08-17-2015, 12:02 PM
(08-17-2015, 11:55 AM)RoyleRedlegs Wrote: Grading a guy differently because of where he was drafted is bad practice. Everyone should just be graded on the same scale in the NFL.
You're adding expectations. The expectations are different. But that doesn't mean the grades are.
The Browns are the Browns because they DO miss in the first round so much...and the second...and the third...and the fourth...and the fifth...and the sixth....and the seventh....and usually their UDFA....
You generally get more guys with talent in the top of the draft. But again, not sure how that matters once you're in the NFL
Yeah, stuff like contract and draft position are definitely valid to bring up in some conversations, but I don't know how much it should really affect anything depending on what the debate topic is.
Was it acceptable for Emmanuel Lamur to be awful more often than not because he was undrafted and only making $495k? Should we not be thankful for A.J. Green being an excellent player just because he was a top draft pick and making lots of money?
At the same time, it makes a guy like Lamur more expendable than others because of his low salary and it didn't take a large commitment from the team to sign him (high round pick).
When the games are being played though, your draft status is out the window. Gametime, whether you're a 1st or 7th rounder, you have to play at an acceptable level for an NFL player, not just acceptable for your draft round.
