You need to be prepared for the shenanigans that will happen over the next few days. As well as be able to choose properly while folks are out auditioning. You don’t want to be like The Raiders under Al Davis this weekend. You want to be more like The Patriots, instead! Above all else, ideally, you should know that what you want is also good for the long run(winter time) and what works best for your type of moves(game). Never get a chick that parties all the time if you’re a guy that gets uneasy having his girl out in the streets constantly. That’s like having Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe as your wide receiver corps but you have Art Schlichter as your starting QB. The key is to know your own moves and strategy before going in.
I have a few pointers for folks to keep in mind, much like the pre-draft guides you see in April.
1) Much like grocery shopping, never choose while there is nothing in the cupboard
If you have a prospect that's been to OTAs or endured the summertime regimen, you should have a firm idea if they are going to be asked to stay on the fall. If you don't have such a prospect, then I strongly advise that you do NOT go in to this weekend famished for fear that your judgement may be impaired while scouting talent.
2) Be weary of those that have a strong desire(thirst) to get chose, they may falter down the line
Much like JaMarcus Russell, be very careful of folks that are showing out this weekend because they know that you and others are on the hunt for inclimate weather companions. They want to be taken early so as to avoid going to fall social events solo that have high percentage rates of couples also attending. The downside is that once they get selected, they lose all ambition and enthusiasm that was there during this weekend. They become homebodies when you initially thought they kicked it 8 days out of the week. Shit like that! You're left with a dud when you thought had found a stud early on.
3) Know the difference between a TE that can catch and block rather than a WR that can catch & block
This a fine tune thing that cats should be on the look out for when choosing. The subtlety in knowing what you want and what you don't want can be a very thin line. You have to be alert so as to avoid making a mistake this early on. Its not as bad as #2, but it has the potential to make the season a bit dreary and long.
More to come tomorrow....
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