(04-06-2021, 09:12 AM)rpr52121 Wrote: Every method will have hits and misses. The professional scouts are definitely a great resource and shouldn't be completely disregarded, but close relationships throughout the college ranks will is really also part of scouting as well.

The biggest thing the Belicheck-Harry situation seemed to show was overvaluing the ceiling based on his personal connections instead of mapping out the likelihood of all possibly outcomes. If the current FO/UM cannot navigate that, they will fail.

Obviously teams should try to acquire as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision.  If there's a character question for the player, a close relationship with the coach might provide good insight.  However, in general, I wouldn't put too much into the coach's assessment.  I think many coaches are going to pump up their own player.  Even if they think they are being honest, they probably see the player through rose colored glasses.  For me, I would rely on game film and my scout's assessments to do most of the talking.

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