Evolution of your opinions

[Ethan in Cleveland]

I figured 3 Hopkins threads were enough so I thought a different thread might be fun.

 

Is their an opinion that you have changed or evolved over a period of time? 

 

Mine involves positions worthy of a first round pick. I defended teams like the Colts taking a probable HOF guard with a top 10 pick in the past and at the time. Many others said it was crazy to take a guard that high. Same with TE when I wanted Hockenson over Oliver. 

 

In a relatively short period of time I've changed my thought.  Even if a player ends up a ProBowl level talent there are just so many positions that don't matter enough to warrant a first round pick. For me its a combination of the true value they bring to winning and also the opportunity to get a player at the same position that can play at a high level much later in the draft.

 

Positions I would take in the first round:

1. QB

2. LT

3. WR

4. DE/edge

5. CB

 

Positions I might take in the first round:

1. DT

2. TE

3. RT

 

Positions I would never take in the first round:

1. Obviously K and P

2. LB

3. S

4. RB

5. IOL

 

 

[Dr. Who]

Some of my opinions begin as protoplasmic proteins, but by the time they reach this board they are fairly self-assured and reasonably correct, even when they're not

[SCBills]

IOL & LB are the positions I’ve probably evolved my opinion on the most. 

 

IOL.. I would absolutely draft in RD1. 
 

LB.. I would absolutely NOT draft in RD1. 

[Bills fan since 87]

I was of the opinion that it was a mistake to draft Allen over Rosen.  I quickly learned what my wife has been trying to tell me for years, I'm an idiot

 

Edited May 28, 2023 by Bills fan since 87

[babulator]

Dawson Knox is not good. -> Dawson might have potential -> Dawson is not good, he cant catch, block or run routes. Full circle evolution. Likeable guy, has had a few moments but... Not everyone is, or can be good or great. 

 

High hopes for Kincaid though.

 

Paraphrasing Bill Belicheck: If were talking about his ability to catch the ball, (a wr) thats a problem.

Edited May 29, 2023 by babulator

[TBBills Fan]

As I get older I get more cynical. 

[Augie]

1 minute ago, TBBills Fan said:

As I get older I get more cynical. 

 

I really doubt that is true. 

[TBBills Fan]

1 minute ago, Augie said:

 

I really doubt that is true. 

Get off my lawn!

Edited May 27, 2023 by TBBills Fan

[Augie]

12 minutes ago, TBBills Fan said:

Get off my lawn!

 

I doubt you even have a lawn. 

 

 

😋

[TBBills Fan]

2 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

I doubt you even have a lawn. 

 

 

😋

 

Oh you SOB, it's desert landscape 

[Augie]

Just now, TBBills Fan said:

 

Oh you SOB, it's desert landscape 

 

So, I was right again.   😋

 

[eball]

My opinions change all the time based upon updated perspective and simple learning. 
 

Those who think they know everything never do. 

 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

I always thought that "I am leaving for good" meant the individual making the statement was leaving for good.

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Apparently, my opinion was wrong. 🤔😕

Edited May 27, 2023 by Ridgewaycynic2013

[TBBills Fan]

5 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

So, I was right again.   😋

 

Just because the grass isn't green doesn't mean you can piss all over it

[Augie]

7 minutes ago, TBBills Fan said:

Just because the grass isn't green doesn't mean you can piss all over it

 

Even if it’s covered in snow? That seems unlikely, but you never know. 

[TBBills Fan]

5 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

Even if it’s covered in snow? That seems unlikely, but you never know. 

I'm the only person allowed to.write my name in the snow with pee.  

 

Damn you

[Wizard]

Interesting post topic. Thanks.

 

My thoughts on going for it on 4th down have changed over time. I  currently believe that if you have an above average offense and your at the 50 yard line or on the other team's side of the field, I would recommend going for it a lot more than when I first started watching and playing football in the late 80s.

[Wizard]

One topic of mine that has involved in the opposite direction is Special Teams. Guys like Tasker made a difference in multiple facets and Special Teams gunners, blockers, and tacklers made a team.

 

For the life of me, I have come to believe that McDermott believes that every team is required to have a handful of players that do nothing for you. Most of these players are what we call "Special Teams" aces. The Bills have had few of these in actuality, yet they seem required to give a roster spot each year to Taiwan Jones.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

If you ask certain people, evolution is not real.

[Don Otreply]

Being that 100 percent of ALL draft picks are for need, and if you truly have a franchise QB, you need to do two things, 1) protect him, 2) give him weapons. Then you draft according to those needs. 
 

   In this era of the NFL offense is the more important side of the ball, if you can’t out score your opponents, you lose. 
 

  Do ya hear me Sean? You to Brandon..,

 

 

 

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