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Justin Herbert had a 6.45 grade with a long list of weaknesses.
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Exceptions Rule.
Brees lack of height Gates lack of football experience
Dielman lack of oline play because he was udfa D-Line.
we could list a team of hall of famers starting with Jerry Rice lack of speed and find it really should be about can they play and perform on gameday. Who cares if they won the underwear Olympics or have the prototype measurements.
How do you measure desire to be great, dedication to your craft, obsessive film study and work ethics, high football IQ and anticipation, heart and toughness.
Who are the football-playing Jesse in this draft?
Who has it better than us?Comment
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It happens in all sports. In hockey, Luc Robitaille was supposed to be too frail and too slow to play in NHL.
He was a 9th rounder for the LA Kings in '84. He scored almost 700 goals in his 19 years career.Comment
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at the same time, especially at 13 - the player needs to be talented as well and cannot have a guy like Pipkins or Mager who were over-drafted. Though I am good with a low ceiling but high floor type of player that can be a starter for 7-8 yearsOriginally posted by Critty View PostComment
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It comes down to: does Christian Darrisaw have a high ceiling? I think he has a fairly high floor: he is the safe choice & he'll be playing for someone at LT in 8 years.
Someone said they see a younger version of Russell Okung. Well, Okung remained in Seattle for 6 years and went elsewhere.
Drafting an LT does not mean locking down the position for a long time.Comment
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I see a slightly smaller, but more athletically gifted Marcus McNeil.Originally posted by powderblueboy View PostOur quarterback is a golden god.Comment
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Horn does not tackle well and does not play off coverage well. These are things that will downgrade him to Staley.
Farley, however, is a really good tackler. He has the elite upside at which Telesco drools (and of course Telesco does not shy away from college injuries).
If this was 4 years ago, Farley would be the pick.
Staley will be really helpful in telling Telesco how certain players will fit into his defense.
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I was thinking the same thing. Same pre draft criticisms but without the stenosis.Originally posted by Bolt Dude View PostComment
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The 2006 version of Marcus McNeil was a stud. I still remember him pancaking Richard Seymour on that 4 & 1 Michael Turner conversion in the playoffs.Originally posted by Bolt Dude View PostComment
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I think Darrisaw will continue to improve. He's one of the few OT's that has 3 years of experience. He came in as an unheralded H.S. prospect, started as a freshman, and continued to improve every year. Because of his mobility, length, anchor, and strength he has a high ceiling.Originally posted by powderblueboy View Post
Some say he is "lazy" but his coaches say he has good work ethic. Many plays, you'll see him blocking 20 yards down field (See North Carolins game). I think he fits outside/inside/gap power schemes. He can do a lot of things well.Comment
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If Darrisaw doesn't have the Spinal Stenosis that McNeil had - sign me up at 13 today! If his comps are Okung and McNeil - thats a darn good football player.Originally posted by Bolt Dude View PostComment
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You don't come in as an unheralded high schooler and climb to 1st round draft pick without putting in the work.
NFL GM's will talk to his coaches. They'll interview him about his plays he "took off". We aren't privy to those things.Comment
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