(04-06-2021, 08:19 AM)Bullseye Wrote: According to the article, Belichick ignored the scouts' recommendations as it pertained to available WRs in the 2019 draft.  The scouts were pushing for Deebo Samuel and A.J. Brown.  Belichick took N'Keal Harry, in part because of his relationship with Harry''s coach and a non workout visit.  In fairness, teams rely upon these relationships all the time.  Shula relied in a relationship with Pitt's coach in deciding to draft Marino in the 1983 draft when rumors or drug use ran rampant and caused him to drop.

Steelers passing on hometown hero Dan Marino was a disaster -- could have gone from Bradshaw to Marino; imagine that.

Speaking of the Dolphins, remember when they drafted Ted Ginn at #9 and immediately stated they were great friends with the Ginn family and wanted a person with his strong character.  

Gene Smith must have only had connections to FBS schools.

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