(05-22-2024, 10:50 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(05-22-2024, 10:11 AM)Cleatwood Wrote: Maason Smith was a Baalke selection?

Never would have guessed.....

Strange takeaway.

That video made it seem plainly obvious that they are going out of their way to agree on all the picks collaboratively. 

Trent literally said "WE have to decide whether to go big or go small at 48. You know what my VOTE would be." 

He's seeking opinions, not dictating the pick. 

Doug's response to taking Smith just before the pick was made: "Awesome" 
Then Andy Reid texts Pederson and says "Great pick, dude" and Pederson has a [BLEEP] eating grin relaying the message.

I don't see any way you could spin this as a "Baalke pick" after paying any actual attention to that video.

That wasn't my main takeaway at all but did you hear anyone else pitch another player at 48?

These videos are incredible and I love the behind the scenes look. I do, however, think Maason Smith was a major Baalke selection and Doug saying "awesome" isn't going to change my mind on that. What's he supposed to say? "That guy sucks and you suck".

The team also isn't going to show you if there's inner turmoil or the discussions regarding the pick. How do we know there wasn't more arguments over pick 48? 

"Do we go big or small? You know my vote". Then it's essentially them picking Maason Smith.

I actually have given Baalke credit this off season. He's done a good job and the BTJ pick may be my favorite move he's done here as a GM. Kudos there.

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