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Message: <blockquote data-quote="easyk83" data-source="post: 535291" data-attributes="member: 8895">Exactly. IMHO I think it's rather shortsighted to be focused on the instant playing time of late first rounders. I'd argue it's completely wrong. I think you really have to draft at that part of the draft with the mindset of "what is this player going to be like in his second or third year and on?" Otherwise you'll wind up with so-so limited upside type who never really turns into impact players. We should know, Ron Wolf drafted a bunch of those back in the middle 90s. Once you get north of 15,16 you're looking at guys with flaws in their game, underdeveloped technique and body types that need a year in the weight room or high production types who just aren't very big strong or fast. Oh yes you'll also find guys with character flaws. Case in point see Aaron Rodgers and even Clay Matthews. I don't think either was expected to come in and dominate on day 1. Rodgers obviously needed 2 years on the bench before he was ready and Matthews was a surprise rookie sensation. Both instances Green Bay managed to snatch the consensus best player in the draft and did it from the bottom of the first round.I see it like this:picks 1-10 - you're looking for instant impactpicks 10-20- look for instant impact but don't be afraid to draft guys who need a year or two to develop.picks 20-32- draft for long term potential here.</blockquote>

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