BuffaloBill Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 My list - in order: QBPass rush DELTCenterInterior DL (nose or DT depending on system) In my book it all comes down to line play - if you have an efficient QB and very solid lines the other positions will by default play or look better. I also think it is possible to drop QB to the bottom of the list if you have an exceptionally solid o-line.
BuffaloBill Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 no way center is top 5 Why not? - QB of the offensive line - makes all line calls - what position takes its place on your list?
stuckincincy Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 My list - in order: QBPass rush DELTCenterInterior DL (nose or DT depending on system) In my book it all comes down to line play - if you have an efficient QB and very solid lines the other positions will by default play or look better. I also think it is possible to drop QB to the bottom of the list if you have an exceptionally solid o-line. Punter Center Kicker Long snapper Middle linebacker.
offde-fence Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Five most important positions if you're a GM? If I were to be handed a team as the GM, and told "you've got 3yrs to build a contender", then I'd start right off on the lines. I'd get the biggest and most able DT's, and a couple good pressure DE's. I'd put together the toughest, nastiest O-line I could find. In fact, I'd bring in a crazy amount of candidates on both lines, and narrow it down through the off season. If you could come out of year one with two solid lines to build on, everything after that becomes easier. After that, I'd take the best available men to fill the remaining positions for the next few years, stressing QB and RB. My top five: DT, OT, OG, DE, QB
PushthePile Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Five most important positions if you're a GM? If I were to be handed a team as the GM, and told "you've got 3yrs to build a contender", then I'd start right off on the lines. I'd get the biggest and most able DT's, and a couple good pressure DE's. I'd put together the toughest, nastiest O-line I could find. In fact, I'd bring in a crazy amount of candidates on both lines, and narrow it down through the off season. If you could come out of year one with two solid lines to build on, everything after that becomes easier. After that, I'd take the best available men to fill the remaining positions for the next few years, stressing QB and RB. My top five: DT, OT, OG, DE, QB I agree with almost everything you say. Qb is still the most important position on the field. Ideally your plan is perfect. Build the lines and then bring in the skill players. However, if you have the ability to bring in a franchise Qb you do it, regardless of whether or not it fits your time table. The great NFL quarterbacks are what make teams into consistent winners. I also put a little more emphasis on finding that number 1 wideout as opposed to number one RB. My list: 1. QB 2. DE 3. WR 4. LT 5. DT
Bill from NYC Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 I agree with almost everything you say. Qb is still the most important position on the field. Ideally your plan is perfect. Build the lines and then bring in the skill players. However, if you have the ability to bring in a franchise Qb you do it, regardless of whether or not it fits your time table. The great NFL quarterbacks are what make teams into consistent winners. I also put a little more emphasis on finding that number 1 wideout as opposed to number one RB. My list: 1. QB 2. DE 3. WR 4. LT 5. DT I didn't include WR because I can think of instances where great qbs didn't have such great receivers and they still won.
K-9 Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Per Bill Polian: 1.) QB 2.) DE 3.) LT 4.) RB 5.) WR Polian and I both agree that games are won and lost up front. Line play is key; always has been, always will be. But only in that good OL play allows you to protect your most important position while allowing the QB to exploit the talents of his RB and WR to the fullest while good DL play is needed for the opposite: to STOP the other team's most important position from utilizing his RB and WR to their fullest. That's not to take place of the importance of turnovers and special teams play. They are 'game changing' dynamics that often dictate the winner of games. But turnovers are usually the result of dominating DL play and lack of talent at the top 3 positions on offense, particularly QB. GO BILLS!!!
PushthePile Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 I didn't include WR because I can think of instances where great qbs didn't have such great receivers and they still won. Your right but that can be said about every position, even QB. If you could get dominant at five positions in this league, your going to be pretty good eitherway.
BuffaloBill Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 PunterCenter Kicker Long snapper Middle linebacker. Careful - the Bills may hire you as a coach and GM combined - you could be the next Tuna
stuckincincy Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Careful - the Bills may hire you as a coach and GM combined - you could be the next Tuna Bad choices? - your response has me at sea..
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Owner GM Head Coach Offensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator actual team 1. QB 2. DE 3. DT 4. LT 5. WR
Conch Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Dick Jauron's Top 5: 1. RCB 2. LCB 3. Nickel back 4. SS 5. FS
DrDawkinstein Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 OC QB DT MLB DE dont have a particular order, but these are most important IMO funny, if we were doing top 6, i might add LT. which would make my list a mirror for Offensive/Defensive positions. OC/DT, QB/MLB, DE/LT
Bill from NYC Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Dick Jauron's Top 5: 1. RCB 2. LCB 3. Nickel back 4. SS 5. FS Excellent!!!
Fingon Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 1. QB 2. DE 3. RB 4. DT 5. WR LT is less important IMO, as many teams win without a top notch one. There are so many good ones in the league.
Bill from NYC Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 LT is less important IMO, as many teams win without a top notch one. There are so many good ones in the league. If a team doesn't have a good one, the TE and or RB will have to stay in to block more often. That is why these guys often make 10 million plus per season and are drafted high. Receivers and running backs are a dime a dozen compared to left tackles.
SuperKillerRobots Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Careful - the Bills may hire you as a coach and GM combined - you could be the next Tuna To be fair, this FO only realized this year that center was a need position...
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