Not only that, but there's any number of factors that determine how a player develops.

 

Brett Favre had to get out of an area conducive to partying, mature, and end up with a great coach who develops QBs.

 

Vic Beasley credits the addition of Dwight Freeney as a mentor for his development.

 

For Clowney, coaches finally putting his hand down and him staying healthy were keys to his most productive year.

 

There's too many moving parts to summarily dismiss a highly drafted player after a year or so, barring some off field issues that preclude keeping him.

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