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Originally Posted by Sowa
One thing to note is that Luck is the most hyped QB since Manning, however that year there was debate on whether Manning was the top QB in that class with Leaf. Leaf was a "can't miss" prospect as well and look where that ended up. Lots of "experts" rated Leaf higher than Manning. Speaking of look what the Chargers traded to move up one spot to draft Leaf:
2 1st rounders
2nd rounder
Eric Metcalf
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That's why it is sooooo important for teams to get to know these kids on a personal level before they draft them. Character should be the number one concern for any high draft pick.
Ryan Leaf was as physically gifted a QB as the league had seen in a long time. He wasn't stupid either, but he wasn't right. Not mentally tough. Didn't have the will to do everything he needed to do to be the best.
That's the most important thing any team should consider when drafting high, especially at the QB position.
Ryan Leaf will be the first to tell you that he blew it. He wasn't incapable, his immaturity destroyed him.