Cool article about Sweetness and scout.

[btcutter]

http://mmqb.si.com/2015/03/31/walter-payton-kevin-kelly-san-diego-chargers-scout/

Excerpts from the article:

“Is this guy a warrior?” says Kelly, who moved from high school coaching to NFL scouting in 2001 and worked for the Browns, Colts and Jets before joining San Diego’s staff. “Is this guy tough-minded? Is he really a team guy? Is he a self-starter? You’re looking for qualities that outweigh something on your stopwatch.”

Scouts have a well-worn axiom for intangible qualities: If you have to look hard, it’s probably not there. Says Kelly: “We’re after those things, and they’re really hard to find, but if you just hang your hat on those intangibles, a lot of the time they work out.”

 

[MrPhil]

What a cool story. Thanks for posting this.

 

[alpha]

I second that. Excellent story, and well worth taking the time to read. Thanks again

 

[btcutter]

No problem. I wasn't even thinking of reading it since it didn't really pertain to the Boys but then I saw some view points from the scout and began reading the entire article. It's amazing what a great person Peyton was/is. It's sad that he died so young.