Neyland maxim no. 4 and the NFL Draft

[Volosaurus rex]

In the original list of 38 maxims (Neyland's 38 Team Maxims - Tennessee), which, over time, has been pared down to the seven "surviving commandments," Neyland once stated that "One good interferer is worth 3 ball carrying stars." Obviously, every NFL draft stands on its own merits in terms of the strengths and weaknesses of that year's class. For once, the NFL truly implemented the aforementioned maxim. For the first time in 50 years, if memory serves me correctly, no running backs were chosen in the first round. By contrast, 8 defensive and 9 offensive linemen were selected, two of which (including Eric Fisher, Butch's former protege at CMU) were slected as the top two picks overall. Offensive tackles have not been chosen back-to-back as Nos. 1 & 2 since 1970 (2013 NFL draft -- Kansas City Chiefs select Eric Fisher with No. 1 overall pick - ESPN).

 

[stevenrich2003]

The general is boss. I think im going to get em tatted down my arm.

 

[Boca Vol]

I can't think of a draft where only 1 qb, 2 true wr's, 1 te, and 1 "athlete" were the only offensive skill players drafted.

The game is won up front.

 

[Biopsyman]

There will several high picks at the tackle position next year including AR and that big left tackle from bama, other tackle from a&m

 

[Special Ed]

General Neyland would tell you that the war is won in the trenches.

 

[jbeard82]

You guys do realize that the Maxims are basically just fundamentals of football right? They teach this stuff in PeeWee football.

 

[Special Ed]

You guys do realize that the Maxims are basically just fundamentals of football right? They teach this stuff in PeeWee football.

Yes, in the same way that the Ten Commandments* are fundamentals of righteous behavior.





*Fifteen Commandments, according to Mel Brooks.

 

[bleedorange0037]

I think Dooley would have been wise to take a long hard look at #21.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Yes, in the same way that the Ten Commandments* are fundamentals of righteous behavior.





*Fifteen Commandments, according to Mel Brooks.

One of the most hilarious movies ever.
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[Volosaurus rex]

I think Dooley would have been wise to take a long hard look at #21.

One of Gruden's criticisms of Tyler Bray is also encapsulated quite nicely in maxim no. 22: "Use your head. 75 percent of football is above the neck."

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

You guys do realize that the Maxims are basically just fundamentals of football right? They teach this stuff in PeeWee football.

Pump your brakes kid

 

[Special Ed]

One of the most hilarious movies ever.
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Agreed

 

[beachbums624]

I think Dooley would have been wise to take a long hard look at #21.

I Think Dooley is gone , to Dallas as a Coach .

Dooley is not the main reason Tyler Bray and David Ricky Rogers went undrafted.