Can someone explain positional value?

[Time's Yours]

Obviously, I get the basic concept. Quarterback is the most important position, fullback is the least. But what about everything in between? Why is a left tackle more important than a left guard or right tackle? Why not take an LB with a top-5 pick? What is the general heirarchy of positions?

1. QB
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DE/DT/LT/HB?
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22. Fullback
23. Kicker
24. Punter


Edit: I forgot my post requirements. Your and idiot, and Fire Herm!!!

[DeezNutz]

Positional value is a concept where pro teams value certain positions more than others.

[Time's Yours]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

positional value is a concept where pro teams value certain positions more than others.

That's the part I understand. I was looking for a slightly more technical response.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by phillip

That's the part I understand. I was looking for a slightly more technical response.

From a technical perpective: It's similar to the hard drive being valued more than the mouse.

[Brock]

RB shouldn't be in the top 3 positions, IMO.

[Katipan]

What a floating concept.

Positional value totally depends on where the team lacks.

[Time's Yours]

Originally Posted by Brock

RB shouldn't be in the top 3 positions, IMO.

This is kind of what I'm getting at. I would think your RB would be more valuable than your DT.

[BigRedChief]

Just what position merits a #3 pick?
IMHO

Obvious:
QB
RB
LT

Maybe, depends on the player.
DE
DT

[RJ]

A left tackle protects the QB's (most important position) blind side.

[Chiefnj2]

I don't think there is a technical response. Most coaches will say that the three most important positions on a team are QB, LOT and a pass rushing DE or OLB in a 3-4.

Aside from those three positions, I think the rest is open for debate (except as to FBs, punters and kicker).

If you look at previous drafts for guidance you'll see guards and centers usually aren't taken until later in the first round. MLBs usually go earlier than outside LBs (in a 4-3).

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

...Most coaches will say that the three most important positions on a team are QB, LOT and a pass rushing DE...

And based upon this, the Chiefs decided to get rid of a proven pass rushing DE last year.

They already had one third of the puzzle, but the idea was to rebuild from scratch. Jared Allen obviously had to go.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

And based upon this, the Chiefs decided to get rid of a proven pass rushing DE last year.

They already had one third of the puzzle, but the idea was to rebuild from scratch. Jared Allen obviously had to go.

Carl Peterson. Thankfully he's no longer with the club. LT is also a very valuable position. We got a good one out of the deal.

[Blindside58]

Isn't this in reference to the pick Value? Say #1 is worth 3500 points and #2 is 3000 points and so on...it would take #32 (1000points) #17 overall(1800points) and #45 (700points) to equal #1

[morphius]

LT is more important than LG because LT is normally matched up to protect the blind side of the QB, and is normally blocking 1 on 1 against the opposing teams most athletic DE that can line up wide and is also responsible for forcing the DE to the inside when you want to run to the outside. A LG normally just has to man up, and may have help from the C.

[Time's Yours]

Originally Posted by morphius

LT is more important than LG because LT is normally matched up to protect the blind side of the QB, and is normally blocking 1 on 1 against the opposing teams most athletic DE that can line up wide and is also responsible for forcing the DE to the inside when you want to run to the outside. A LG normally just has to man up, and may have help from the C.

Makes sense. So the QB is most important for obvious reasons.

That makes the left side of the line more important than the right.

Where do safeties and corners come in compared to LB and DL? Or is it just enough of a tossup that you go with need or BPA?