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albionmoonlight · 04-04-2023, 11:18 AM

dola: Though if you listen to the Robert Mays podcast, he is a strong believer in thinking in terms of how much certain positions cost when they hit FA and how to think of the rookie contract in those terms.

If you get, say, a CB at 18, then he does not really have to be that good for the rookie salary to make him a value add considering how much starting corners get paid. But if you are picking a RB or TE there, then they have to be a top player to justify even the rookie salary (he was talking more top 10 than 18, but the overall idea seems to still make sense).

Basically, in the NFL, an average DE is worth more than a good TE, and you should draft with that in mind.

I don't know if I totally agree, but it is food for thought.

04-04-2023, 11:18 AM	#202
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	dola: Though if you listen to the Robert Mays podcast, he is a strong believer in thinking in terms of how much certain positions cost when they hit FA and how to think of the rookie contract in those terms. If you get, say, a CB at 18, then he does not really have to be that good for the rookie salary to make him a value add considering how much starting corners get paid. But if you are picking a RB or TE there, then they have to be a top player to justify even the rookie salary (he was talking more top 10 than 18, but the overall idea seems to still make sense). Basically, in the NFL, an average DE is worth more than a good TE, and you should draft with that in mind. I don't know if I totally agree, but it is food for thought. Last edited by albionmoonlight : 04-04-2023 at 11:18 AM.