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Originally Posted by patteeu
Maybe the difference is that he's a weak link on a strong defense instead of the weak link on a weak defense. If the rest of the defense is strong enough that opposing teams can't exploit him very often, he's a "could be upgraded". If they aren't and he is constantly being exploited, he's a "must be upgraded" even at the same ability level.
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Exactly. Five of our defensive starters are first round picks (by us), and Flowers was a high second. That's a lot of picks and a lot of money already devoted to one side of the ball.
We currently have 3 first round picks (by us) on offense, and one is hurt.
Given that we are already without a second round pick next year and nearly maxed out from a cap standpoint, I don't know that we can afford, to go get somebody that is a proven commodity at this point.
If there is a guy cut, or if someone is flashing in practice, go ahead and give it a try, but I don't see any way you deal for someone this year or target one in the first unless one falls right in your lap who is the perfect mix of need and value.