Quote:Draft picks have a value independent of the player they are used to pick. If the Browns take a total bust with Indy's 1st they stole for Trent Richardson, it was still a great trade, they just wasted it.

 

I agree with this. 

 

ANd in reverse, its my opinion that the Jags got less value than they should have for Monroe in the trade. The Jags can hit big time with the 2 draft picks and it's still a bad initial trade - but then it would be 2 great selections with the picks. 

 

Problem is the law of averages certainly isn't on the side of the players chosen with a 4th & 5th round pick amounting to much.  

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