Being versatile is a curse

It's almost as if being a versatile player that can play in multiple positions is a CURSE.  It's a curse because more times than not, the versatile player that can play in multiple positions is forced to play the position of need, rather than their best position.

If you're not versatile, you are usually pigeonholed to your one position and not allowing the versatile player to play the position you play even tho the versatile player may be better at the position, more dynamic, and a better player all around.

This is especially prevalent at the youth level.  Being a versatile player is usually not rewarded until the collegiate level.