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  1. GasedAndConfused

    GasedAndConfused Well-Known Member

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    It's hard to label someone a T1 prospect without a lot of film and a long resume and actual competition.
     
  2. NCJetsfan

    NCJetsfan Well-Known Member

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    That may be, but the media finds a way
     
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  3. Snatch Catch

    Snatch Catch Well-Known Member

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    I agree with TwoHeadedMonster, and just wanted to tack on that the technical distinction that there actually IS more Tier 1 talent in this draft, but because of all the reasons he listed, the ability to properly identify it was compromised.

    In every draft there is Tier 1 talent that escapes the Tier 1 label because it isn't properly identified, but that pool is generally small. The 2021 NFL draft likely had a larger group of Tier 1 talents without the Tier 1 label. It's kind of cool to think about with the new Jets FO, because if the scouting is really on point, this COVID draft makes it's more likely that you can sneak higher-tiered players into lower round picks.

    But yeah, I just wanted to add on that it likely wasn't that the Tier 1/2 talent was far less in this draft, but more likely that the Tier 1/2 labels were down because of the inability to get the previously accepted level of analysis necessary to confidently establish those top labels on the players.
     
  4. ColoradoContrails

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    This also makes sense.
     
  5. GasedAndConfused

    GasedAndConfused Well-Known Member

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    they need something to talk about and anything NFL related will get views
     
  6. TwoHeadedMonster

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    Totally agree-- it is much more about not being able to evaluate than it is about a lack of talent. Still, the talent pool for this year was smaller for a few reasons, one of which is that players know they didn't have as much exposure to help their draft grade.

    For example, 14 players drafted in the first round of the 2020 draft were not NOT ranked in the top 150 college football players by PFF heading into the 2019 season, including #1 overall pick Joe Burrows.
    Those guys had to step up and make a name for themselves in order to get noticed-- and those opportunities just weren't available for prospects in 2020.
    Imagine you were a college player who could have been eligible for this draft, but knew you didn't have a chance to get your full potential noticed, and were likely to be a day 3 pick. NCAA is giving everyone an extra year of eligibility-- if you thought you could elevate up to a second or third round grade, that's money in the bank.

    Not everyone was in that situation, or maybe they needed 7th round money now more than 3rd round money next year. Still, it applied to plenty of prospects. Next years' draft will have these guys added in on top of a full slate of on-schedule talent--it will be a great draft to have many picks on hand.
     
  7. NCJetsfan

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    I disagree. I think it was both. A lot of players returned to school or stayed in school. Undoubtedly, some of those are Tier 1 talents.
     
  8. GasedAndConfused

    GasedAndConfused Well-Known Member

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    zach and AVT virtually visit sick kids in hospital

     
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    Yeah, for the cynics here, this means nothing, but I like it, and I do think it sends a great message.
     
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  10. GasedAndConfused

    GasedAndConfused Well-Known Member

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    JDs philosophy. A+ players A+ people
     
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    Class act. JD is looking for stand up people that are solid NFL players. I applaud him
     
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  12. NCJetsfan

    NCJetsfan Well-Known Member

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    I couldn't possibly agree more. It's sad how the cynics here don't care about these things, character, and make snide comments about players being "choir boys." It just shows their ignorance.
     
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  13. Snatch Catch

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    Jaguars had AVT graded as a perennial All-Pro.



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