Quote:Why would I include DE?  A typical DE that would go in the top 5, a pure 4-3 pass rusher, is a rare size/speed combination.  A pass rushing LB simply is not.  That's the difference.   I'm not even going to argue about what position correlates to better success because that information isn't important to me.  There are millions of factors that lead to making the playoffs.   My position has 100% to do with getting the most value out of the draft, and efficiently building a team through the draft. 

 

 

I'm not putting any importance on the pro bowl or not.  This was just information that was in wikipedia.  A player could go to the pro bowl once and still be considered a bust.   To me it's more important that when you're in the top 5, you pick players that typically require a top 5 pick.  LB, even pass rushers, simply is not that.  BAP makes it more complicated.  But we should be able to draft a perfect fit at LEO and the LB positions late in the 1st round.   Whereas if we're caught with a late pick in the 1st having needs at a premium position, we're getting second rate/one dimensional players at that position. 

 

So, then, we actually agree that there are "premium" positions where it pays to get those guys early, and "less premium" positions where it's easier to find talent.  You're saying that 4-3 end is a premium position, but LEO is not.  (1) They're basically the same position; the guy who's split wide still has a gap responsibility in the run game.  (2) Who would you draft at 3 then? Watkins?  You think WR is enough of a premium position?

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