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Tom Strachan· Aug 30, 2025

Tom Strachan backed Xavier Worthy, Jalen Coker, Egbuka, Jalen Waddle, Darnell Mooney, Zay Flowers, George Pickens, DeVonta Smith and Travis Hunter as values at their draft costs, while avoiding Jerry Jeudy and the Cleveland receivers.

“I wouldn't be surprised if he leads the Bucks in catches this year, and I wouldn't be surprised if he leads them in yards as well.”

said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →

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3 checkable claims — 2 sleeper calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 3 have settled, averaging 100 out of 100, against 30.6 for a naive guess at the same calls.

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3 checkable claims in this take

Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.

  • Sleeper CallsRicky PearsallSan Francisco 49ersAug 30, 2025

    Ricky Pearsall to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver thirty five)

    “But I do believe that he can take the leap this year, having a much cleaner off season”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
    How this was scored
    call:
    sleeper
    cost:
    wide receiver thirty five
    naive:
    he repeats last season
    skill:
    200
    player:
    Ricky Pearsall
    season:
    2025
    correct:
    yes
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    0
    position:
    WR
    had to beat:
    WR81
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    actual finish:
    WR78
    weeks left when called:
    18
    measured against:
    the source named no cost — measured against his own 2024 finish

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  • Sleeper CallsJalen CokerCarolina PanthersAug 30, 2025

    Jalen Coker to outplay his draft cost (the late rounds)

    “this year I have been hammering Jalen Cocker in the late rounds because the writing's been on the wall”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
    How this was scored
    call:
    sleeper
    cost:
    the late rounds
    naive:
    he repeats last season
    skill:
    200
    player:
    Jalen Coker
    season:
    2025
    correct:
    yes
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    0
    position:
    WR
    had to beat:
    WR83
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    actual finish:
    WR71
    weeks left when called:
    18
    measured against:
    the source named no cost — measured against his own 2024 finish

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  • Depth Chart CallsEmeka EgbukaTampa Bay BuccaneersAug 30, 2025

    Emeka Egbuka to be 1st on the depth chart

    “I wouldn't be surprised if he leads the Books in catches this year, and I wouldn't be surprised if he leads them in yards as well”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+16.67 skill
    How this was scored
    club:
    TB
    skill:
    16.67
    player:
    Emeka Egbuka
    season:
    2025
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    91.67
    position:
    WR
    naive slot:
    2
    actual slot:
    1
    difficulty:
    2
    measured by:
    receptions
    the naive guess:
    no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
    weeks in the season:
    18
    predicted slot:
    1
    weeks left when called:
    18

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