04-25-2022, 11:15 AM
It kind of relates to draft philosophy too. Do you try to draft for position to make sure you are aren't deficient in your starters/backups, or do you look for that exciting/dynamic player who might end up as a probowler but is at a position you're already well stocked at?
For instance, I think most of us (myself included) would be frustrated with a rd 2 or 3 running back or WR. We have needs for depth on the offensive line and corner (not to mention our defensive front 7). But if the player is there who will change the team for the better, you take 'em.
I guess what I'm saying is, you have to have faith that your depth will be filled out well enough by undrafted players/low price free agents. I know that is a tough tough tough sell after backup offensive linemen didn't get it done in the Superbowl, but it hasn't stopped being true. If we can make the team better, even in an area we are "stocked" in, that is what will get us back to the big game and get us over the top.
For instance, I think most of us (myself included) would be frustrated with a rd 2 or 3 running back or WR. We have needs for depth on the offensive line and corner (not to mention our defensive front 7). But if the player is there who will change the team for the better, you take 'em.
I guess what I'm saying is, you have to have faith that your depth will be filled out well enough by undrafted players/low price free agents. I know that is a tough tough tough sell after backup offensive linemen didn't get it done in the Superbowl, but it hasn't stopped being true. If we can make the team better, even in an area we are "stocked" in, that is what will get us back to the big game and get us over the top.