Danno

My take on all this is simple, well not really. I'm not a scout but there are several sites and scouts and even some posters whose opinions and observations I respect.

When all have a similar view on a player then I generally accept that as either a valid strength or weakness.

I also look at fit. If most are saying a player is a good fit for system A, but we run system B, then I don't think that player is a good fit for us. Like Power Blockers in a Zone Scheme, or man CB's in a zone scheme, or 3-4 OLB in a 4-3 front.

Then measuarbles. Do players with similar measurables typically fail? Does a 4.9 sec LB really have a shot in coverage? What about the other stats? I look at short area quickness for O and D lines. 40 times are like tits on a bull for OG's and DT's, but that 10 yard split is very important.
Arm lengths for CB's and DE's etc... CB's with T-Rex arms just ain't gonna cut it.

Then character issues. Is he a jerk? Is he a diva? High football IQ? Work ethic?

Then I also look at need. Was it a luxury pick? Can they help us now? Or will it take 2 or 3 years to develop? I don't like projects picked early but don't mind them late.

Then there's value. Could that player have been picked a round or two later? Did we pass up a stud at a need position for a reach?