(02-13-2021, 07:43 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote:

(02-13-2021, 06:46 PM)Predator Wrote: Like I said, I'm all for bringing a young vet and let them compete for the position, but there is no way I would be looking to invest a second pick in the top 2 rds in only 3 years at RT.

Makes no sense.

It does when he is consistently slow to get out of his stance and has allowed way too many pressures and sacks.

I understand your concern, but after only his second season it doesn't make good sense.

We should focus the draft on positions where we don't have a young player already invested. We can always bring in a young FA that can push him to get better and at the same time improve our depth without committing a large amount of draft capital or cap space.

If he doesn't develop over the next season or two, then you start looking at replacement options. We aren't going to be able rebuilding the whole roster in one off season.

I don't want to create a roster full of positions lacking in talent because we keep using high draft picks to draft the same position every other year because we don't have the patience to let them develop. I don't want to be kicking ourselves in the rear in a few years because we jumped the gun on Taylor and missed out on a really good player that would have filled a need at another position.

To build a team with a sustainable level of quality talent, you have to draft and develop, not draft and dump after two years. 

Drafting is a long term investment. It's about getting future benefits not chasing quick gains. If you happen to find a player that can have an immediate impact, the that's a bonus. You just should form a draft strategy with that expectation in mind.

Experience is one of the most essential things a player needs as a professional to be able to constantly perform competently and at a high level.

It's a cliche but you have to trust your process and allow your players to develop and gain experience. 

If you create an environment of constant turnover and aren't concerned with efficiently managing your resources, you will constantly be putting your self at a disadvantage against your competitors.

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