In the NFL, besides quarterback, what's the most important position on the team & why

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Most agree that your quarterback determines how far your favorite NFL team will go...what would you say is the next most important position on the team, and why?

[The Mayor]

Well, it all depends what kind of offense and defense you run. I would say, in general, Left Tackle to protect your QB's blindside is extremely important. In a 3-4 defense, nose tackle is the most important. Safety is always very important as they are kind of the QB of the defense. In 4-3, MLB is very important.

Most underrated position: tight end

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Used to be running back, but the NFL is really a passing league now, plus running backs shelf life is getting shorter and shorter. I would say a great cover corner is 2nd most important position in the NFL. These guys are as rare as hen's teeth, but when you get one, you have a great chance of going far in the playoffs, every year.

[The Mayor]

That worked for the Raiders and Nnamdi Asomugha!!

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Call it the Al Davis rule: always a few exceptions to every truism! And by the way, who in the world besides you and his mom know how to spell that guy's name!!

[The Mayor]

Very true. Also, don't forget the long snapper. The greatest job in all of mankind (with the exception of maybe Anthony Bourdain's)!

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Yeah, long snapper. A guy who gets hit in the head by 320 pound men on every play he's in, and nobody knows who he is except when he messes up.....my kind of job!

[The Mayor]

John Denney! The best long snapper in the league!! Go Phins!

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Mr. Mayor, you put the FAN in FANATIC...who in the world knows the name of their team's long snapper?? LOL

[The Mayor]

I do! I do!!

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What would you do to me if I said something bad about a certain number 22 draft pick from the University of Pittsburgh, who sells cars and talks football for a living now?

[The Mayor]

Well, your man card would be taken away and any room you are ever in, if there's a TV, it won't turn to football. You will be banned from ever watching the greatest sport for speaking about the Johannes Gutenberg of football in a bad manner.

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1. My man card is irrevocable;
2. It is against the law to own a tv that won't turn to football;
3. Who references a "Johannes Gutenberg" on a bowling forum?????????????

[The Mayor]

People who know who he is?

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Is he the printing press guy?

[The Mayor]

That's correct

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So, are you comparing Dan Marino to the inventor of one of the most important inventions in the history of mankind??????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????

[The Mayor]

Yes I am!!

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Well, that rocks, Mr. Mayor!