When the Seattle Seahawks selected offensive lineman James Carpenter with the 25th overall pick in 2011, they picked him ahead of guys who they thought were better overall football players.
"Sure, that’s absolutely true," general manager John Schneider said during an interview on 950 AM KJR this month.
Personnel evaluators are hesitant to use the word "need" this time of year because it has a negative connotation and suggests potential reaches. But the truth is that need always matters.
For example, even if the Seahawks have a quarterback or free safety as their best overall player at No.