The Chase for the #1 Overall Pick

[barrett]

Originally Posted by Keith

Since the new CBA where the 1.1 pick gets so much less money, I don't think that is an issue at all. The most important thing is to draft a player (regardless of position) that is worth that pick's compensation.

As far as over-spending at a particular position group, perhaps DL would be the preferred one, again, assuming you are getting requisite performance in return. After QB, the next most important indicator to continued success is pass rush.

I agree with all of this Keith. And I'll add that even though they are both DL, they don't play the same position. Watt is an inside guy and Clowney an outside one. He would be an OLB in our current system and a DE if we end up 43 next year. Watt would likely become a DT in a 43.

As for too much in one position, it has not hurt the Broncos to have Thomas, Decker, and Welker. The Detroit DL carries there whole Defense. The Patriots killed with Gronk and Hernandez. Tamba Hali and Justin Houston anchor one of the two best defenses in football this year and Sherman and Browner anchor the other one.