In an era saturated with star rankings and armchair scouts, what does it take to be a good evaluator?

  • Travis Sawchik
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  • Saturday, February 2th, 2013
    Alabama's Nick Saban talk on his head sets oon the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)

    Alabama's Nick Saban talk on his head sets oon the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)

    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox was the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2002, his first year back in the league after stints in arena football and the XFL. (AP Photo/File)

    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox was the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2002, his first year back in the league after stints in arena football and the XFL. (AP Photo/File)

    Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said he learned a lot about evaluating players from former Alabama coach Gene Stallings. (AP/File)

    Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said he learned a lot about evaluating players from former Alabama coach Gene Stallings. (AP/File)