Criddle saw this kid play, so I didn't make your point. I showed you that my point is valid. Comparing Criddle's visual impression of the kid to the first visual impressions of Hoffman is absolutely the right examination to make.

Drage played in an era when defenses were still catching up to the West Coast passing scheme. He had plenty of room to run. Now, teams play us in man much more often, and they use bump or press coverage. He would have a much harder time today being productive than he did 20 years ago. I think he would still be fairly effective, but not 3,000 yards effective.