The Mythical Lapham Prediction

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(04-26-2021, 11:23 AM)Au165 Wrote: People act like who Burrow wants doesn't matter, and it doesn't, but there is one special caveat this year that is unique. Something that you keep hearing is teams have never had less information on character/work ethic/etc. then they do this year. Teams are relying on relationships with people in buildings, not casual relationships but deep long-standing ones, to get the real picture to know if a guy practices hard every day, does he get in trouble, does he show up on time. I wonder if in another year it would be Sewell as a slam dunk, but with the lack of access teams and scouts had this year if going with Chase who Burrow can actually tell you those things makes a big difference.

Also, keep in mind, the Bengals have really strong ties back to LSU even before Burrow so you got to think they are comfortable with the info coming out of LSU...maybe not so much Oregan?

This brings up an excellent point. I respect Burrow's opinion and I assume the front office does as well. Maybe even more so this year than normal years. But with any prospect you have the talent to evaluate and you have the tape and combine/pro day numbers. But what truly defines a great player is the mindset, character and fire that individual player has. That's nearly impossible to pick up in the interview process. But you have a guy in house who spent years with him. Really might be invaluable advice.