Voluntary Workouts

jeanpierre · 04-22-2021, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

It’s also fair to point out that we are talking about guys that are 20-21 when they come into the league. A lot of physical and mental development happens still until 25 or so. Not surprising that first round draft picks get beat out by later picks sometime as that development occurs.

Is it a well-run team? a well-coached team? teammate chemistry? team scheme?

Yes, all of it is a factor. But when a team invests in a first round pick, that player should still be expected to start right away...

An All-Pro Rookie? Maybe a RB, K, or P has the best shot at it. But they should be able to start, contribute right away...

Day 2 picks should be starters by their second year; they may not be ProBowlers, but they should be competent starters...

Your Day 3 picks are depth or players with obvious talent, but with red flags, whatever they may be...

The fact that teams like the Saints and Patriots, do so well with late round picks or UDFAs says other teams' scouts, personnel folks aren't getting it done...

And there's no excuse, Not with the access they have to resources and information that the general public don't have...

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Voluntary Workouts Originally Posted by Boston Saint It’s also fair to point out that we are talking about guys that are 20-21 when they come into the league. A lot of physical and mental development happens still until 25 or so. Not surprising that first round draft picks get beat out by later picks sometime as that development occurs. Is it a well-run team? a well-coached team? teammate chemistry? team scheme? Yes, all of it is a factor. But when a team invests in a first round pick, that player should still be expected to start right away... An All-Pro Rookie? Maybe a RB, K, or P has the best shot at it. But they should be able to start, contribute right away... Day 2 picks should be starters by their second year; they may not be ProBowlers, but they should be competent starters... Your Day 3 picks are depth or players with obvious talent, but with red flags, whatever they may be... The fact that teams like the Saints and Patriots, do so well with late round picks or UDFAs says other teams' scouts, personnel folks aren't getting it done... And there's no excuse, Not with the access they have to resources and information that the general public don't have... SmashMouth, Rugby Saint II, gosaints1 and 1 others like this.
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