The Quickie addressed an issue that crossed my mind last week in regard to the NFL draft:

If the Texans beat the 49ers, it's simple: Houston gets the first pick of the NFL Draft. (Presumably, Reggie Bush -- or trading him for a pile of picks and players.)If the 49ers win and the other 3-12 teams (Jets, Packers, Saints) all lose, too, there will be a 5-way tie for last. Parity rules!

Apparently, they break that tie using strength of schedule. But, wait! Shouldn't they technically give it to the team that went 3-13 vs. the WORST schedule?

Wouldn't that more accurately (and fairly) indicate which team was the worst, which is the whole point of assigning No. 1 pick to begin with?

It seems that if that five-way tie happens, the team with the strongest strength of schedule gets the first pick, presumably to reward them for their tough luck. However, as the Quickie points out and I agree, the worst team is really the one with the worst record and EASIEST schedule, isn't it?