Generational Talent? Is he really?

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(04-02-2021, 11:47 AM)Stewy Wrote: In light of this thread - http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Who-have-you-been-most-wrong-on

It got me thinking how often we are SO SURE, but oops were wrong.

In various threads, either people here or quoted "experts" have used the phrase Generational Talent to describe one of the three:

Pitts - good but not spectacular production
Chase - one year
Sewell - one year

Not everyone or every time, but it's a phrase that's been used for all three.  We get over hyped by a player and their measurables.  History tells us that at least one and maybe all three won't live up to the hype or might down right bust.  If you say differently you're lying to yourself because it happens.  Because to be that guy you need the ENTIRE package.  Head, heart, talent, work ethic, intelligence, attitude, spirit.  And we cannot know if any of the above have all those things because we can't know their heads and hearts.

So based upon what you know and assuming one or all three may bust.  Pick your poison.  There is no none of the above option.  You must pick at least one.

I want to point out the bold...
You need to remember that he only played 8 games.
He had 770 yards, 12 TDs in that amount of games.
If he played the full 13 games (regular season + bowl game), that projects to 1250 yards and 19 TDs.
If Pitts put up 1200+ yards and 15+ TDs in a full college season, he guaranteed would be seen as having a spectacular season.