(04-06-2024, 12:45 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote:

(04-01-2024, 10:38 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: That's what I said a few posts ago.

Drafted a backup too high.

I have also stated (like others) that they were apparently thinking long term and likely viewing Oluokun as a high-end stop gap - and Muma/Lloyd would allow them to get cheaper there after two years when Foye's deal was up. 

That didn't work out as planned because they have decided Oluokun/Lloyd are their best options and they are spending to keep it that way. 

My biggest gripe with this strategy is that they needed starters at 5 other positions yet spent that pick on a backup ILB that may become a starter in year 3 (and now is still not a starter in year 3) 

As much as that bugged me, I kinda got over it, and then they selected Miller last year and I just threw my hands in the air.

I didn't like either pick at the time, but I see the Muma draft pick as being far more egregious than Miller.  Muma was taken at #70 overall while Miller was at #121 overall.  I have much higher expectations for #70.  A team coming off a 3-14 record should not be taking a backup at #70 overall.

Again - the logic was that he'd be a starter in year three of his rookie deal - and if you "expect starter" at #70 you should do some homework on how many #70 picks don't even finish their rookie deal before being out of the league. 
#70 is very far from "can't miss starter" territory in any draft. 

That said - I agree that it was a luxury pick they could not afford to spend that way. Wish they'd selected a greater need/ chance at immediate impact.

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