The Irrelevant NFL Draft Pick
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Hello. Last night the New Orlean Saints massacred the Dallas Cowboys in Texas Stadium 42-17. The game wasn't even that close, as both of Dallas' touchdowns were the result of rare New Orleans errors.
The Saints have come a long way since Hurricane Katrina. Last year they played all 'road' games away from the Superdome. They finished 3-13. No one thought they'd be a factor in 2006.
Then the Saints had one of the great off-seasons of all time. After Houston failed to draft Reggie Bush, the USC Heisman trophy winner, New Orleans grabbed him quickly. They also signed free-agent quarterback Drew Brees from San Diego. Brees leads the league in passing yards, and Bush is starting to score and run like he did in college.
However, New Orleans also found an offensive gem later in the draft. With the 4th last pick, they selected Marques Colston from Hofstra.
Hofstra is not known for its football players. And players picked that late in the draft do not usually make the team right away. In fact, the last player selected is referred to as Mr. Irrelevant! Yet Colston, until he was injured 2 weeks ago, lead the league in pass receiving yards! And last night he looked like a 10-year vet.
Just one more example of how someone with "irrelevant expectations" and self-relevancy can make a difference.
Regards,
Irrelevant
Hello. Last night the New Orlean Saints massacred the Dallas Cowboys in Texas Stadium 42-17. The game wasn't even that close, as both of Dallas' touchdowns were the result of rare New Orleans errors.
The Saints have come a long way since Hurricane Katrina. Last year they played all 'road' games away from the Superdome. They finished 3-13. No one thought they'd be a factor in 2006.
Then the Saints had one of the great off-seasons of all time. After Houston failed to draft Reggie Bush, the USC Heisman trophy winner, New Orleans grabbed him quickly. They also signed free-agent quarterback Drew Brees from San Diego. Brees leads the league in passing yards, and Bush is starting to score and run like he did in college.
However, New Orleans also found an offensive gem later in the draft. With the 4th last pick, they selected Marques Colston from Hofstra.
Hofstra is not known for its football players. And players picked that late in the draft do not usually make the team right away. In fact, the last player selected is referred to as Mr. Irrelevant! Yet Colston, until he was injured 2 weeks ago, lead the league in pass receiving yards! And last night he looked like a 10-year vet.
Just one more example of how someone with "irrelevant expectations" and self-relevancy can make a difference.
Regards,
Irrelevant
posted by Irrelevant at 8:10 AM
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