tfcmanu
01-13-2009, 05:05 PM
There are two opposing theories about the importance of the MLS combine for draft-eligible players.
One is that it's the final chance to see the best college players in action to help make those critical decisions on draft day in St. Louis on Thursday.
The other is that it is largely a waste of time, that most GM's already know what they need to know and that they spend most of their time discussing trades involving current league players.
After watching it all unfold, I subscribe to the latter, for the most part. That might seem a little harsh. There are players here who will make the rosters of the teams that draft them but the consensus is you could count them on one hand.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/blogs/2009/01/13/dobson_stlouis/
One is that it's the final chance to see the best college players in action to help make those critical decisions on draft day in St. Louis on Thursday.
The other is that it is largely a waste of time, that most GM's already know what they need to know and that they spend most of their time discussing trades involving current league players.
After watching it all unfold, I subscribe to the latter, for the most part. That might seem a little harsh. There are players here who will make the rosters of the teams that draft them but the consensus is you could count them on one hand.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/blogs/2009/01/13/dobson_stlouis/