(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.

go back to that darft and tell me who you're taking at 70 AT THAT TIME.

No hindsighting some 5th rounder who's flashed and today would be worth that pick.

Muma was valued as a second round LB. He's capable, but he's got two very good guys in front of him.  How is it bad that we have HEALTHY (knock on Ventrell), capable backups?

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