NFL Draft question

[prohornblower]

Assume depth throughout the draft is equal for the SS and MLB positions.

[SL__72]

I understand what you are getting at but I don't think it matters... in general.

Now if you know the #3 team really really needs a new MLB and on your team's draftboard the two players are equal, there could be some value in trying to trade down a spot, which occasionally happens.

Otherwise though, I don't see how their "ranking" within the draft class really matters. In this situation I would mostly be thinking about a combination of these two factors:

1. Positional value based on my defensive scheme and strengths at other defensive positions (IE if I play a ton of man coverage and have great corners, safety could be slightly less important, or if my DTs are super good, run defense at MLB is less important etc.)
2. Value over replacement analysis (using the actual replacement if I don't draft him, not a theoretical replacement.)

[prohornblower]

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You take the position that's less easily filled. If the draft is deep in SS you take an MLB. Rank within position doesn't matter, which is why we tend to see teams pick the same positions in the first round (QB, HB, WR, OL, DL)

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In retardo world this criteria has been ruled out.

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Dude, wtf is your problem, man?! Jesus.

[Colt McCoy]

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You take the position that's less easily filled. If the draft is deep in SS you take an MLB. Rank within position doesn't matter, which is why we tend to see teams pick the same positions in the first round (QB, HB, WR, OL, DL)

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In retardo world this criteria has been ruled out.

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Dude, wtf is your problem, man?! Jesus.

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Because you ask if an argument can be made, then eliminate the legitimate argument so as to make the hypothetical stupid. There's no point asking hypothetical questions if you ask them in such a way as to make the answers stupid.

It's like saying, if we cut off both pitchers' arms who would be better?

[Jack of Arcades]

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Assume depth throughout the draft is equal for the SS and MLB positions.

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Then you flip a coin, because there's no reason to take a player just because he's the top prospect at his position.

[prohornblower]

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You take the position that's less easily filled. If the draft is deep in SS you take an MLB. Rank within position doesn't matter, which is why we tend to see teams pick the same positions in the first round (QB, HB, WR, OL, DL)

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In retardo world this criteria has been ruled out.

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Dude, wtf is your problem, man?! Jesus.

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Because you ask if an argument can be made, then eliminate the legitimate argument so as to make the hypothetical stupid. There's no point asking hypothetical questions if you ask them in such a way as to make the answers stupid.

It's like saying, if we cut off both pitchers' arms who would be better?

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Thank you for your sharp insight, Colt. I look forward to your valuable analysis in future sports threads.

As to those who tried, at least attempted, to answer the simple question set forth, gtfo of Colt's thread! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

This is Colt's thread. It's where he tries to make people feel inferior to him by not being able to think of any substantial input, and blaming it on them.

[Jack of Arcades]

Actually, Colt has said the same thing everyone else has said:

1. WTF?
2. Take the guy in the scarcer position.

[prohornblower]

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Assume depth throughout the draft is equal for the SS and MLB positions.

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Then you flip a coin, because there's no reason to take a player just because he's the top prospect at his position.

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Jack, what if you pick 5th and the first 5 prospects are MLBs, and the 6th is a tie between MLB and SS? Is there an argument for taking one over the other, or just flip?

[fingokra]

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Assume depth throughout the draft is equal for the SS and MLB positions.

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Then you flip a coin, because there's no reason to take a player just because he's the top prospect at his position.

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Jack, what if you pick 5th and the first 5 prospects are MLBs, and the 6th is a tie between MLB and SS? Is there an argument for taking one over the other, or just flip?

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you take whichever player is going to lead to improving your team the most, it doesn't matter if it is the #1 punter or the #34 DE

[bowens]

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Actually, Colt has said the same thing everyone else has said:

1. WTF?
2. Take the guy in the scarcer position.

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