College Football Season Open Thread.

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(12-16-2024, 11:00 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I get that logically, the mathematical probability of landing multiple quality starters late is highly improbable. However, there have been some anomalies over the years that give me reason to think that there is something to be said about in depth scouting and the targeting of players with specific sets of skill to fill a desired role. Think back to the "Legion of Boom" years of the Seahawks defense. That unit seemed to be littered with mid and even late round starters that didn't just fill a role, but excelled.

I'm not saying that just any team can pull something like that off, but one's that know exactly what they are looking for in a player have a much better chance.

I think all scouting departments have strengths and weaknesses.  Plus, the coordinator and position coaches developing said talent make a big difference.  We had a long string of success with DL being taken on Day 3 years back, for example.

Sucks, because All showed potential, but sadly, guys with his college injury history rarely suddenly become durable in the NFL.