(09-23-2020, 07:02 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(09-22-2020, 11:56 AM)mikesez Wrote: We can't be sure if Minshew was Caldwell's idea or Coughlin's... but we know that Coughlin usually phoned in the late rounds of the draft during his first stint in Jacksonville.  In fact, a lot of those late round picks from 95 to 02 were actually scouted by Gene Smith.

I don't give a whole lot of credit to anyone for a 6th round pick.  Just like I don't give the Pats any credit for getting Tom Brady in the 6th round.  For a 6th round pick to become a starter is just pure luck.  If they really thought he was that good, they would have picked him sooner.  A 6th round pick is a special teamer, or a developmental guy who can maybe become a solid backup.  If he hits, it's a lottery shot.  Pure luck.