Originally posted by Hysterikal:I think people get stuck on BPA to much. It should be best value available. Each position gets a point system for the team and gets graded to that point value. For instance QBs get a 20 point value and let's say our grade for Mitch is a 14/20. While edge rusher gets a 18 point value due to it not being as important as a QB but still very important. Myles Garrett would probably get a 18/18 value. A RB like Fournette could grade perfect on a value chart but how high of value does RB actually hold? 10? 8? I was listening to Michael Lombardi talk about this way of drafting and was really interested in it and thought it was very insightful.
BPA already means most valuable player available. No one lists the highest rated prospects out of 100 in big boards without factoring in positional value.
Goff and Wentz were arguably the BPA last year because the Rams and Eagles valued them more highly than any other players at any other positions (at least among teams in range to trade up).
Everyone on here arguing we should pick the BPA is arguing we should pick the most valuable player available. I don't agree with strictly going best (or most valuable) player though - you have to factor in who would be the most valuable to the 49ers given our current roster. Even if Jonathan Allen ends up being the BPA, he may not add the most value to the 49ers because we'd be benching Armstead to make room for him. Allen would be more valuable to other teams that have needs at 3-4 DE (or DT for teams that run a 4-3 defense).