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Starting QBs, CBs found on first day

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

One thing is certain now in the NFL: teams can't cheat on pedigree. Next year, when teams begin to prepare for the draft, coaches and general managers will frequently state they're targeting the "best athlete available." On a lot of levels, the phrase is a misnomer. The first rounds of drafts are geared for about seven main positions -- quarterback, defensive end, defensive tackle, left tackle, wide receiver, cornerback, and to a lesser degree, halfback. Conversely, guards, fullbacks, linebac ...

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