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Footballguy
Lets say there is 32 of us having a NFL Draft with every position available.
Which positions are most important to you?
1) The most important is quarterback. They guide the offense on every play and make or break the game for the entire team. They control turnovers and that is the most crucial category in football.
2 and 3) Next would be DT, actually both DT's. Why? Because football is always won inside out (something Reggie Bush has yet to realize). The play always starts in the middle and then bounces (something MJD can do). If the interior of the offensive line is constantly disrupted and the DT's are penetrating into the backfield....their will be little success for the offense. DT's can have a huge effect on the Run game, but also the pass game by constantly putting pressure on the quarterback. They cannot be avoided as easily (think a great defensive end that is constantly chasing a play b/c the offense runs away from him). Also by having two great DT's one cannot be constantly double teamed and they can play off of each others play (think Henderson and Stroud.....Kevin Williams and Pat Williams).
4) This one I could take heat from....but its Center. They are the Quarterback of the offensive line and are always adjusting calls depending on the defensive front. They will move the DT's and create running lanes for the RB. Also the great Center will get to the second level and perfect combo blocks with the Guards to the Linebackers. People would argue LT, which is important....but they can be helped by chip blocks from RB's and TE's staying in to help a speed rusher.
5) Free Saftey. In the now Cover two NFL, having fast and smart saftey's is essential. Picture being a CB and matched up against Randy Moss. That would be a very difficult task, however if you had Ed Reed behind you....that confidence would allow you to take risks that you normally wouldn't take. This saftey could cover half the field easily....catch players from behind. Also they would make touchdown saving tackles in the second level if a RB got there.
Those are my top 5. I am curious as to what others think are the most important on a football team.
Which positions are most important to you?
1) The most important is quarterback. They guide the offense on every play and make or break the game for the entire team. They control turnovers and that is the most crucial category in football.
2 and 3) Next would be DT, actually both DT's. Why? Because football is always won inside out (something Reggie Bush has yet to realize). The play always starts in the middle and then bounces (something MJD can do). If the interior of the offensive line is constantly disrupted and the DT's are penetrating into the backfield....their will be little success for the offense. DT's can have a huge effect on the Run game, but also the pass game by constantly putting pressure on the quarterback. They cannot be avoided as easily (think a great defensive end that is constantly chasing a play b/c the offense runs away from him). Also by having two great DT's one cannot be constantly double teamed and they can play off of each others play (think Henderson and Stroud.....Kevin Williams and Pat Williams).
4) This one I could take heat from....but its Center. They are the Quarterback of the offensive line and are always adjusting calls depending on the defensive front. They will move the DT's and create running lanes for the RB. Also the great Center will get to the second level and perfect combo blocks with the Guards to the Linebackers. People would argue LT, which is important....but they can be helped by chip blocks from RB's and TE's staying in to help a speed rusher.
5) Free Saftey. In the now Cover two NFL, having fast and smart saftey's is essential. Picture being a CB and matched up against Randy Moss. That would be a very difficult task, however if you had Ed Reed behind you....that confidence would allow you to take risks that you normally wouldn't take. This saftey could cover half the field easily....catch players from behind. Also they would make touchdown saving tackles in the second level if a RB got there.
Those are my top 5. I am curious as to what others think are the most important on a football team.
One reason I don't take a QB first (if we're drafting from scratch - i.e. guys coming out of college) is because drafting a QB high is much more hit or miss than many other positions - and picking the wrong QB can set you back big time. Irnocially, I wouldn't try to be good right away. It's far better to build a round solid pieces then be average, as being average means you draft in the middle of the pack for eternity. To that end, I'd start with interior lineman on both sides of the ball - they usually have longer careers and don't need to be the glamor/skill/speed types that go to high in drafts. In year two I snag my franchise QB and some OT's to protect him. Year 3 I go for my stud RB and start drafting DBs & LBs. Year 4 I go for speed - WRs and DEs. By year 5-6 our QB should have matured nicely, our stud RB is still only in his 20's, our O-line is startng to gel and our defense is coming together. Year 5 & 6 I go for depth and look for a special teams guy or two.*CHAMPIONSHIP*
If that's where you're prioritizing those positions, you're not going to get players anywhere even close to that caliber.
If that's where you're prioritizing those positions, you're not going to get players anywhere even close to that caliber.
