System players...
Every year we see some players compile some astounishing numbers, whether its passing, receiving, or running.
Many times, depending on where the kids are playing ball, their efforts may get quantified as "system numbers."
From HS to College, whether its the DW of Clovis East or the Air Raid of Texas Tech... kids in these programs at certain positions, when good, can rack up some astonishing numbers.
The question then becomes, how good are the kids, and does this talent translate to other systems and programs. Air Raid QBs, with outstanding accuracy, completion percentages, tds, and yardage... have not been able to duplicate such success in the NFL...
RB's, from DW, Wing T, and don't seem to have similar success at teh collegiate level.
From my untrained eye... the Pro I, successful skill positions, seem to be the only players that continually translate previous success, to success at the next leve.
Question... system players... is this a reality?
Recently witnessed the supremely talented, statistical phenom, Texas Tech, Air Raid All Star, Graham Harrel stink up the joint at the Senior bowl, while slick footed, multi-talented, aerially challenged Pat White... looked very serviceable from under center.
Again... just one game...
But is there room from which to draw conclusions?
I say yes!