Riggo-toni Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 SB Nation: 5 Levels of NFL Draft Hell Seems appropriate for today...https://www.sbnation.com/a/nfl-draft-glossary?google_editors_picks=true To help untangle these euphemisms, we created a glossary to decode NFL evaluations, separated by levels of nefariousness that even Dante would appreciate. And in that spirit, let us take you on a journey ... CEILING The external limit set by people who aren’t the player on how good the player can be. A player must spend his career justifying his CEILING. CONSENSUS What the NFL personality or writer believes. There’s a CONSENSUS that what they’re saying is true. CONVENTIONAL WISDOM A quarterback needs to be tall and have big hands to succeed. That’s why Ryan Mallett is the best quarterback in the NFL. FILM A real FOOTBALL PLAYER with high FOOTBALL IQ is someone who watches a lot of film. Does not refer to the movie “Concussion” or the documentary “League of Denial.” LEADERSHIP The quality of being able to yell out inspirational quotes and cliches. MATURITY The state where a young adult can stand on the podium and assert that both teams played hard. Full article at link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 ANONYMOUS Ancient source for writers that is summoned during draft season to spew CONVENTIONAL WISDOM. MOCK DRAFT(S) “World of Warcraft” for NFL experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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