Top 5 Pick Success Rate

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Well, considering he was drafted in 1998 and they were back in the playoffs by 2004, I don't think it set them back too bad. Plus they got LT out of the deal.

The long-term value of the Leaf pick was a negative. He was a complete bust and he cost on the cap. Why is it so difficult for people on this forum to just admit obvious truths?

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The Chargers have won 3 playoff games since drafting Ryan Leaf #2 overall. We've won 3 playoff games since drafting NEIL SMITH #2 overall.

This is nothing but a red herring, as you must know.

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Let me rephrase that - what was the long-term value of the Ryan Sims pick?

For the Chiefs? Effectively, somewhere near zero. What does pissing away a #6 pick in 2002 have to do with people not wanting to piss away the #3 (those that think Sanchez/Stafford will be a bad choice) pick in 2009? Has anyone argued that there's a position with a 100% success rate?