What positions contribute fastest? (1 Viewer)

[Bri]

Suppose a team drafts a T. Can he be expected to hold the fort in game 1?

How about WR? Can a WR be plugged into Philly's offense and replace Owens?(not stat wise but be a legit starter)

TE? LBer? etc

Also what positions do you think take the longest to develop? Like possibly you feel QBs have to take their lumps for a year or two before they're good.

 

[Borat]

It's all on a case-by-case basis.

 

[Chaos Commish]

It's all on a case-by-case basis.

True, but I think a fair order goes like this.Linebacker - Go tackle the football.

Defensive End - Get the QB.

Running Back - Run Forest Run!!

 

[wannabee]

I think QB and WR have the most difficult time contributing right away of the skill positions

 

[radballs.]

I think QB and WR have the most difficult time contributing right away of the skill positions

I agree. Just looking at the offensive side of the ball, it usually goes RB, TE, WR, and then QB. But, it does depend on the individual. If you're including IDPs and offensive linemen, it gets a little more complicated. It seems that defensive linemen get bigger props for having measureables that enable them to move up draft boards more than smarts do with, say the middle linebacker position. But, that doesn't mean that DL will necessarily contribute any sooner. Again, it all depends on individual skills and the team scheme in which they're drafted.

 

[diesel7982]

It's all on a case-by-case basis.

True, but I think a fair order goes like this.Linebacker - Go tackle the football.

Defensive End - Get the QB.

Running Back - Run Forest Run!!

LB- Precisely why Lavar Arrington got cut by the Skins.DE- This is why teams starting rookie pass rushers get gashed by the run.

RB- Usually contributes the fastest, but still, blocking and recieving is usually lacking.

What these examples show is why most rookies do not play full-time or are only used situationally. They just don't come into the league ready to make a full contribution.

My top 3 easiest positions would be:

Offensive Guard- By far the easiest position for a rookie to step in at. This can be noted by the number of guards who start in their first year in the league, and that NFL teams are willing to play them.

Running Back- As noted above, RBs can make big contributions just by running the ball, which doesnt require much more skill past what they did in college.

Kicker/Punter- Obvious, but there is some transition in learning to kick a different ball.

 

[AB in DC]

Offensive Guard- By far the easiest position for a rookie to step in at. This can be noted by the number of guards who start in their first year in the league, and that NFL teams are willing to play them.

I haven't noticed a whole lot of rookie guards starting. Examples?If anything, guard position should be among the most difficult to pick up given the variety of blocking assignments, pulling/motion plays, etc.

I see a more rookies at right (or non-blind-side) tackle or at center than at guard, though I don't think the difference is significant.