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Golden Nuggets: Talking myself into these rookie o-linemen

“The final draft pick McCloughan looked at was running back Isaac Guerendo, who averaged 6.1 yards a carry and scored 11 touchdowns for Louisville last season.

“He had a good year,” McCloughan said. “But (he’s) nothing special. Unless he can return kicks and play special teams, I’d be surprised if he makes the team.”

Was he not impressed by Guerendo’s 4.33-second 40 time at the combine? McCloughan noted that neither the combine nor a prospect’s pre-draft interviews factor into his evaluations. His assessments are based solely on a player’s college film.

“He did that in a T-shirt and shorts, buddy, a T-shirt and shorts,” he said.