Late developing players

FBPro · 11-29-2003, 09:33 PM

Are many of you seeing late developing players? I have had a TE on my team for 6 seasons, he was a 2nd round pick but ratings wise was always just a bit below average to average at best. Progressed to 2017 and I'm checking my roster and now he's rated at "78" overall and has the appearance of an all-pro. Most ball caught to this point are 28, has started roughly half of his time with my team.

Anyone seeing any similar instances? I didn't change any staff this past off season it just seems that he "blew up".

cthomer5000 · 11-29-2003, 09:40 PM

check the "All inclusive reference thread." There's a link to a very detailed discussion on this.

The late bloomers definitely exist.

FBPro · 11-29-2003, 09:48 PM

Thanks, I guess I would have considered it in that realm if he had a high volitivity rate but he is only a 56. But looks to me like he made that "jump in his prime".

GoSeahawks · 11-29-2003, 10:33 PM

How many guys in the NFL develop late? I can't think of any off the top of my head that turned into stars late in their career besides quarterbacks. I can think of a bunch in baseball, but I can't think of any in football.

The_herd · 11-29-2003, 10:34 PM

Jimmy Smith and Joe Horn off the top of my head.

Easy Mac · 11-29-2003, 10:39 PM

Charlie Garner didn't get over 600 yards until his 6th season, Ty Wheatley til his 5th

Front Office Midget · 11-30-2003, 12:04 AM

I would think Ed McCaffrey would fall into this category off the top of my head.

GoSeahawks · 11-30-2003, 12:42 AM

Ah, I guess I didn't think long enough.....

mckerney · 11-30-2003, 12:55 AM

Moe Williams can fit that example. Not a star really but having a very good season. Seeing him make plays every game that a few years ago would have been very surprising to see.

GoSeahawks · 11-30-2003, 01:10 AM

I don't know if Amahn Green really fits into this category, but he was drafted by Seattle in 98. He played two seasons for them and left for Green Bay in 2000. Since then he has turned into one of the best RB's in the game.

I realize that his potential was always there and that he had a big time fumbling problem, but he came alive after being in the league a couple years. This season is his best so far.

cthomer5000 · 11-30-2003, 01:37 AM

Rich Gannon, Keenan McCardell, Lamar Smith (for about 2 years there)..

the list really goes on and on.

11-29-2003, 09:48 PM	#3
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	Thanks, I guess I would have considered it in that realm if he had a high volitivity rate but he is only a 56. But looks to me like he made that "jump in his prime". __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

11-29-2003, 10:34 PM	#5
The_herd College Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Fort Lackland, Texas (San Antonio)	Jimmy Smith and Joe Horn off the top of my head. __________________ Oakland Raiders: HFL's 1970 AC West Champs

11-29-2003, 10:33 PM	#4
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	How many guys in the NFL develop late? I can't think of any off the top of my head that turned into stars late in their career besides quarterbacks. I can think of a bunch in baseball, but I can't think of any in football.

11-29-2003, 10:39 PM	#6
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Charlie Garner didn't get over 600 yards until his 6th season, Ty Wheatley til his 5th

11-30-2003, 12:04 AM	#7
Front Office Midget High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin	I would think Ed McCaffrey would fall into this category off the top of my head.

11-30-2003, 12:42 AM	#8
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	Ah, I guess I didn't think long enough.....

11-30-2003, 12:55 AM	#9
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Moe Williams can fit that example. Not a star really but having a very good season. Seeing him make plays every game that a few years ago would have been very surprising to see.

11-30-2003, 01:10 AM	#10
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	I don't know if Amahn Green really fits into this category, but he was drafted by Seattle in 98. He played two seasons for them and left for Green Bay in 2000. Since then he has turned into one of the best RB's in the game. I realize that his potential was always there and that he had a big time fumbling problem, but he came alive after being in the league a couple years. This season is his best so far.

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