The scout refuses to change a player's code based on performances in exhibition games. Thus, all colors were assigned based on evaluations from the '96 regular season and playoffs. Players rated blue are superior talents capable of consistently making big plays. For example, only three quarterbacks and tight ends in the league are blues. Those rated red are outstanding players who can start for a contending team.
Purple players are very good, solid starters.
Green players are adequate starters or excellent backups. Yellow players are backup types. If a yellow player is young, he might have a chance to improve. If a yellow player has four to six years experience, his team is looking to replace him. QB Brett Favre, DE Reggie White, LB Seth Joyner, S LeRoy Butler.