Are "Bad" Drafts An Advantage for the NFL's BEST or WORST Teams?

Another Monday, another time opening up the mailbag. This week, Dave Helman and Derrik Klassen answer your questions about whether NFL GM's are judged on their best or worst picks, whether we should judge prospects on traits or production, the value of special teamers in the draft, and more. But first, Robert Mays interrupts his PTO to break down the Dexter Lawrence trade...why does this make sense for the Cincinnati Bengals and what will the New York Giants do with their bevy of high draft picks?

0:00 Welcome to the show
0:18 Dexter Lawrence traded to Bengals
3:19 The Giants perspective
7:05 Number 1 pick vs multiple later picks
13:00 Teams that draft one certain position well
18:17 Robert ducked a good question
18:27 Value of special teams in Draft
18:39 Dave is pumped
22:31 GMs judged on good late picks or bad 1st-rd picks?
30:13 Evaluating traits vs production
42:21 Who benefits from a “bad” draft class?
45:07 School-specific trends that affect scouting
53:30 CFB vs NFL changes that affect prospect evaluation
1:01:13 Shortage of centers

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