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pirkster · 04-29-2014, 02:39 PM

Quote: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.

"...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.



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.



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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You don't need an entire article to suggest something like that.

I thought Boyd has tremendous self confidence, which is something you want. But he also shows he's got a lot to learn about the game. He's got a lot of good leadership qualities, though. I think he's bright enough to know his weaknesses, and to know his impossible challenge in convincing others he's the best in the class. That's a tough argument to make and he knows it.

I found it almost amusing how he overshadowed the other QBs when sitting in on Mariucci's show. There was no question he was the alpha of the pack (which included a big name candidate.)

I wrote him off completely earlier, but now I think he'd be a nice later round investment pick. He certainly needs seasoning like they all do, but I wouldn't be opposed to letting him work at it in the wings 2-3 years before writing him off again.

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