Intangibles
For all of you who have played sports, how do you rate the intangibles when evaluating a player, teammate, or prospect?
All of us know of that guy who just had it. He always came up big in the biggest spots.
He could be the most talented but sometimes he was just clutch.
This is the player who.
Makes the game-winning hit, outstanding fielding play, or strikes out the opposition. (Derek Jeter)
The player who makes a basketball shot steals the ball, or blocks a shot that wins a game, (Magic Johnson)
The winning football player who always seems to will their team. The player who blocks a kick, catches the game-winner, or escapes pressure to make a big-time throw, (Eli Manning)
Some players transcend their ability and become great in the biggest moments.
So, I question how important is it to select players who demonstrate these characteristics.
I was fortunate to play with a select few players who I could always count on, and they stirred the drink and got the best out of me and my teammates. I will always view and evaluate players for those traits.
I like Odunze best of the WRs because of his intangibles.
I think that is underrated when looking at prospects.
It is real. And it shows up in competitiveness.
Everyone knows friends who refuse to lose and are competitive in everything they do. Everything becomes life and death.
I will always have those players on my team.
Eli struggled early and ended up a 2x Super Bowl winner. Then there's JaMarcus Russell.