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Old 04-14-2023, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Dam8610 View Post
If it never worked, teams wouldn't bother doing it. The misinformation and smokescreens have to work on some level, otherwise they wouldn't happen.

One famous example of misinformation working in a team's favor was Antonio Gates going to the Chargers. Gates worked out for all 32 teams, but only the Chargers knew he was injured while doing the workout. That was why they were able to acquire him as a UDFA.
I think there is some truth to your comment, if it never worked teams wouldn't do it. The pressure to make the right decision is so intense that if any doubt can be created it could cause people to second guess themselves.

One of these guys, maybe even two, are going to be a star in the league for many years, they all have the physical skills but all of them have a lot to learn and all of them need to have great players around them to be successful. Matthew Stafford is a good example, great QB for years on a team that lacked talent, then he goes to the Rams and wins a SB in his first year!

I know Stafford had Calvin Johnson in Detroit, but overall the team lacked the talent in other key areas and it prevented a great QB from reaching his full potential.
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