The difference is apparent...

[Von Cichlid]

(09-24-2017, 11:11 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: That sums it up best. And once we do fix the line...some other leak will spring up.

You just can't fill all your needs through the draft. You can't...because you never know which players you draft will turn out good. Like if your line is bad and you draft 4 lineman to fill those spots...There's a 50% chance your 1st round pick will EVER be starting quality. The odds go down as the rounds get later.

But the Bengals make us think that free agency is really risk and the draft isn't. Well free agents atleast have played against NFL players. Then, it's up to your scouting to know if they'll fit in your system.

I think free agency is riskiest at skill positions like WR.  You never know if they will develop chemistry with your QB and learn the play book for your team like they did with the previous team.  O-line, otoh, has to be the safest.  If a lineman is good at one place, then he will be good at another as well.  Essentially, there was no excuse to not try and upgrade this line through FA this last year.