What is the verdict on Okam?

[nero THE zero]

He's a guy who has historically been known as lazy and unmotivated. He's currently a guy who's "a long, long way away." I hope he turns out to be a valuable contributor, but his past doesn't exactly inspire confidence in that.

That being said, I'm sure he's back next year. There's no reason to give up on a player after one year.

[Nconroe]

well, overall I agree with Kravix. give him time to develop. I think I've only seen Okam in a game twice and both times he seemed to do okay, ie. move the pile, make a tackle. But mostly he is inactive for now. hope he's back and develops.

[NBT]

But how will Okam improve if he is not given a chance to get more reps. If it is true you learn from your mistakes, then let him make his now rather than at a crucial time later. Same with Molden.

[barrett]

you don't reward bad play and inconsistent effort with playing time.

[sinnister]

Originally Posted by barrett

you don't reward bad play and inconsistent effort with playing time.

One has to play in order to play poorly.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by sinnister

One has to play in order to play poorly.

And Okam has played and done nothing. Besides you earn playing time by how you practice. Poor practice habits don't equal playing time. And I bet nobody would be clamoring for him to play if he hadn't worn a certain shade of orange in College. I mean, if it was just about wanting the young guys on the field, people would be calling for more Deljuan Robinson who actually did something when he got in.

[sinnister]

Originally Posted by barrett

And Okam has played and done nothing. Besides you earn playing time by how you practice. Poor practice habits don't equal playing time. And I bet nobody would be clamoring for him to play if he hadn't worn a certain shade of orange in College. I mean, if it was just about wanting the young guys on the field, people would be calling for more Deljuan Robinson who actually did something when he got in.

He really hasnt played a lot, so to say he has done nothing when he has had a few reps is not accurate. I don't know what his practice habits are, and neither do you. The coaches could be playing a better player at this time with limited upside, versus playing Okam who might better in the next 2 years. No one knows what actually is going on.