NFL Draft NFL Draftology: The Safest Pick Myth

chiefzilla1501 · 01-31-2009, 03:20 PM

If you read the article, you'll see that the writer makes a bold point but fails to back it up.

His premise is that making a safe pick is stupid. But then he basically implies that it's not worth the risk to take a good player who has character issues. Passing on a talented player for character concerns is playing it safe, buddy.

Which means that succeeding in the draft is a mix of taking chances and minimizing risks. And deciding on the best player is based on who has the most upside coupled with who has the least risk. And I think most good teams are ones that find a balance between the two.

01-31-2009, 03:20 PM	#31
chiefzilla1501 In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $-1775503	If you read the article, you'll see that the writer makes a bold point but fails to back it up. His premise is that making a safe pick is stupid. But then he basically implies that it's not worth the risk to take a good player who has character issues. Passing on a talented player for character concerns is playing it safe, buddy. Which means that succeeding in the draft is a mix of taking chances and minimizing risks. And deciding on the best player is based on who has the most upside coupled with who has the least risk. And I think most good teams are ones that find a balance between the two.
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