On Football Outsiders, there is an article written that breaks down the body language of draft prospects as they are interviewed by Jon Gruden. While I agree that any information is helpful, this just seems to be way over the "obsessive" line to me.

 

<p style="margin-left:40px;">"...Those who study Boyd’s body language might also see some defensiveness in his statement. After Boyd explains that others may not think he’s the best quarterback in this class and says, 'But it doesn’t really matter what they think at the end of the day,' Boyd steeples his fingers towards Gruden.


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<p style="margin-left:40px;">When an interview subject steeples his fingers and the fingers are pointed upward, it’s a sign of thoughtfulness behind the words being spoken. When the fingers are pointed towards the speaker–which Boyd does towards Gruden–it can be a sign of the speaker creating a barrier of distance from the listener –a defensive position.


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<p style="margin-left:40px;">The body language and words could reinforce to an observer that Boyd feels defensive and insecure about the way he’s perceived as a prospect
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