Originally posted by 49ers808:
I mean you can consistently find WRs later in drafts that are still good players all the same; but that statement isn't why I quoted this post.
It's this one: if Bosa or BA weren't there, we're not even in the SB to begin with
You think CMC and Fred Warner was "less impactful or less valuable" or whatever you want to call it because of the positions they play on our way to that SB? I'll say we aren't in that SB without them to begin with all the same. If that's the feeling than I have nothing further to say.
I just don't get the logic.
Mike McGlinchey plays OT and gets paid way more than CMC and Saquon Barkley…..therefore he is more impactful and more valuable. Typing that feels almost as stupid as it sounds.
My guy, S/OG is probably the highest position groups in the NFL full of later rd starters than any other position group. Go look at who's gotten paid and where they were drafted overall.
Fred Warner was drafted in the 3rd rd. Didn't need to use a first on him. I'm not gonna debate with you on how replaceable the RB position is. That's a waste of time. I've already stated how CMC as a RECEIVER is what separates him from a normal RB. He could be a slot WR in the league.
its harder to find a good OT than it is to find a good LBer or RB. They are more valuable in that there are less of them available. Those type of positions don't make it to FA and if they do, you have of vastly overpay.
I think you're missing the point overall. You can constantly FIND really good IOL, RB, LBers, S outside of the first, go look at the league and see. Those positions cost less once you have to pay them SO why invest HIGH picks at a position that are relatively inexpensive compared to those premium positions that are harder to find good players?
I feel like you take this topic personal (when we discuss it every yr at this time)…I'm guessing you played safety in school or something.