“I Still Look Up To Adrian”
August 16th, 2012
It’s impossible to dislike Adrian Clayborn. Aside from being half-man half-dog, a “BoyDog,” as Raheem Morris called him, even the most casual football fan can see that Clayborn is a driven player on the field. A real lunch pail, high-motor guy with plenty of raw ability.
Bucs beat writer eye-RAH! Kaufman of The Tampa Tribune has penned a nice feature story on Clayborn, and a quote that really struck Joe came from Clayborn’s older more experienced linemate, Michael Bennett.
“He’s ferocious. … Being an older guy (26), I still look up to Adrian for his tenacity and strength. The man’s work ethic is second to none,” Bennett said.
There’s plenty of other takes and quotes on Clayborn in the story, but Bennett saying he looks up to Clayborn is quite a tribute.
Isn’t it amazing that Clayborn can be such a tireless worker yet still be so busy Twittering?
Those who followed Clayborn on Twitter this offseason were able to follow his constant battle to eat right and fight food cravings, and Clayborn spent time in Arizona going through to some grueling workouts with a soft-on-the-eyes personal trainer.
There’s no reason to think he won’t be a better player this season. The Bucs desperately need him to be a double-digit sack guy and take a step up in his run defense.
August 16th, 2012 at 11:15 am
With the jury still out on Freeman, I’d say Adrian Clayborn has been the best draft pick by Dominik.
August 16th, 2012 at 11:59 am
As someone who has gotten to know Adrian a little I have never seen someone so focused on doing the right thing for his profession. He has always been a pleasure to be around and a lot of fun while being focused on the fact that he is a professional and under the spotlight.
August 16th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
thanks for the insight oldschool. always appreciate your perspective.
sounds like bennett is impressed with the kid as well. hopefully he can emulate clayborn’s work ethic and production.
August 16th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
The very last part of the piece is key, Joe. I hope to see Adrian get a stronger grasp of his duties in the run game, and recognize blocking schemes better; playing next to McCoy will help, like the first games of 2011 showed.
August 16th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Yo Adrian! It’s me, Rocky!
August 16th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
and now for something completely different:
Rocky: Bullwinkle, it says here that for you to inherit the fortune, you have to spend the weekend in the ancestral home; Abominable Manor.
Bullwinkle: That’s no problem. I’ve been living in an abominable manner all my life.
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Rocky: Bullwinkle, do you know what an A-Bomb is?
Bullwinkle: Sure, a bomb is what some people call our show.
Rocky: I don’t think that’s very funny.
Bullwinkle: Neither do they apparently
August 16th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Adrian Clayborn- 7.5 sacks last year, led the team. Tweet all you want, who cares.
GMC- 4 sacks in 2 years, and needs to stay healthy. No doubt, the Dini finds time to tweet.
GMC not only has elite “get off” he is also an elite “Twitter Tweeter”.
August 16th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Bennett looks up to Clay’s work-ethic and tenacity, not Gerald’s – I see.
August 16th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
and “strength” as well.
Bennett:
“I really look up to Gerald’s contract because he the only player in the league who does not have to produce a single objective statistic to be held in high regard under some odd “disruptive” standard.”
Defensive offsides is disruptive, the fans say Gerald’s great when he costs the team 5 yards. Lining up on the wrong position is disruptive, being trapped and screened is disruptive. Gerald sure is disruptive.
Ask your self: would you have to make up this disruptive standard if you had measurables to point to?
August 16th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
BTW – I really love and admire Clay’s play. This was one good pick by Dom. SChiano’s first 3 are all studs.
August 16th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Another mindless, ignorant comment by Thomas. What a surprise.