[discostu]

The so called “skill positions” are the glory boy spots, aka the big fat paychecks. QB, RB, TE, WR, CB and maybe S. They might or might not actually require more skill than the lines or LBs but that’s the label that got put on those spots decades ago.

[Darren McCarty]

These days though a good D-lineman or Left tackle can get the $10M+ contracts more often than an equal receiver.

The big contracts for skilled players are limited to the top 5% or so outside of QB and CB. Top QB's are rare, as are lockdown CB's.

[MarineBrat]

I understand. The guys who “touch” the ball are the “skill” guys. I just wanted to say my peace about O linemen. It’s a technical position, and takes a skillful communicator to be highly successful.

Me, I was always either quarterback or D lineman. :) I think D lineman may be the most fun I’ve ever had on the football field.