M.D. Wright
11.1.09
A subjective list to be sure, and a lot of GMs have moved to other teams of late. However, this list is more reflective of the past few years.
1. BILL POLIAN. Indianapolis Colts.
He's the best in the game by far. He's been doing it for seemingly forever, and draft after draft consists of shrewd moves that continually to surround QB Peyton Manning with weapons during his 12 year career.
2. JERRY REESE. New York Football Giants.
Assumed the reigns from Ernie Accorsi in 2006 and hit the ground running. He's had nothing but great drafts, a couple of shrewd trades (including getting a 2nd and 5th Round picks from New Orleans for Jeremy Shockey). Most of the playmakers on the current Giants squad are Reese draft picks, free agent signees and trades.
3. SCOTT PIOLI. Kansas City Chiefs.
Pioli looked like a genius in New England. Secretly, people think it was all Belichick. However, Pioli has made moves that are going to set Kansas City up to be successful in the long run once they turn the corner late this year and next year.
4. JOE BANNER. Philadelphia Eagles.
THE ABSOLUTE BEST CAPOLOGIST IN THE NFL. He has worked the salary cap for the Iggles for years and they are one of the best run franchises in the league as a result. Shrewd trades and making the most out of perennially low draft positioning should be noted.
5. MIKE TANNENBAUM. New York Jets.
Mikey T. gets a lot of flack for the Mangini and Favre mess and probably deservedly so for the most part, but he's made some excellent picks which have returned the Jets to relevance. Also fleecing the Browns not once (picks for Shonn Greene) but TWICE (backups and low pick for Braylon Edwards) in the same year has to count for something.
Honorable Mention: Ozzie Newsome, Jerry Angelo, AJ Smith (the only guy who can be on both the best AND worst list).
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