(12-05-2018, 01:14 AM)Bullseye Wrote:

(12-04-2018, 05:03 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Bolded is hogwash. 

That's mere speculation dependant upon the incredibly dubious assumption that picking 13th instead of 7th is going to actually impact anything negatively. Chances of things working out that way are similar to what you'll get playing the pass line at the craps table - and you may not see the benefit or detriment of the pick for some time to come. 

I pay good money to attend the games, and I don't do that to see them forfeit winnable contests.  And believe me pal,  it doesn't have a damn thing to do with my id, my ego, any type of short-sightedness, or your sophomore psych class.

But it's entirely possible (probable) the best player for you-maybe even a QB-is taken before you pick at 13.

As for you being a season ticket holder and wanting to see the team win, I can certainly understand this perspective being a 24 year STH myself.

But aren't there circumstances that impact your enjoyment of the game even in the event of a win?

Do you want the starters to play all four quarters in a preseason game, using the entire playbook to win?  Why or why not?

Regarding the bolded bit of your response - I hesitate to use the word "probable" because of the unpredictable nature of those picks. Is there ostensibly a slight advantage to picking 7th instead of 13th? Sure. It might work out that way. It might not.  With a slight advantage leaning towards 7 being a better spot.  When I put that on a scale and weigh it against watching my team beat a divisional opponent at home and another in prime time -- I'll always choose the wins. 

Cliffs notes: I don't value draft position as much as some in this thread do, and I don't share the trepidation about moving up to get a targeted player in the draft.

RE: the last bit of your post  - 
Preseason games don't end up on the team's record and are not considered the same way when the jobs of coaching staff and better players are on the line. These decisions affect the longevity of a franchise -  and down the stretch losses can lead to such decisions being made from a skewed perspective. I'd rather these decisions be made from a retrospect of the entire season being performed on a level playing field.

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