02-07-2024, 05:08 PM
(02-07-2024, 05:03 PM)jj22 Wrote: I think it definitely depends on the cost. 3-5 million wouldn't stop them from drafting a rookie. So I wouldn't be against that. I wouldn't be against any RT signing, but if it was that and no more room for CB, TE, DT, FS, then I'd rather just draft one, and spread the money out on positions the draft isn't strong at (TE, FS)
Bengals drafted Dax even though Bates was making 13.5M. I think fans put waaaay too much emphasis on a rookie's immediate impact. NFL teams do not, because rookies rarely shine out their 1st year, especially those not drafted in the upper third of the 1st round.