Another reason I think Clark was smart to hire Pioli...

[milkman]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'm not saying there wasn't luck involved. But it takes MORE than just luck, and you know that.

I understand that there is a lot research, interviews and character assessment, background checks, etc, that all had a hand in their decision to make that pick.

Clearly, they were smart enough to make that pick, at the strong behest of their QB coach, so in aspect of the process, luck isn't a factor.

There's also coaching and other factors that aren't a part of luck

However, he also clearly had questions concerning his ability, which is why he didn't go before the sixth round.

The fact that a sixth round pick did develop into a QB who, at the end of his career, will be brought into a discussion of all time greats, is lucky.

In that regard, the fact that he did develop into an all time great is lucky.