JoeSixPat
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Undrafted rookies continue to have impact | ProFootballTalk
Seemed to me this mention was worth further exploration. At the very least it's a good reminder that any lack of actual draft picks is not worth worrying about, as it wouldn't surprise me if Belichick does better with UFAs than the NFL norm.
That being said, I can't help but wonder what Belichick's draft vs. UFA record actually is - in terms of players who actually made the active roster, rather than just the practice squad (as that's the bulk of the NFL majority within the 37%)
All I know is that Belichick has proven time and again that once you're on his team, where you were drafted or what your cap hit is doesn't mean much for your chances of making the team - and a hard working UFA has as much a chance as anyone taken high in the draft.
Any with any time want to delve further into this intriguing stat and see what Belichick's true success rate with UFAs making it onto his active roster in their careers is?
Seemed to me this mention was worth further exploration. At the very least it's a good reminder that any lack of actual draft picks is not worth worrying about, as it wouldn't surprise me if Belichick does better with UFAs than the NFL norm.
That being said, I can't help but wonder what Belichick's draft vs. UFA record actually is - in terms of players who actually made the active roster, rather than just the practice squad (as that's the bulk of the NFL majority within the 37%)
All I know is that Belichick has proven time and again that once you're on his team, where you were drafted or what your cap hit is doesn't mean much for your chances of making the team - and a hard working UFA has as much a chance as anyone taken high in the draft.
Any with any time want to delve further into this intriguing stat and see what Belichick's true success rate with UFAs making it onto his active roster in their careers is?