who besides Dwash has “character concerns”? i’m not even that concerned that donald has ‘actual’ issues… pioli and haley said they investigated the matter thoroughly and the consensus was that it was just a one time deal or that it was a maturity issue. its not like he got caught with an eight ball and a handgun.

who are these “some players”?

to see which “many league executives” are really questioning our draft… it sounds more like this guy spent like 5 minutes reading articles on our draft and cued into the words “character issues” and elaborated the rest.

i was under the impression that our guys were pretty morally sound. our top two picks at VERY least seem like guys who have the ability to transform themselves into ‘true professionals’

Well, there are (now) names and the kind of facts we’ve all been dreading…from NFP

Jake O’Connell, TE Miami (Ohio)- Blessed athlete that never took to coaching and never developed as a big time threat. 6-3, 250 with 4.5 speed, but never real productive and lacked technique and polish. Always relied on his athletic ability and never put in the work on the practice field.

Javriss Williams, RB, Tenn. St- Refused to sit at a big time school, elected to go to a small school and play right away. Rubbed some people the wrong way on the recruiting trail, but is said to be a "good guy" from the coaching staff.

Quinten Lawrence, WR, McNeese St- Injury concern, has had trouble staying healthy. Has a track body. Has had trouble adding bulk to his frame over the years. Questionable work ethic in the weight room, is only 6-0, 183 and is said to have simply packed it in after his ankle injury his senior year to get ready for the pros.

Donald Washington, DB, Ohio State- Was suspended the first two games of the 2008 season for violating team rules at Ohio State.

Hope Pioli tapes a copy of this to each of these guy’s lockers.