I understand draft picks are like gold, teams seem to want as many as they can get. Even foirgoing salary cap to gain more.
But my question is, would you trade a #1 for a sure starter?
Would you trade a #2 for a starter?
MY thought process was after I read that article about Belichick and the Pats trading away their #1 for a great WR, and then their #2 for another starter.
So is it better to get a sure starter instead of wondering if your draft pick will amount to anything?
Myself, I would take the sure NFL ready player, basically knowing what you have and being able to plan for next year instead of worrying if your pick will sort of 'fit in' or be NFL ready.
I understand people say you build thru the draft, but in certain cases, when you can get a sure fire starter and a decent one at that, why not trade that draft pick away for it. It sure seems to work for Belichick and the Pats.
But my question is, would you trade a #1 for a sure starter?
Would you trade a #2 for a starter?
MY thought process was after I read that article about Belichick and the Pats trading away their #1 for a great WR, and then their #2 for another starter.
So is it better to get a sure starter instead of wondering if your draft pick will amount to anything?
Myself, I would take the sure NFL ready player, basically knowing what you have and being able to plan for next year instead of worrying if your pick will sort of 'fit in' or be NFL ready.
I understand people say you build thru the draft, but in certain cases, when you can get a sure fire starter and a decent one at that, why not trade that draft pick away for it. It sure seems to work for Belichick and the Pats.