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Originally Posted by Pestilence
This team is ****ed if we're reaching in the 2nd round for ST players....just because our ST sucks.
And I'm not downplaying what Arenas can do when it comes to STs.....but for a 2nd round pick.....he either should be pushing for the #2 CB job....or he should be the one of the best nicklebacks in the league.
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I don't know that I totally agree with this.
If he gains you 10 yards per change of possession, it's like adding a sack in there. Look at the bust rate of your average 2nd rounder and we're getting a better ROI than most.
On the other hand, there are always going to be exceptions to the generalities. In general, a game-breaking returner in the 2nd round is better than most teams will get. However, when you don't have a NT and your LBs are sub-standard, and there are 2 legitimate LBs that have a chance to be gamebreakers in your scheme, as well as a NT that has fallen nearly a full round, you have to go with the LB or the NT.
In general, I have no problem with a 2nd rounder that would yield the kind of impact that Arenas could in our return game. However, when combined with the McCluster pick and in light of the players available and our weaknesses on the team, it was not a good decision.