Quote:Combine performance doesn't measure what a player can do on the field when the lights are on. You're more than welcome to lean on that if you feel it supports your argument. There are a lot of great at receivers who didn't wow the world in their shorts.


Jerry Rice ran a 4.71 40.


Jimmy Smith ran a 4.47 40 yard dash.


Justin Blackmon ran a 4.46.


If speed makes a player elite, the 4.37 Matt Jones ran at the combine means Canton is working on his bust soon, right?

 

Show me where I said speed makes a player elite.  I'll wait.

 

What exactly is your argument?  

Some players are elite without elite measureables?  I would agree with that.  (If JB became elite, he would fit into that category)

 

Some players suck despite elite measurables?  Another Duh from the FBT camp.

 

You said JB has the physical tools of an elite receiver... all objective evidence we have indicates is that his measurables are not elite.  

 

It's besides the point anyway, because he's a good receiver for other reasons.  

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