08-16-2015, 06:31 PM
(08-16-2015, 06:07 PM)McC Wrote: We are given to comparison in America. It's what we do. Some players are doomed by it, others elevated. It is far from an exact science.
(08-16-2015, 06:08 PM)Okeana Wrote: I think this may be a cultural thing, but it isn't a literal comparison. Its more of a point of reference like comparing boxers of similar styles. Also conversationally we speak to a lot of people who may only be casual fans of football and not understand when you say a guy is a tailback that is converting to a hybrid slot receiver. If you say speedy white guy who runs the slot almost 99% of people would naturally assume you're talking about wes welker.
It's interesting isn't it. I think you both may be right in that respect, it being cultural. I just wonder why. It's something that has always got to me. No one player can be celebrated in isolation.
