Quote:I get what you're saying. Just keep in mind that sometimes extra draft picks may carry more weight than one single player, especially if Caldwell has a group of players graded similarly and could still get what he deems a quality pick while also loading up on extra picks. Caldwell hit gold on later round guys like Telvin, Bowanko, and Chris Smith and his extra picks last year allowed him to move back up to take Robinson. Those extra picks mattered.

Sure, but you can acquire those extra picks by trading guys like Beadles or Lewis or someone similar (maybe Cyprien).

I think Telvin smith is an outlier.

Adding a couple of extra Chris smiths and Denards really isn't a big deal at all. This team already has plenty of young guys with potential who are currently backups. We need Impact all-pros.

Usually you get those in the 1st round. Not always, but there IS a correlation between draft selection and future play.

This roster doesn't need many more projects like Denard and Chris Smith.

We need bonafide studs who can play in any scheme for any coach.

Those you can find picking at #3. I'm not giving that up unless it's literally a stupid offer we get.

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