The Ringer NFL Show NFC Draft Confidence Meter
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Apr 11, 2025 The hosts dive deep into the NFC teams' draft strategies and confidence levels. They analyze successes and failures of various GMs, like John Lynch and the implications of past trades. The conversation reveals the intricacies of drafting, especially for teams like the Cowboys and Saints. Brock Purdy's surprising development as a last pick also sparks discussion about the 49ers' tactics. The episode humorously critiques the trend towards veterans over new talent as teams prepare for the draft.
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Draft Fickleness
- Draft performance can change significantly year to year, making it difficult to label GMs as good or bad drafters.
- Evaluating past drafts requires considering pre-draft perceptions of players to avoid hindsight bias.
Subjectivity of Draft Evaluation
- Draft analysis is subjective; finding flaws or successes depends on the evaluator's perspective. GMs can appear better by focusing on a few strong drafts.
Impact of Great Drafts
- One or two excellent drafts can establish a team's success for several years. Conversely, poor drafts can have long-lasting negative consequences.