It defies belief that anyone could even ask such a ridiculous question given how, for example, Teddy Bridgewater's draft status has changed just over the last few months. He's gone from a near-guaranteed first pick overall (remember the 'tank for Teddy' talk?) to someone who may be waiting into the second round to hear his name called. The status of players changes over time.

 

You don't tank a year in advance for a player who may or may not turn out to even be worth taking - may or may not even be there to take. You build your roster as well as you can with the draft picks you have, and through the offseason, and if that doesn't work out you use the high picks to improve the team further next year.

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