Quote:Caldwell and the college scouting department seem to have done very well for the most part. A few people have made posts citing talent as an issue, and that perplexes me as I tend to see the situation similarly to as you outline above. 

 

You could also add someone like Ryan Davis to the above list too. SenDerrick Marks, while not a draft choice is also a good young player with not much tread on the tires. 

To be fair, Davis was brought in under Gene Smith.  I would attribute his development to this regime, though.

 

Marks is a part of the nucleus, as evidenced by his new deal.  He is still relatively young, but I wouldn't quite put him in the category of the rookies and 2nd year players.  He is further along in his development.

 

Anyway...welcome to the board and I look forward to more of your posts.

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