Quote:Thing is, guys that have the physical traits that Gabbert, Bortles, et al have are always going to rise. There's only so many human beings on the planet that can walk onto an NFL field and not get murdered by the other team. Players with those traits give you a longer time frame, i.e. better chances, to develop than someone who does not have those traits.

 

It's a bit sad I guess, but it's the way it is.

 

Rick Gosselin's take:

 

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columni...ollege.ece

 

<p style="margin-left:40px;">"But understand that the NFL draft is not about college production. It’s about a player’s measurables. It always has been and always will be. The NFL covets players who best fit the position prototypes, because having the ideal height, weight, strength and speed give them the best chance for success at the next level."

 

Right or wrong, that's the mindset.

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