on what you mean by 'important'. The position that has the greatest influence on the game, or how easily replaceable the player is? Kickers, for example, have a big influence on the game, but are easily replaceable. There are dozens of people out there that could easily kick all your extra points and chip-shot field goals, although they might not be as good at longer field goals as the more elite kickers. At the opposite end of the scale an offensive tackle has minimal visible influence on the game, but if one goes down you had better make sure you have a good backup in the wings or you could be in a whole heap of trouble. A good way of objectively deciding what position is more 'important' is by looking at average pro salary for a starter at that position. Using that method, here is a list of the positions in order of importance: That's some thing I've frequently asked yourself. I searched about and found an excellent site with all the newest ones on it and all within High definition as well. It's so great I havent ceased watching it. Have a look Source(s): That is some thing I've often wondered. I looked about and located an excellent site with all the latest ones onto it and all within High definition as well. Its so great I havent stopped watching this. Have a look