As the 2023 NFL draft moves closer, there are several key phrases that NFL fans can hear that may not be involved in regular conversations otherwise. Words such as “shut down corner,” “downhill runner,” “best player available,” and things of this nature are thrown about.
There is one phrase I hear that I feel gets overused in some situations. That is the infamous “position of need.” As teams go through the draft, there is a constant reminder of their positions of need when they approach their selection. But do the teams really need those positions?