Can someone explain positional value?

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

To win in the NFL, you have to be able to throw the ball effectively, and stop the other team from throwing, which means having a good QB, having a good LT, and having a good DE.

If you can't get to the QB, no lead is safe.

I did read some study that said the LT was overvalued though. QBs can take a pounding even with a good LT if the rest of the line sucks. But maybe the rest of the line sucking has a lot to do with coaching.

In retrospect, I think I'd rather have Jared Allen instead of Glenn Dorsey. We could have traded down and still got a LT.

It is too early to tell. DTs take 2-3 seasons to develop. Keep the faith!