How NFL Coaching Can Make or Break Draft Prospects

April 9, 2014   ·   Michael Schottey   ·   Jump to comments

Nature versus nurture.
Once a concept relegated to Dr. Spock books and remedial psychology classes, the debate between natural ability and development is a conundrum for NFL teams as well. This crossroads between what a player is and what he can be has never more important, as it has become since the ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement. 
In a league where snaps are rationed and offseason contact is nearly non-existent, there's simply no time for projects. 
One hears the platitude all the time during draft season: The sky is the limit with this guy; some coach is going to turn him into a superstar! Better yet: Sure he's raw now, but a couple of years in the NFL and he'll be great. 
When? Where? How?
When is a coach going to find time to spend one-on-one with a draft prospect that isn't earning playing time? Moreover, when is he going to even find snaps on the second or third string? Where is this player going to find this polis...

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