2014 draft prospects Early edition

[SirLK26]

You're probably right, but every late-round prospect has had people write them off; sometimes these naysayers are right, sometimes they're not. Look at Richard Sherman. Not the best example, because he's in the perfect situation and isn't as good as the stats indicate, but he was projected as a late-rounder due to top-end speed deficiencies and lack of fluidity and explosion when changing directions, as well as a problem of a lack of consistency when tackling in the open field. Look where he's at now. My point is, it's impossible to determine how a player's game and athleticism will translate to the NFL, and how he'll be used.

Anyway, I don't necessarily have high expectations for either player. I'm just a fan of theirs and will enjoy seeing what they can do in the NFL, even if not on our team.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

You're probably right, but every late-round prospect has had people write them off; sometimes these naysayers are right, sometimes they're not. Look at Richard Sherman. Not the best example, because he's in the perfect situation and isn't as good as the stats indicate, but he was projected as a late-rounder due to top-end speed deficiencies and lack of fluidity and explosion when changing directions, as well as a problem of a lack of consistency when tackling in the open field. Look where he's at now. My point is, it's impossible to determine how a player's game and athleticism will translate to the NFL, and how he'll be used.

Anyway, I don't necessarily have high expectations for either player. I'm just a fan of theirs and will enjoy seeing what they can do in the NFL, even if not on our team.

I gotcha. I do agree with the difficulty to project a player's success in the NFL. And I didn't mean to bash you or your opinion on any player. I'll try to be more tactful next time.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

I gotcha. I do agree with the difficulty to project a player's success in the NFL. And I didn't mean to bash you or your opinion on any player. I'll try to be more tactful next time.

Hey, no offense taken. Didn't think your post was untactful at all.

On Skov, I really don't care what he ran in the 40 yard dash. While he wouldn't be a great pick at #34, the dude can play some serious football, and you combine his ferocity with the fact that he's what I like to call a "pure football player", he'll quickly become a fan favorite on whatever team drafts him. Anbody who's seen him play will say pretty much the same thing. If he's on the board in the 3rd round, I'd be very happy with a Skov selection.