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To: discostu

The wonderlic is a quick IQ test. Not likely as accurate as longer ones, but it is not coincidence that, say, quarterbacks and offensive linemen score higher than WRs. WR is about as elite speed athleticism position as there is in pro sports.

That’s my point. And the proof is in the pudding. Those WRs who can adjust are the most valuable. You are less likely to err in acquiring those who have already demonstrated that ability than those who haven’t. Because not every speedster in college can make that adjustment.


20 posted on 04/26/2020 8:39:30 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker

I know what the wonderlic is. I also know it has no proven efficacy at all. Actually the numbers on the wonderlic are largely random, and there’s no trend at all by position. It is as much junk science as Myers-Briggs and anybody making decision based on it are fools.

You don’t have a point. The simple fact is the Packers screwed up. They went into the off season with a well documented talent hole and failed to attempt to address it through any of the tools they have at their disposal. Your idea of “don’t draft get later” ignored the fact that they DIDN’T. They got no WRs in free agency. They did NOTHING to address the problem.


21 posted on 04/26/2020 8:54:24 AM PDT by discostu (I know that's a bummer baby, but it's got precious little to do with me)
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