04-27-2019, 07:11 PM
(04-27-2019, 07:03 PM)Beaker Wrote: And we needed a change in mindset. Some of the fans need it too. They are upset when they don't recognize the name player, but good drafts often uncover unexpected values.
I agree. The Sample pick encapsulates that.
We are all guilty of looking at mocks ad nauseum to bridge the gap. The result is an artificial valuation on some of these guys. Most people writing these mocks are armchair fans no different to us.
Tight ends are always rated by "draft experts" for their receiving skills. Yet, what is the one thing that can kill a TEs career quicker than anything else...inability to block (Chase Coffman anyone?!)
Initially, I thought the Sample pick was underwhelming, but when PFF have someone as by far and away the best in a category, I listen. Highest rated blocker according to their metrics, and clearly not a terrible athlete. I think he could end up being a very savvy pick.
