Quote:So given the choice between Clowney and Bridgewater, who would you take?

 

Let's assume a scenario where there is no disparate value amongst the available picks, such that no one player stands out as head and shoulders above the rest.  All have equal value.  Or let's assume the available talent represents poor value for the draft slot (i.e. you pick in the top 5 in a draft without true top 5 caliber talent-i.e. 1991).

 

What guides your decision then?

 

Under the last scenario, a trade down is unlikely because nobody would want to trade up into your spot.

 

What guides your decision then?

 

If players are of equal perceived value and a trade can't be completed (which I reject because as a GM you should always be planning several possible moves ahead) I'd select the more premium position over non premium position, especially higher in the draft. 

 

If at that point we're still talking similar players/ same positions, etc, etc (unlikely) then its pretty cut and dry - take the player that you feel will be a better player, encompassing variables such as talent/ scheme/ character etc. 

 

Quote:TMD...I have edited my post to include some additional questions.

 

As to your answer here, you think Bridgewater and Clowney are equal as prospects in terms of pure ability, but that the position tips the scale in Bridgewater's favor?

 

I think Bridgewater is or will be slightly better at his position than Clowney will be at his; I believe that Bridgewater will be more productive at his position than Clowney will be at his. 

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