How I Evaluate Each Position

[Denim Chicken]

How I Evaluate Each Position

By Bill Walsh

PSX Draft Insider Special



Coaches and scouts all have their own criteria for evaluating players. These criteria change as the game evolves and they differ dependent upon the needs or systems of respective teams.

But there will always be certain, basic requirements for players at each position.

Still, evaluating players is not a science. It must take into account a myriad of factors and, in the final analysis, must answer one critical question -- can this man perform on my team?

Requirements vary greatly by position, so here are some of the criteria and considerations I use when evaluating players at each position.


http://www.sportsxchange.com/DS97/walsh/WALSH2.HTM

 

[Thatkidbob]

With all this aggressive contact, the middle linebacker must have an indestructible body. There have been great hitters who damaged themselves in the process. Your middle linebacker can't be in and out of the game or limping off the field. So it takes a powerful physique with bone girth that allows you to give and take punishment.

I found this nugget in the MLB portion and immediately thought of Sean Lee.

There's also a funny throwaway line re: Tony Gonzalez in the Tight End section.

Thanks for the link man! That was an educational read.

 

[sureletsrace]

Really interesting read. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Really interesting read. Thanks for sharing.

No problem, a draft analyst I follow posts it every year.