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I dismiss draft "grades" and pundit opinions based upon college performances because of that jump. You just don't know how it's going to work out.
JeMarcus Russell, Johnny Manziel, Trey Lance, Ryan Leaf ...
The 49ers are fielding pundit criticism for passing on wideout Denzel Boston in favor of DeZhaun Stribling, for example. But as San Francisco Chronicle 49ers beat reporter Eric Branch writes,
"Stribling had strong production at Power 5 schools, was one of 16 draft prospects given the 49ers gold-helmet designation for qualities such as work ethic and character and is an elite run blocker.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan has said some of last seasons run-game woes could be traced to poor blocking by wideouts.
Don't bet everything on combine speed, strength and size. Or college stats.
Work ethic. Acumen. Character. Team play. Intangibles.
Exp
(1,004 posts)Auggie
(33,248 posts)Lance tries. Though you have to admit, the athletic hype hasn't translated well.
usonian
(26,121 posts)No wonder he drafts wide receivers to run-block, centers who can catch a Hail Mary pass, and punters who can fling the ball 120 yards downfield.
When AI says "versatility matters", we take notice.
Fans rate this "the draft to make the Trey Lance pick look brilliant"
Just kidding, of course.
With all the trading going on, the 49ers did snag a palette of highly coveted GPU's in exchange for a sixth round pick next year.
"We'll make full use of that dreaded power substation next to the stadium for our AI datacenter underneath the seats" said Lynch, "It's what keeps those seats toasty warm when chilly weather arrives."
Word on the street is that Steelers and Vikings fans are totally jealous.
usonian
(26,121 posts)The great Ralph Barbieri used to say:
"Angels fly because they take themselves lightly" 😇
RockRaven
(19,626 posts)going to take Stribling with their pick in the 30s (the 49ers picked him 33rd).
So using just that one player as an example, we can see that it isn't only the one team which picks the guy "early" whose opinion deviates wildly from the pundits' "consensus board" -- a "consensus" contaminated with outdated information and copycat opinions.