Scouting is apparently a tricky business
Here are two evaluations from reporters "scouting" the Senior Bowl.
WR Brian Quick of Appalachian State continues to struggle. He shows very limited quickness in his game and cannot separate from defenders.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/tony_pauline/01/24/senior.bowl.practice.tuesday/index.html#ixzz1kVQlhgEJ
That from SI makes it sound like Quick is not impressive at all. Then you have this...
from NFL.com:
Appalachian State WR Brian Quick has been the talk of the town with his exceptional combination of size, speed and athleticism. He has blown away scouts with his natural talent, and his ability to hold his own against elite competition has coaches salivating about his potential. An NFC East position coach familiar with Quick proclaimed him the most impressive athlete at the position. An AFC South position coach said Quick is an outstanding prospect with the physical tools to be a special player in the league. With so much lofty praise being thrown around, it would not surprise me to see Quick go much higher than anticipated when draft day approaches.
How can two people see something so different? Both have significantly differing opinions on other players as well, notably Coples. It all goes to show one of two things, how difficult scouting really is or how some reporters will just write something without really paying attention or getting the facts straight.
This fanpost was written by one of The Phinsider's registered users.
9 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Some scouts that provide opinions like this could be displaying a certain opinion because they think they'll get more views if they write it.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
how he preforms in the game will tell more.
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
Maybe a real NFL scout will show Pauline which end of the ball is pointed.
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
It's always like this.
That’s why there are never 100% sure things coming out of the draft.
Sept. 26, 2010 - 2013 Draft Kyle Padron Bandwagon
On NFL Network.
Sept. 26, 2010 - 2013 Draft Kyle Padron Bandwagon
by Kevin Nogle on Jan 26, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
what elite talent does this kid see from app state?
That’s awesome.
Official Driver of the Draft Andy Dalton Winnebago. In the sidecar of the draft Mark Ingram motorcycle.
by NavajoShamanSchoolAlum on Jan 26, 2012 2:25 PM EST reply actions
kinda like how many people were uncertain on Jason Pierre-Paul... look how that went.
"the one and only Peezy" -tex ... "the Calvin Johnson of rookies.. instant impact" -Prime Time
"el peezy ['the real deal'] strikes fear in opponent bloggers hearts" -finsx
"El Peezy is a man of the people...Don’t hate the player – hate the game." -KC
by el presidente 00 on Jan 27, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions



















