Quote:I wouldn't want us to use a draft pick before the 4th on a centre or guard given our needs on defense

People keep saying stuff along these lines, but I really don't get the logic behind boxing ourself into a corner with the draft. 

 

We have Odrick, Marks, Miller, Fowler, Telvin, House, and Colvin. Everyone and their brother expects at least two (and some expect 3-4) starters from FA. Surely whoever we pick at 5 will be a starter. That should give us at least 10 players who are good starters on defense...not including guys who are still short term capable starters like Poz/Skuta/Abry. 

 

Now why must our needs on defense outweigh our need at C? If there is a quality interior lineman available at 38 or 69 I see no reason why they shouldn't get very strong consideration. 

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