Well 55, you're about to find out this season if the comparisons to Hill are true. It's amazing to me that anyone could be so confidant in any draft pick, anyone that's ever watched football that is. So by your stance there is no chance for Smith's limitations in route running to ever show up on an NFL field? Therefore if he does fail, it will be for totally different reasons than Hill?
Yes, the season Jameis Winston fails will be different from why Jamarcus Russell Fails.
the reason Smith fails or succeeds will be different from why Hill failed.
Every player in the NFL is different and how they came to be and how they failed and the coaching and opportrunities they receive are all unique. None are exactly the same.
the tools Smith brings is nothing like the skills that Hill brought.
Their skills arent the same, neither are their measurables, experiences, or coaching experiences.
No, I would say nothing that happened to Hill will reflect on Smith...even if Smith fails.
Like comparing Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan...makes no sense at all...they arent the same types of players or bring the same elements to the team. You say they both put the ball in the basket...so they're the same! If you had eyes, you'd see they are very different players.