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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Draft Features Rarest of Prospects: Redheads

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posted 6 days ago by OsunaSakata to draft, prospects, scouting | 107 comment(s)

The issue of redheadedness and athletic performance took center stage before the 2011 NFL draft, when Sports Illustrated’s Peter King interviewed an anonymous head coach who questioned Texas Christian University product Andy Dalton’s ability to lead a team from the quarterback spot. The scout’s objections were based less on Dalton’s arm strength, pocket presence and his Wonderlic score than his hair color.

“Has there ever been a redheaded quarterback in the NFL who’s really done ...

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1. LionoftheSenate (feels sorry for the Pirates) posted on December 10, 2011 at 06:54 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Who cares what the average is. The average June draft pick probably tops out at high-A. A few superstars were Rule 5 picks.

2. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) posted on December 10, 2011 at 07:08 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yeah, under the *old* system.

3. cercopithecus aethiops posted on December 10, 2011 at 08:23 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

In a moment of clarity, the Houston Astros helped me understand just how important the Rule 5 draft is NOT.

What took you so long?

4. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on December 10, 2011 at 08:46 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The Astros helped me understand just how important the Rule 5 draft NOT is.

< / borat >

Rule 5 picks really come out of nowhere. IIRC, Dan Uggla and Joakim Soria made virtually no Rule 5 Draft previews.

5. The District Attorney posted on December 10, 2011 at 08:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

the Houston Astros helped me understand just how important the Rule 5 draft is NOT.

Yes, the Rule 5 draft has made no impact whatsoever on Houston Astros history.

6. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) posted on December 11, 2011 at 07:25 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

The first player taken in the Rule 5 is almost never the best player taken in the Rule 5.

Freaking out about the whole draft because the Astros aren't good at scouting talent is pretty dumb. The Astros not being good at scouting talent is the whole reason they were picking first overall to begin with.

7. Johnny Sycophant-Laden Fora posted on December 11, 2011 at 01:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The first time I ever heard of Uggla was in a rule 5 draft preview...

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