Mike Freeman’s 10-Point Stance, Draft Edition: Jerry Rice’s Advice to Rookies

April 27, 2016   ·   Mike Freeman   ·   Jump to comments

1. Jerry Rice to draftees: Find a mentor
Jerry Rice was drafted in the first round of the 1985 draft. He did something almost immediately after joining the 49ers. 
"I watched certain teammates to see how they approached the game," he said. "And we had so many guys that were great professionals."
Names like Joe Montana, Dwight Clark and Ronnie Lott. It doesn't get much better than that.
Those players ultimately provided an already-born-to-overachieve Rice with a blueprint that helped him become the greatest wide receiver of all time.
Which brings us to this year's draft. Look at the top two quarterbacks in Jared Goff and Carson Wentz. Or even look at any potential draft pick. While we debate all of the measurables and metrics, one of the keys to those players' success will be something that's impossible to categorize.
It's this: Will Goff or Wentz or any other draft pick find someone to listen to? Will they find a mentor? If so, who will it be?
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