Quote:Since he commented on BAP - and since a portion of the folks here seem to have an issue with Caldwell stating he's a "needs" drafter....

 

I'll say what I've already stated one more time.  Drafting need is a low risk option when the roster has so many needs (and it does).  As those needs decrease in number - it only makes sense that we'll see more BAP - and even now, I'm sure these guys would  throw "need" out the window when the BAP is clearly more value than the nearest "need guy."  Worrying about draft philosophy is a waste of energy as these guys are smart enough to not pass on a major impact guy to take a need position.

As I recall reading in the past, Caldwell said he is a needs drafter, but does it by BAP. As an easy example, QB and DE/LEO are both huge needs. Just because we need a QB, doesn't mean he's going to reach for one. Since we're also in big need of a stud DE/LEO, if a DE ranks higher then whatever the best QB is on the board, they'll take the DE.

 

Now this is how I assumed it when I read his comments a long time ago. It very well could have just been a sneaky GM line that lets him cover both sides.

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