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Originally Posted by Championship
Based on the fact that his physical skillset wont let him get any better. He's not going to get any taller, or get any faster.
He's stuck in that body. It's a huge disadvantage when he goes up against taller receivers. For him to be as good as he is now, is an accomplishment worth celebrating in itself. Bravo.
But he is not on Nnamdi's level.
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The Raiders have drafted players the last 5 years based only on "physical skillset" but still haven't caught on that it's only a minor part of being a football player. Taylor Mays is faster, taller, and stronger than any DB in the league but you won't hear a single person refer to him as elite anytime soon. Flowers' best asset is how physical he is at bump and run. Different styles of play suite different players. DRC gets caught chasing guys up and down the field because he thinks he can always rely on his speed to make up for his lack of timing and ball skills. Flowers isn't that guy. He's gonna study you and force to play at a level where you're uncomfortable.
Now, I'm not saying he's better than Nnamdi. Not yet. Consistency and longevity are half of what makes a truly great player what he is. This is essentially Flowers' breakout season, to discount that would be nothing but blind homerism. And as for analysis about him reaching his "peak," that's total nonsense. He's a 24 year old, 3rd year starting CB for a National Football League team. He hasn't learned everything he can about the position yet, not close.