Welcom to the team, Drew Sample!

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(04-27-2019, 09:50 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: And that is a good point in that IF Kiper was so great, he would have been hired as a GM somewhere. Teams grade players out differently and value different attributes...

I just question how effective we can be with such a small scouting department on picks like this.

But, I doubt a guy like Bates was on peoples radar and his scouting report said he couldn't tackle. He's been a fine Safety. Lets just hope that Sample is indeed a good receiver that was underutilized. That said, we may have been able to get him in the 3rd or 4th and taken a WR or some other position in 2.

Lets face it, IF the Patriots took this guy in the 2nd Round, people probably wouldn't question it because of their track record. When the Bengals do, it gets questioned.

(04-27-2019, 09:52 AM)jj22 Wrote: We went a long way to solidify our blocking up front.

This is the year to trust the new coaches and their recent college experience. Don't be surprised by more names that may not be on fans radar. This year these coaches have the most inside knowledge on players then some other teams.

Sample is a pick you have to trust them on. Plus you have to add him/4th,6th round pick together and then decide if you'd prefer them stay at 42 and take a said player (Irv).

Good point jj....this is exactly what I was going to answer your post with Pistons.

Normally I'd agree about the scouting department, but for a few years here, we have an advantage with a lot of coaches being in the NCAA the last few years. 

I think you're right jj.... we're likely to see some more under the radar picks as a result.