One of the most valuable parts of having a draft pick playing for you is that he is also affordable and gives you a lot more flexibility.  In 2 years, if the 2nd rounder isn't panning out, it's not the end of the world if you move on.

 

For me, it's two-fold:

 

You're giving away a 2nd round pick, and you are helping another AFC team by giving them a 2nd round pick.

 

Don't help other teams, ever, in their rebuild (or build) process.  You should accumulate picks, not trade them away, that's historically been shown not to work very well.

 


I personally think Sergio Brown can "hold down the fort"... I also think SS is just as much of a need/liability, but everyone seems to just ignore that.

 

 

It's just too risky.  Giving anybody a big deal is risky.  If he fails, you lost a lot of money and cap space.

What if Gipson fails?  You just gave him a bunch of money AND a 2nd round pick?  Moves like that backfire and are too risky IMO.

 

I wouldn't pull the trigger. 

 

Dave Caldwell has drafted well thus far.  A 2nd round pick this year will also probably be a sure starter.

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