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Note
It's difficult to decide how much money to devote to
each position. The following list ranks the highest paid
salaries by position during the 2002 NFL season (the
salary in parentheses represents an actual salary paid
to a position player in 2002). Obviously, you cannot
afford to pay these salaries across the board. In fact, if
you duplicated the salaries displayed below, you
would use up the entire team salary cap of $75
million for just 11 players! However, this list gives you
an idea of how NFL teams value each position. So, if
you are about to sign a punter for $5,000,000, you
may want to reconsider.
each position. The following list ranks the highest paid
salaries by position during the 2002 NFL season (the
salary in parentheses represents an actual salary paid
to a position player in 2002). Obviously, you cannot
afford to pay these salaries across the board. In fact, if
you duplicated the salaries displayed below, you
would use up the entire team salary cap of $75
million for just 11 players! However, this list gives you
an idea of how NFL teams value each position. So, if
you are about to sign a punter for $5,000,000, you
may want to reconsider.
1.
Defensive End ($11,478,285)
2.
Quarterback ($10,331,333)
3.
Running Back ($10,306,600)
4.
Cornerback ($9,079,843)
5.
Offensive Lineman ($7,549,998)
6.
Defensive Tackle ($6,980,000)
7.
Linebacker ($6,258,333)
8.
Wide Receiver ($6,061,235)
9.
Tight End ($3,897,000)
10.
Safety ($3,300,000)
11.
Punter/Kicker ($1,916,666)
We decide to draft a quarterback in the first round, picking Tom Brady
(the author's Michigan roots are too strong to overcome). After
confirming our selection, the CPU handles the remaining teams, and a
recap screen lists every player taken in the first round. Interestingly,
Brady is only the 6th quarterback selected in the first 22 picks.
(the author's Michigan roots are too strong to overcome). After
confirming our selection, the CPU handles the remaining teams, and a
recap screen lists every player taken in the first round. Interestingly,
Brady is only the 6th quarterback selected in the first 22 picks.
We have the 11th pick in round two, and we select LaDainian
Tomlinson. Other offensive stars are being taken, but it's obvious
that many teams in the league are more concerned about building a
strong defense or offensive line.
It's back to the 22nd pick in round three, and we focus on the
offensive line. Counting our dollars, we select Damien Woody, a young
center from New England. We note with interest that 7 of the first 10
players taken in the third round are defensive players.
offensive line. Counting our dollars, we select Damien Woody, a young
center from New England. We note with interest that 7 of the first 10
players taken in the third round are defensive players.
Shifting to defense, we select left end Eric Hicks, a "steal" at
$650,000. Defensive selections continue to dominate the draft, so
we decide to stay on the other side of the ball and select middle
linebacker London Fletcher in round five.
The thought of L.T.
running behind a wall
of papier-mâché has us
very worried, so we
devote rounds 6 and 7
to the offensive line,
drafting right tackle
John Tait and left guard
Edwin Mulitalo.
Before making our
eighth round selection,
we review our draft
picks. We still have not
selected a receiver, but
selected a receiver, but
the offensive line is
still a concern, so we
look for a left tackle.
The Steelers' Marvel
The Steelers' Marvel
Smith is young,
talented, and under a
million dollars.
Note
As the draft progresses, the game tracks your selec-
tions, by position, with a few exceptions. OT
(offensive tackles), OG (offensive guards), DE
(defensive ends), DT (defensive tackles), and OLB
(outside linebackers), are grouped together, rather
than tracked by LG, RG, RE, LE, and so on. However,
each player's actual position is noted on the screen.
tions, by position, with a few exceptions. OT
(offensive tackles), OG (offensive guards), DE
(defensive ends), DT (defensive tackles), and OLB
(outside linebackers), are grouped together, rather
than tracked by LG, RG, RE, LE, and so on. However,
each player's actual position is noted on the screen.
Note
One of the more challenging aspects of the Fantasy
Draft is the Current Pick Cap, which limits who you
can select in a given round. The Current Pick Cap
changes, depending on how much you spend from
round to round, so it's a good idea to watch your
spending. If you take the top-rated player available
(they are often the most expensive) in each of the
first several rounds, you are likely to be strapped for
cash while still trying to fill important roster spots. So,
think value for your dollar, especially during the first
10 rounds.
Draft is the Current Pick Cap, which limits who you
can select in a given round. The Current Pick Cap
changes, depending on how much you spend from
round to round, so it's a good idea to watch your
spending. If you take the top-rated player available
(they are often the most expensive) in each of the
first several rounds, you are likely to be strapped for
cash while still trying to fill important roster spots. So,
think value for your dollar, especially during the first
10 rounds.