Quote:I keep seeing some version of this question.   I think it's hilarious. Nothing personal, but I can't get how you guys  just ignore  the obvious answer.  

 

A team capable of winning 4 games is actually better than a team that can only win two.  So it helps you going into the next season because you are already better before the draft and free agency. 

 

Let's make it crystal clear.   

 

  -      2-14 team  +  free agency  +  draft    =   improved team

 

-         4 -12 team  +  free agency  +  draft  =  an even more improved team

Uhhh....NO!  By your logic, the ATL Falcons should be unbeaten by now since they had the NFC best record last year, correct?  Because you know, a 13-3 team + free agency + draft = improved team, right?  That logic is flawed because there are too many variables to consider.  Want more proof? Look at the Texans.

 

I'll give you another example, just look at the Jags and Chiefs last season.  Both finished with a 2-14 records, yet one is top 5 team and the other is bottom is a 3 team.  The difference is that the Chiefs were stacked team and the jags were rag team.

 

Could someone please actually answer my question: given this late into the season and that this team has a lot of holes to plug, what benefit is there to finish 4-14 and have the 3rd overall pick versus finish 2-14 and have the 1st overall pick to either get first dip at the pool of talents or trade down for more picks? 

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