Quote:I think Vic sold everyone on the BAP philosophy.  The problem with the philosophy is obvious however -- like a lot of things, BAP works in theory.  However the draft requires luck and scouting.  If your scouting isn't any good, it doesn't matter what your draft philosophy is.  If your luck is bad... then BAP is someone who never lives up to their potential.

 

The best philosophy, and I think it's close to what Caldwell's is, I'd probably call "Availability Drafting."  In which you determine who will be available later, and work towards building the roster best.

 

Let's say that WR is a very deep class.  BAP is WR in the 1st round, but in the 3rd round you can get someone who will still be a good WR. On the other hand the TE class isn't very deep.  You need a TE, and the player isn't going to last the rest of the round.  Then you take the TE over the WR.

 

That is why I have spent all year screaming for a quarterback at #3 even if Jadeveon Clowney is available and the BAP. You can get a good defensive end later but not a great quarterback.

 

How does the BAP philosophy work "in theory" if no two teams have the same draft board? BAP for Team A is not the BAP for Team B. That is why BAP is a myth.

 

My draft strategy would be "best available player at need" - BAPAN. That means if my choices are Teddy and Johnny, I will pick Teddy.

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