Another Chance To Make A Mistake

Billy Devaney, the General Manager of the St Louis Rams, has the dubious distinction of being in the driver's seat to make another big mistake.

The Rams own the number one overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The picks in the first round can be a crap shoot and a very expensive one. Back in 1998, while serving in the same position with the San Diego Chargers, the team selected QB Ryan Leaf with the second pick overall. Leaf proved to be a major disappointment and was out of the league after a few years.

The number one pick also commands a huge contract. The Oakland Raiders are still feeling the effects of the signing of QB JaMarcus Russell. It's easy to see why some GM's look to trade their first round selection.

Unless someone really impresses them, I look at the Pats trading out of the first round like they did last year. There is always more value in rounds two through four.