ganesh Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Mike Lombadis draft day Was it a reach? Could the Colts have traded down and still gotten Freeney? The answer is a resounding no. Trading down always looks appealing to the fans, but when you have a player you love and know he can make a difference in your team's success, why risk losing him? The key to the draft is not what team has the most picks, but what team makes the best picks. The most critical lesson to learn here is one that was taught to me by Walsh. He used to say to me all the time during our draft preparation, "It does not matter where we pick them, it matters how they play." Rhymes with Levys philosophy to take Whitner 5. After the 10th pick in the first round, it is all about how well you know what each team needs. Study the team needs and forget about the "Best Player Available" theory. It no longer applies. The draft today is so even in terms of talent that teams just pick to fill their needs. Put the player in the spot that fits those specific team needs. This is what makes me vary of our #11 pick...AT least I am glad we are at the top of that board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Great article thanks for that. The best player available theroy makes so much sense. With Free agency it doesnt make any sense to stockpile talent at one position (DE) because your only going to lose them in a few years or owe them a big contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Astrobot Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Mike Lombadis draft day Was it a reach? Could the Colts have traded down and still gotten Freeney? The answer is a resounding no. Trading down always looks appealing to the fans, but when you have a player you love and know he can make a difference in your team's success, why risk losing him? The key to the draft is not what team has the most picks, but what team makes the best picks. The most critical lesson to learn here is one that was taught to me by Walsh. He used to say to me all the time during our draft preparation, "It does not matter where we pick them, it matters how they play." Rhymes with Levys philosophy to take Whitner 5. After the 10th pick in the first round, it is all about how well you know what each team needs. Study the team needs and forget about the "Best Player Available" theory. It no longer applies. The draft today is so even in terms of talent that teams just pick to fill their needs. Put the player in the spot that fits those specific team needs. This is what makes me vary of our #11 pick...AT least I am glad we are at the top of that board. This is why I like DraftTek's intention of reworking its simulation after every pick, because it's based a lot on team needs. It just might keep me home on Draft Day. Think of the $$$ I'll save on beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Was it a reach? Could the Colts have traded down and still gotten Freeney? The answer is a resounding no. Trading down always looks appealing to the fans, but when you have a player you love and know he can make a difference in your team's success, why risk losing him? The key to the draft is not what team has the most picks, but what team makes the best picks. Nonsense! Everyone here knows the Bills can get what they want and more by trading down. No silly article like this will convince them otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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