I think the entire concept of "VALUE" in the draft is obsolete.

[Chris Meck]

All this bullshit from Kiper/McShay types and the value board is all based on the prior CBA. With the new rules, I think that value board is right out the ****ing window.

I think it's simply a case of the pundits not catching up to the new reality. A QB that is a potential franchise guy is worth infinitely more than any other position-especially because you don't have to pay him like one on a rookie contract anymore. THIS totally negates all prior thinking and is the reason, IMO, that the Kipers etc. don't like Geno at #1 but will mock him as early as #8 and call it "VALUE".

Come draft day, they're going to be like Karl Rove on election night.

[PGM]

You either have a QB or you don't. You can win with a lesser team with a Franchise QB, so pull the trigger till you get one.

[Oz_Chief]

Originally Posted by PGM

You either have a QB or you don't. You can win with a lesser team with a Franchise QB, so pull the trigger till you get one.

I agree with this.

Also, I think most of the debate comes from the pundits treating value and BPA/BAA as universal and constant for every team. It is inaccurate to think that only one best player is always on the board. Best player is a function of several variables. BPA for the Colts is different than BPA for the Chiefs for example.