Often misunderstood, usually hated, the concept of positional value is very real. Some data to show what it is, how to think about it, and what it could mean for the draft.
Tag: safety
WagerWire Draft Profile: Georgia Safety Chris Smith II
While not an often-prioritized position so far for the 2023 draft, both CJ and Epps are free agents and the Eagles could look to the draft. If they do, they should go back to UGA where senior Chris Smith II is everything they look for in a safety and my favorite in this class.
Our Consensus Mocks Are Always Wrong. And What a Howie Draft Could Look Like
A look back at the top consensus mocked players for Eagles picks shows consensus is almost never right on the player and rarely right on the position. And I take a shot at playing Howie through days 1 and 2 with a very different looking draft.
Is Slot the Right Position for Avonte?
Avonte Maddox looks to be headed back to the slot this year after the signing of Steve Nelson. But is that his best position? Data and his traits show he should be playing more safety.