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04-08-2010, 10:15 PM
Doctors' opinions more in demand
Jeff Legwold
The Denver Post
POSTED: 04/08/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT
UPDATED: 04/08/2010 01:21:54 AM MDT
The draft is a passion for NFL reporter Jeff Legwold, who evaluates several hundred players each year during the months leading up to the annual selections.
Most NFL organizations spend piles of money, time and effort trying to find the best football people to help them find players.
Getting an honest assessment from a savvy scout with a sharp mind and discerning eye can be the real difference between winning and losing.
But this year's draft board will force other evaluations to be offered — namely, those coming from doctors. A lot of doctors are going to be asked a lot of tough questions this year.
Marquee players including Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford (shoulder surgery), Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen (toe surgery), Georgia Tech wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (broken foot), Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham (knee surgery) and Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain (Crohn's disease) have medical considerations.
That's just the top end of the board. There are far more teams that will have to make the call for a quality second opinion or two.
Jeff Legwold: 303-954-2359 or jlegwold@denverpost.com
Jeff Legwold
The Denver Post
POSTED: 04/08/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT
UPDATED: 04/08/2010 01:21:54 AM MDT
The draft is a passion for NFL reporter Jeff Legwold, who evaluates several hundred players each year during the months leading up to the annual selections.
Most NFL organizations spend piles of money, time and effort trying to find the best football people to help them find players.
Getting an honest assessment from a savvy scout with a sharp mind and discerning eye can be the real difference between winning and losing.
But this year's draft board will force other evaluations to be offered — namely, those coming from doctors. A lot of doctors are going to be asked a lot of tough questions this year.
Marquee players including Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford (shoulder surgery), Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen (toe surgery), Georgia Tech wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (broken foot), Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham (knee surgery) and Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain (Crohn's disease) have medical considerations.
That's just the top end of the board. There are far more teams that will have to make the call for a quality second opinion or two.
Jeff Legwold: 303-954-2359 or jlegwold@denverpost.com