Initial Roster Set – Observations and Random Ramblings
A glance at the talent pool PTF is offering at the start-up of its inaugural season – the observations and random ramblings will focus in on the key attributes by position. On occasion, taking age and contract into account – all commentary is being done prior to the advancement of the 2003 offseason.
Please note: All commentary is based on attributes BEFORE the file is advanced to 2003 where regression (30+ years old) and progression (Rookie and 2nd year players) will take place.
CB
Key Attributes: SPD / AWR / AGI / ACC / CTH
Outside of QB… this is probably one of the most coveted positions to get an ELITE player – SPD and AWR tip the scale as MOST important, but one should not overlook AGI, ACC and CTH.
The roster set offers us 21 CB that can be considered CREAM of the crop [11 of those players will have hit regression though]… knowing there are always two [2] CB’s on the field and frequently three[3], Teams / GM’s will need to evaluate talent closely. It seems, the talent is thin at this position league wide – it’ll take time to groom and build up a player, patience will be required.
I tend to believe you can get away with playing a guy with less than desirable AGI & CTH… if these attributes aren’t set with a HIGH bar the pool of talent deepens [maybe about 100 guys].
The READY for Prime Time Football list is probably 10 names long… my top 3 CBs I’d desire (if I were starting a Franchise) are:
1. Champ Bailey
2. Charles Woodson
3. Chris McAlister
REACP: The league is NOT flooded with CB talent (OUCH) and I suspect numerous Franchises / GMs will look to the draft to get a future LOCK DOWN defensive back… I think we’ll see, at a minimum, 5 CBs drafted in the 1st round.
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