Tooting this boards football awareness
Mar 5, 2017 18:26:38 GMT -6
riczaj01, JABF, and 2 more like this
Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 18:26:38 GMT -6
There is a big difference between this board during the combine than any other board I have ever been on. Usually there is a lot of talk about this guys speed, or that guys jump and how that means that he is a sure pro bowler or he needs to be in the top ten. Sure, it's neat to keep up with what the guys at the combine are doing but it is obvious that the people on this forum have the right perspective on the combine.
It is just a way of a player moving up or down based on criteria that do not affect how they have played in college. The combine is a GREAT tool for teams. They have to measure these guys and they need to speak to them to gauge their personality and football IQ. It saves a TON of time and money to do it all at the same place. It is also a great eye opener to see some athleticism that maybe they did not realize was there, but all that does is lift the potential ceiling. Most of which will never be realized. The film continues to be the best tool to evaluate the players, and yet with all the eyes on the players and all of the expertise and tools money can buy, there will be many mistakes made. 'Sure thing" guys will bomb and there will be a few guys that no one saw coming that will make huge contributions.
I can't wait for this years draft to play out and even more, to see how the picks do over the next few years.
It is just a way of a player moving up or down based on criteria that do not affect how they have played in college. The combine is a GREAT tool for teams. They have to measure these guys and they need to speak to them to gauge their personality and football IQ. It saves a TON of time and money to do it all at the same place. It is also a great eye opener to see some athleticism that maybe they did not realize was there, but all that does is lift the potential ceiling. Most of which will never be realized. The film continues to be the best tool to evaluate the players, and yet with all the eyes on the players and all of the expertise and tools money can buy, there will be many mistakes made. 'Sure thing" guys will bomb and there will be a few guys that no one saw coming that will make huge contributions.
I can't wait for this years draft to play out and even more, to see how the picks do over the next few years.
