09-09-2017, 04:23 PM
(09-06-2017, 02:44 PM)Brownshoe Wrote: We're not talking about FA or even the Bengals. We are talking about what is the best way to draft. He was claiming "the best teams draft for need especially in the top 2-3 rounds", and I showed the best team in the AFC the past few years (Patriots) doesn't do it, and the best team in the NFC the past few years (Seahawks) doesn't do it either.
Lol. Yes they do.
Pats
9 Out of the last 9 Pats first round picks played significant time as rookies, and most started as rookies:
Malcom Brown, Easley, Hightower, Chandler JOnes, Solder, McCourtey, Mayo, Meriweather, Maroney, Mankins
The rest, they traded for players - Like Cooks - who come in.....wait for it, and Start. All in POSITIONS OF NEED.
Seahawks
5 out of the last 5 Seahawks picks have all played significant time as rookies, and most started
Ifedi, Irvin, Carpenter. Earl Thomas, Okung
the rest of the picks they never selected on, have been parts of trades or deals to bring in other players to fit a POSITION OF NEED - Like Graham.
