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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AmishMafia" data-source="post: 553993" data-attributes="member: 2846">I was opposed to taking Nix, fat with a questionable work ethic.  Couple that with a 'taste for the good life' and you have a strong recipe for failure.  Funny thing is, dropping as far as he did, may actually be good for him and wake him up to the idea that he is going to have to work his butt off if he wants to hit a real big payday.Truth be told, I thought he should be a 4th rounder.  But the big guys often go sooner than they should.  Mid 3rd seemed right to me.   If we could have gotten him in the 4th, he would be worth a shot at that point.I will go on the record, Nix will do good in year 3, sign an extension, and will become average.  Thornton will have a longer and much better career for the Packers.I like Thornton.   By virtue of the fact that his team really sucked, yet he still busted his butt and stood out, says something about his character and desire.  Also, opposing teams were probably able to commit more blockers to him based on the lack of talent on the defense, makes his college play even more impressive.   I am excited about what he brings to the table.</blockquote>

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