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Amazing how draft philosophies have changed and the "business of football" has become so much more...professional.
-In 1978, with the 15th overall pick, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Kicker Steve Little (SM South grad), who failed dismally on and off the field.
-New Orleans, another perennial shit show, failed to learn from the bungling Cardinals, and proceeded to draft Russel Erxlebel with the 11th overall pick. He would save a roster spot by punting and place kicking (part of the time) and never made any impact whatsoever over his 6 years.
As a Chiefs fan in that era , I can attest to the fact that any croney, lackey, or lickspittle golf buddy of the owner could play GM in that era and take turns getting their shit pushed in by serious franchises like Pittsburgh, Dallas, Oakland, and Miami.
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