(04-11-2023, 05:47 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(04-10-2023, 10:59 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: Yeah, as long as you completely discount 2021 (you know, the year ETN didn't play a snap), then I guess you're right. My overall philosophy is always the same, get the best big men you can and fill in the little guys as needed. Where this team was 2 years ago it's likely that Barmore would've been the better pick because you get better production than Fatukasi at a much lower price which in turn gives you much more maneuverability by not signing that contract. True, ETN had a very good year and he's a good player, but the alternatives could have easily been of higher benefit, especially in the long term after ETN starts to decline and a player like Barmore can play for 4 more years.

I don't think I'd worry about longevity in the draft.  You only get those guys for 5 years before you have to pay them like free agents.