Celtkin
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There seems to be two large camps here at FinHeaven. One camp advocates taking a QB with our first pick and the other makes a good argument for selecting a RB. Each camp points to the risk of choosing the other camps favorite with such a high pick. Is the potential payoff worthy of the risk?
The truth of the matter is that any selection in the top 10 is risky, but historically not as risky as lower round picks. Superstars and monumental busts in both positions have been pointed to in the upper tier of the draft in order to make a point.
What many fans don't consider is what goes into making a superstar and what factors lead to a bust. It's not only a player's ability that leads to his success or failure. Potential superstar RB's can be effectively busted by poor run blocking or a coaching system that favors the pass over the run. Similarly, QB stats can be negatively affected by poor pass protection, coaching decisions or ineffective WRs.
Having said that, I'd like to share an article that looks at the success and failures of both positions since the AFL and NFL merger.
http://www.drafthistory.com/index.php
The truth of the matter is that any selection in the top 10 is risky, but historically not as risky as lower round picks. Superstars and monumental busts in both positions have been pointed to in the upper tier of the draft in order to make a point.
What many fans don't consider is what goes into making a superstar and what factors lead to a bust. It's not only a player's ability that leads to his success or failure. Potential superstar RB's can be effectively busted by poor run blocking or a coaching system that favors the pass over the run. Similarly, QB stats can be negatively affected by poor pass protection, coaching decisions or ineffective WRs.
Having said that, I'd like to share an article that looks at the success and failures of both positions since the AFL and NFL merger.
http://www.drafthistory.com/index.php