Has anyone ever researched the draft from this perspective?
I just wonder... of all the 1st round picks let's say from 2000 to 2004 (broken down by position of course), how many of them were starters 5 years after they were drafted?
In my guestimation, LB and RB are the safest choices to get a long term starter. QB and WR are probably the most risky picks. I'd like to see some numbers if any body has any.
What position do you think is the safest pick?
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What position is the safest pick in the draft?
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Oct 23, 2009 at 6:44 PM
- mississippi_sam
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Oct 23, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- dhp318
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LB, OT, RB
Oct 23, 2009 at 6:54 PM
- backontop
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Only safe pick is Eric Berry
Oct 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
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McCoy DT Oklahoma
Oct 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM
- LBSI9ers
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O-line usually is the safest picks, unless your the Rams hehehehe
Oct 23, 2009 at 8:03 PM
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Kicker
* see Raiders depth chart *
* see Raiders depth chart *
Oct 23, 2009 at 8:44 PM
- tohara3
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I think OT
Oct 23, 2009 at 8:49 PM
- 49ersRednGold
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Originally posted by tohara3:
I think OT
I agree with that. I remember reading somewhere that if an OT doesn't workout. You can still put him at guard and he'll be at least decent. Example: Robert Gallery.
Oct 23, 2009 at 8:57 PM
- RichmondPete
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QB
Oct 24, 2009 at 10:47 AM
- nipplehead
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ILB
Oct 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- PA9erFaithful
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OT or CB
Oct 24, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- jreff22
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Long Snapper
Oct 24, 2009 at 12:02 PM
- dman
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Safety
Oct 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM
- GEEK
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Originally posted by jreff22:
Long Snapper
backup LB
Oct 24, 2009 at 11:35 PM
- kstolai
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Originally posted by backontop:
Only safe pick is Eric Berry
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