Quote:I agree that we're not likely to take an OT, but it all depends on grades.  If a non-QB has an elite grade and the QB doesn't, you don't force a QB pick for the sake of one.  The only wasted pick is lost value.

 

Yes, I agree - but I think my point is that offensive lineman are overvalued nowadays.

 

For instance, if a punter has an elite grade, he still shouldn't get drafted high, no matter what.

 

Now, by no means am I equating an offensive lineman to a punter, but I think the importance of a tackle is way overblown.  They are NOT that important.  You wouldn't want to draft a MLB #1 overall or a FS #1 overall, and similarly, I wouldn't draft a tackle #1 overall, regardless of how good they are.

 

There are many maaaany tackles that can do a "good enough" job for you to be in the playoffs every year, whereas there are only a handful of QBs that can do that same job.

 

A good team has the "luxury" of drafting a tackle a little higher if they're stacked everywhere, but I think top 5 picks should be QBs, pass rushers, CBs, and "playmakers" such as WRs in this day and age of the NFL.

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