these GMs are so fucking stupid when it comes to this shit. apparently that is one of the reasons why the Jags passed up on Aidan Hutchinson with the #1 overall pick. smart move. not.
watch the tape. can he play, like really play. that's all that matters at the end of the day.
Saw an interview yrs back forget who it was that was on Jimmy's Dallas staff. He said all these coaches/scouts would come to Jimmy trying to sway him about particular prospect or impress him with their knowledge, always citing the different metrics and stats.
Scout: he ran a sub 4.4 Forty for a LB
Jimmy: ya but can he pla-ay?
Scout: he set the conference high jump record
Jimmy:Ya but can he pla-ay
Scout:He dead lifted 550 lbs just this week
Jimmy:Ya but can he pla-ay
Scout:He bench pressed 225lbs 40 X in a row
Jimmy:Ya but can he pla-ay
Scout:He's very intelligent in relation to the position he plays and can learn an NFL playbook
Jimmy:Ya but can he pla-ay
Scout: he has a high degree of football character and passion
Jimmy:Ya but can he pla-ay
Scout: he was in the top 5 at his position for combine physical testing
Jimmy:Ya but can he pla-ay
Scout: he finished no.1 at his position in the Wonderlic Test
Jimmy:Ya but can he pla-ay
Pretty funny Jimmy just kept pounding home the fact some guys aren't the biggest/fastest/smartest/strongest - just much better than those that appear so