loose circuits said:
I don't understand the, he got cut by 3 teams so he must suck argument. Coaches have been wrong multiple times. He didn't even put pads on with the Titans. He obviously has some things to work on and maybe they just didn't have the roster room. Arian Foster, who has been one of the best RBs in the league past few years, started out on the practice squad and nobody else claimed him. Does that mean he sucks? Coaches get it wrong, players take different paths...it happens
I think most people that are hating probably have a fixed mindset meaning they think that players can only be good as they are in that moment in time. There is no working for improvement as you are born with a certain level of ability. I strongly believe in the growth mindset which tells me players can change, develop, and good things can happen if they keep grinding. While I don't know how hard Lache works, but i know he is born with enough athletic ability if he can figure the rest out. Plenty of players have taken weird paths. Look at James Harrison- the Steelers cut him 3 times and the Ravens cut him once- what did he become?
Says the guy who spent 40% of his blind bid money on him. 40%.... is about %39 too high.
You don't understand why getting cut by three teams doesn't bode well? It's not IMPOSSIBLE for him to succeed, but it isn't likely either. That's why people call him a lottery ticket. He's cheap but there is a small chance he might pay off. You acquire him for next to nothing from the waiver - not blow almost half your budget on him.
Other concerns about Lache? Very limited experience in the passing game; questions as a receiver and pass blocker. College production inflated by big running lanes. Also featured fly sweeps and lateral runs that have not translated to NFL game. Character issues. Advisor accepted payments which caused (Oregon NCAA probation) him to transfer and loss year of eligibility; "Beats to the beat of his own drum"; Seen as a complementary back (size/durability).
It's not all bad... As a pure runner he gets good reviews. Is he the type of guy who can improve? I have my doubts. Generally, I like a humble, blue collar attitude. Calling yourself the best college back in the country and predicting you'll win the Heisman tells me he is full of himself.
The best thing you can say for him is he is on the right team. There are backs ahead of him and Dallas could bring someone in at any time. The Cowboys have SB aspirations - it's a real long shot they would put their trust in an unproven RB, especially in pass protection.
So factor in everything and he is a long shot worth a
minor investment.