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Graham Harrel not Drafted—What Were You Thinking?

 
Even though it's old news, I feel compelled to comment on the NFL Draft.  I am biased about this issue, being a Red Raider fan, but I feel it must be said.  Graham Harrell should have been drafted. Period. When I look at all the people who were drafted, some of them did not have nearly as strong of a college career as he did, and they were picked.  I realize quarterbacks are not as much in demand, as a team only really needs one (with a backup), but he is definitely pro material.  The first response to that statement is the trite response, "Well he's just a system quarterback, so that's why he had those numbers."  Let's analyze that, shall we?  First of all, what is a system quarterback?  How do you identify one?  After all, if your only criteria is that it's a pass-heavy offense, then there are tons of systems out there (even in the NFL). If you find a formula that works, why wouldn't you use it?  Could any quarterback enter a system team and have ... (link)

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