jr. was born from that draft selection pass.

 

[mggoilers]

Cris Carter said on the Pre-Draft show on Saturday morning that Crabtree rubbed some people at ESPN the wrong way big time when he was there for his draft package interviews and such, so take that for what its worth also.

I think the thing with Crabtree is thisHe seems to be a very shy kid, but the draft process is about marketing yourself.He is not a very well spoken kid(shyness), and this draft was full of kids who were well spoken at or near the top of this draft.Crabtree didn't seem very comfortable with the situations, the media attention, etc.Kids are insecure, and his medical status placed his draft process in doubt...at one time he was a top 3 pickIt's all over now, and now he can just play. He is the best WR in the draft, and he will be featured in SF. Should be fun to see

 

[Tigerbot Hesh]

A couple of the Crabtree interviews I caught draft weekend, all he kept talking about was what he was going to wear Saturday. They asked him if he was worried about where he would end up, and he was 'No, I'm just really focused on which suit I'm going to wear.'

 

[JamesTheScot]

What is the over/under on the number of days Crabtree misses of camp due to his hold out? I'll go with 12.

It is a given he will be holding out, almost always happens with guys who think they should be drafted earlier and in this case you know he will want more than DHB.

Al Davis is so inept at running an NFL franchise that he can screw up two teams with one draft pick.

 

[One]

What is the over/under on the number of days Crabtree misses of camp due to his hold out? I'll go with 12.

It is a given he will be holding out, almost always happens with guys who think they should be drafted earlier and in this case you know he will want more than DHB.

Al Davis is so inept at running an NFL franchise that he can screw up two teams with one draft pick.

Yep, and the Browns have a case of Super Bowl trophies at their disposal.

 

[trader jake]

What is the over/under on the number of days Crabtree misses of camp due to his hold out? I'll go with 12.

It is a given he will be holding out, almost always happens with guys who think they should be drafted earlier and in this case you know he will want more than DHB.

Al Davis is so inept at running an NFL franchise that he can screw up two teams with one draft pick.

He can just Jet Ski across the Bay in his windbreaker.

 

[amnesiac]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

M'eh... Maybe not, he might have been hoping StL or Sea would pick him, as they are desperate for WRs. He clearly couldn't have cared when OAK passed on him.

odd strategy, seeing as they both picked ahead of Cleveland and Oakland.

 

[Multiple Scores]

He didn't seem all that excited about sliding down the draft boards. If that was his plan, it doesn't look like it worked out the way he would have liked.

He had a huge smile when the Raiders took DHB, he was laughing about something, to me he looked the happiest i had ever seen him except when his name did get called by the 49ers.

So you are suggesting that his whole strategy was to slip down to where the 49ers could select him? I'm a bit skeptical, but as long as it makes you feel better.

Obviously reading comprehension is not your forte. Did I even mention Seattle, Cleveland or Jax? I suggest and stand by it that he was glad not to go to the Raiders. It's not a mystery, why do you think Oakland has to pay guys twice as much as anyone else to stay or sign as a FA?

 

[amnesiac]

Was listening to a few reports, reading some articles, and a pretty consistent theme stood out when they said Crabtree was reported to have a bad attitude. The teams that made the statement were Oakland and Cleveland. Those were the only sources of the comment ever identified in anything I read.

Maybe Crabtree simply didn't want those two teams to draft him?

Oakland - it's the graveyard for players. Especially WRs - Moss, Porter, Walker, Curry, etc.

Cleveland - they traded KW2, want to trade Edwards, can't decide who their QB is, etc.

I'm thinking if I'm the best WR in the draft, and I know my interviews can impact if a team picks me or not, I'm going to be really nice to the teams I like, and a bit aloof and disinterested towards the teams I don't like.

also i can't speak for Oakland, but no one from Cleveland made a statement. there was a "source" in a news blurb in the paper that he had an attitude, but no "statement." unless you are going by the cloak and dagger theory that NFL coaches and GMs are 100% responsible for what ends up in the papers.seems like an odd thread you started to be honest. i usually like reading your opinions.

 

[Raider Nation]

I was watching the Crabtree, Cushing, Stafford Road to the draft or whatever it was called last night on NFLN. Just not sure what to make of Crabtree. He comes off as very immature, in it for the money type. I don't know...I was very turned off by him.

 

[dotman]

A good friend of mine interviewed Crabtree a couple days before the draft and said he was the cockiest person he ever met...called his attitude "DeSean Jackson x20". I'm not sure why Crabtree feels the need to act that way off the field, either immaturity or insecurity It doesn't mean he won't be succesful, but it's something to keep on eye on.

 

[RudeDog]

Hell has no fury like a pissed off diva!

No doubt..... remember how Moss looked his rookie year. He too felt he had been unfairly judged and slipped in the draft... he vowed to make the rest of the league pay. In that rookie year they indeed paid.