[CBFF] I rest my case

[Tom Shannon]

Jim Ferolie wrote:
> I just want to address something about drafting O-lines.
>
> >From 2000 to 2006 the Denver Broncos drafted exactly one offensive lineman 
> higher than the fourth round (first-rounder George Foster, who was traded 
> three years later) and seven of 57 picks overall (5, 6, 6, 1, 5. 4. 4). In 
> the four years before that, four of their 31 picks were O-linemen, including 
> two seventh-rounders.
>
> >From 2000-2006 the Bears drafted three first-day O-linemen, six overall out 
> of 57 picks. In the four years before, they drafted eight of 38 picks, 
> including two third-rounders and a second.
>
> But then the Broncos never have had a good line, right?
>
> By the way, Matt Lepsis was undrafted and Tom Nalen was a seventh-rounder.
>   
In fairness to Vic, the Broncos are more the exception than the rule. At 
minimum most teams end up having to draft a first round left tackle (as 
the Bears did). Statistically that's where you find the majority of 
them. And good ones almost never hit the FA market.

The other positions are different and IMO you are right. They can often 
be found anywhere.

Tom S.

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