I understand that teams draft partly for system fit. But some organizations might be better off just following the draftnik consensus - especially when you consider how quickly NFL coaches and coordinators turn over.
I understand that teams draft partly for system fit. But some organizations might be better off just following the draftnik consensus - especially when you consider how quickly NFL coaches and coordinators turn over.
Tony Mandarich was a "draftnicks' consensus top pick too.
BlueLou: Look at the rest of the top five in 1989.
Three all-time greats and a HoF QB with three rings.
As for Mandarich, the League eventually got smarter about workout warriors like him and Mike Mamula. Mistakes are still made, but I doubt Mandarich would generate nearly the hype now that he did thirty years ago. He might not have made it through the Combine.
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Tony Mandarich was a "draftnicks' consensus top pick too.
As for Mandarich, the League eventually got smarter about workout warriors like him and Mike Mamula. Mistakes are still made, but I doubt Mandarich would generate nearly the hype now that he did thirty years ago. He might not have made it through the Combine.
Time to put away the crack pipe, Carl.
If you want to say he flashed and showed potential, that’s one thing. But to say he played well is just silly