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(02-02-2023, 06:21 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Yes you absolutely can, teams do it every year.  Tyler Smith was a Rd 2 projection at best and the Cowboys took him in the 1st and he started at guard, they lost their LT and he moved to LT.  Excellent decision. 

Cole Strange was a projected backup and 4th rounder the Patriots took in the 1st and he is starting.

If a lineman we want is an early to mid 2nd rounder we absolutely should take him, having a RT to fill that spot with LC out that could hold down that down for the next 10 years is way worth reaching several picks.  

We dont have the luxury of BPA currently, IMHO.

I'm all for reaching if he's the Best Player Available on Our Board.
I don't care about the medias board.
I don't care about position group.
Pick the best player with the best mental makeup.

This strategy gives you options.
Missing on the pick doesn't give you any options in the future because you failed.

Some years the value isn't there at one position group.
Take advantage of the position groups that do have great value instead--even if they are lesser needs.
If you don't draft this way you are setting yourself back as future drafts will likely have different position groups with great value.

This strategy is called striking while the kettle is hot? Or something like that.

If all things are equal target your guy at a position of need like you say.
But I say strike when you see value to build depth and give yourself options in the future.