intangibles

“He got all the intangibles, and so the sky’s the limit for him.”

They personify intangibles that sabermetrics can never quantify and that fans yearn to encounter: Hope.

"He's got the ability to be one of the greatest receivers ever. I think what separates the really good players from the truly great, Justin has. That's competitiveness, work ethic, he's a great team-mate, he loves playing football, and then he's got all the physical gifts and the intangibles that I think drive those players to reach just absolutely astounding heights. I think he's still getting better too."

But if Edman can heat up at the plate in October, he would add considerable length to the playoff lineup, an added bonus to the many intangibles he brings on offense and defense.

“I know he’s right now the best in the league, I know he’s more accurate, I know he has all these intangibles. But when it comes to flag football, I feel like I know more than him.”