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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 476535" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">Not hard but foolish - this is the mistake many GMs make IMO. One of the most blatant examples for Packers fans is the 2005 draft. We can quibble about the position of most need going into that draft but I'd be surprised if anyone would argue backup QB fit that criteria. As I remember it, the pre-draft talk was a DB was the most likely pick at #24 (BTW, S Nick Collins & S Marviel Underwood were picked in the 2nd and 4th rounds). If Thompson had adhered to BPA at the position of most need, Rodgers wouldn't be a Packer. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">There could be two dozen players rated ahead of the top rated player at the position of most need on the Packers draft board, going for need would be mistake in that circumstance. In the next draft we'll see how Thompson "attacks" the position of OC. That's a position not often picked in the first round and (although I've spent zero time looking at the talent likely to be available in the next draft) I'll be very surprised if Thompson grabs one in the first round. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">Thompson has talked about selecting players at positions of perceived depth. He says that depth can be diminished quickly during an NFL season so if you can get a player you think will be a difference maker (or legit NFL player depending where in the draft you're picking) you should take him. Another example: Was WR the position of most need in the 2011? I don't think so but Randal Cobb will likely turn out to be one of Thompson's best picks. </span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 476535, member: 4300"] [FONT=Tahoma]Not hard but foolish - this is the mistake many GMs make IMO. One of the most blatant examples for Packers fans is the 2005 draft. We can quibble about the position of most need going into that draft but I'd be surprised if anyone would argue backup QB fit that criteria. As I remember it, the pre-draft talk was a DB was the most likely pick at #24 (BTW, S Nick Collins & S Marviel Underwood were picked in the 2nd and 4th rounds). If Thompson had adhered to BPA at the position of most need, Rodgers wouldn't be a Packer. [/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]There could be two dozen players rated ahead of the top rated player at the position of most need on the Packers draft board, going for need would be mistake in that circumstance. In the next draft we'll see how Thompson "attacks" the position of OC. That's a position not often picked in the first round and (although I've spent zero time looking at the talent likely to be available in the next draft) I'll be very surprised if Thompson grabs one in the first round. [/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma]Thompson has talked about selecting players at positions of perceived depth. He says that depth can be diminished quickly during an NFL season so if you can get a player you think will be a difference maker (or legit NFL player depending where in the draft you're picking) you should take him. Another example: Was WR the position of most need in the 2011? I don't think so but Randal Cobb will likely turn out to be one of Thompson's best picks. [/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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