Big Red
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- Mar 16, 2019
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"Darren! I have a GRIPE. And its bothered me for a while but Steve Keim put me over the moon with his pre-draft presser. Once again, he touted his love of versatility. I disdain the concept. Do you know what I hear what somebody says 'This guy is versatile?' I hear Jack-of-All-Trades-Master-of-None. When it comes to backup players, yes be versatile because that helps you make the roster. But starters should be specialists. What do I care if my right tackle can also play right guard? I don't. I want my right tackle to be the best right tackle on earth, I don't care if that means hes the worst guard on earth. I also went to ASU buddy, I know stuff. The key to business success is being great at one thing, not being OK at many. 'Splain it Darren, 'splain it. I don't understand."
You are much too tortured for such a subject. I understand where you are coming from. I think your logic is not necessarily universal -- yes, some are master-of-none, others can play different spots and still be great at their initial one. Tyrann Mathieu did it. Heck, Larry Fitzgerald did it. If, in this case, you are talking about particular offensive linemen, I'd rather have a guy who could do a couple of things because injuries happen, even to other players. Nevertheless, I don't see versatility as the main reason you draft a guy. But it can be an added bonus.
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