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

**comfortably numb** · 08-08-2011, 01:40 PM

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** · 08-08-2011, 02:40 PM

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

**comfortably numb** · 08-08-2011, 03:09 PM

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** · 08-08-2011, 03:15 PM

That worked for the Raiders and Nnamdi Asomugha!!

**comfortably numb** · 08-08-2011, 03:20 PM

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** · 08-08-2011, 03:22 PM

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

**comfortably numb** · 08-08-2011, 03:27 PM

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!