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Originally Posted by Laz
and you have reached the conclusion of "classic" pioli after 1 season in KC?
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This is actually a really good point. Pioli wasn't known for reaching much in New England on defensive players. Yes, he whiffed on Maroney but you really can't argue with any of his defensive first rounders.
In 2004, he got Wilfork at 21. He could have ended up with Marcus Tubbs just as easily. as he went two picks later to Seattle. He was also a big NT type prospect that saw his career destroyed by injuries. Difference between the two was that Wilfork was viewed as a high first round talent while Tubbs was a borderline first rounder.
Either way, Wilfork could have gone off the board much sooner and Pioli could have missed out or moved up to get him. They clearly had the need, but he stayed at 21 and got him.
Hopefully last year was an aberration.