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Old 10-05-2008, 07:22 PM   #25
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I'd add QBs to the mix since their mental talent can be very impressive.

Pure athletic talent is very hard to judge, especially since we are all more dedicated to watching certain teams than others. For example, Bob Sanders has made my jaw drop and say 'wow' on numerous occasions purely because of what he can get his body to do.

When Jamal Lewis had his record year, he actually seemed scary - as in I'd cringe for the DEFENSIVE players trying to tackle him, and felt bad for them that they had to subject their bodies to it.

On defense I'm probably most impressed with top level closing speed matched w/ tackling that leaves a stamp.

On offense I'm most impressed with determination. The players that go balls out to make something happen. They're usually not the strongest or fastest, but certain plays it takes everything and the kitchen sink to bring them down.

A running back that goes untouched for 30 yards is nice to watch, but it doesn't make me think the guy is amazing.

When I think of pure talent, mostly I'll think of qb's 1st, then rb's, then wr's. From the past, someone like steve young impresses because of his ability to run like an rb (cuts, speed), but have great accuracy and good throw strengh (his 112 qb rating), and be able to scramble also, as well as knowing the game and being tough mentally (and i'm not even a fan).

One thing is for sure... all the best guys in the league work hard to be there, they don't just rely on 'natural talent'
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Old 10-05-2008, 07:53 PM   #26
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Really? I love Reggie Bush but is he really that talented? He has the some physical talent like speed and agility but other than that he is not that good.
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:28 PM   #27
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Old 10-05-2008, 10:43 PM   #28
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Hmm, Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson, Reggie Bush, Champ Bailey, Peyton Manning. Just don't know too many different types of players that all are really really good.
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