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Good arguments overall, though the emphasized portion begs the question:  How do we know that lower drafted players are outperforming the higher drafted ones  due to college preparation for the NFL game, as opposed to NFL coaching, individual intangibles, etc.?

 

I don't think we ever know for sure.  It's the age old question: nature or nurture?

 

I do think though, what they probably need to look for first (at an organizational level, not just a player level) is core values like work ethic, etc.

 

In life, it's not the most talented people who rise to the highest achievements, as much as talented people with an amazing work ethic.  Not the "A" students necessarily, but the "B" student who was able to balance schoolwork with a job, Boy Scouts, year round sports, several clubs, and positions of leadership in those pursuits.  Diversified achievement, adaptability.  Not just excellence at one thing without experience in other important areas.

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