(04-27-2018, 07:44 PM)Sibelius Wrote:

(04-27-2018, 07:34 PM)Rooster Wrote: Depth on the DL was definitely a need.  We didn't lose the AFC Championship game because of a delay game, we lost the game because the DL was completely gassed.  Brady had ALL DAY to throw the 3rd and 20 completion and the TD in the back of the end zone that won the game for NE.

The best way to rest your defense is to keep the offense on the field. Bryan looks like a great player but I agree with those who say we should have filled a more immediate need.

I think the premise that a rookie will fill an immediate need is faulty.

Most rookies don't play at a high enough level to be an immediate fix, especially rookies that aren't drafted at the top of the 1st rd. Chances are they will still represent a weak spot on the roster until they have time to develop.

Drafting represents a long term investment. If you draft with the mindset of addressing immediate needs, you risk still not being able to adequately fulfill the current need while potentially missing out on bigger future returns somewhere else on the roster.

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