Draft Bust by position analysis

[ramhard]

Espn page 2 has a great analysis about 1st round draft busts by positions. The safest D positions are LB and Safety. The worst D position is CB, with DE and DT being about the same (except for the Rams as they note who have been dismal).

Make Patrick Willis look good!

Rams were #8 on the list of teams with most busts!

Here is there safe list and the link to the analysis:

Safe First Rounders This Year, Based on Study
Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin -- Only 1/3 of OL end up busts. Thomas won't be one of them.
Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson -- An identical bust percentage for DEs and Adams is the best of the bunch.
Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska -- A great 3-4 scheme fit, and not far behind Adams after a great Senior Bowl week.
LaRon Landry, S, LSU -- The safest position on the board.
Brandon Merriweather, S, Miami -- Miami safeties have also done well.
Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi -- Our second-safest position, plus P-Willie was ultra-productive with all the measurables.
Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville -- Can you say upside? Okoye is only 19 and reminds some of Tommie Harris.

The espn.com Page 2 Link:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2...5&sportCat=nfl

[timsum1283]

Lions are at the top of the list of busts with 8.

shocking

[Nick]

Interesting numbers. Something that seemed to apply to us (perhaps moreso before today's trade)...

First Round Bust Percentage
WR -- 45 percent
DT -- 33 percent

First-Round Pro Bowl Percentages
DT -- 40 percent
WR -- 31 percent

I'm not saying anything, I'm just saying...